Event CalenderDubai Shopping Festival 2011
The annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has emerged as a mega tourist event in Dubai since its start in the year 1996. The inaugural DSF attracted around 1.6 million shopping crazy crowd from across the world. The number of shopping lovers increased to over 3.35 million in 2009 who spent an staggering 9.8 billion Dirham, making Dubai Shopping Festival as the leading shopping event in the world. The 2011 Dubai Shopping Festival is expected to give much needed boost to Dubai tourism industry and the retail sector.
Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 (January–February)
The dates of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2011 has been scheduled in the coming January and February 2011. The month long shopping event will attract millions of bargain hunters from across the globe who will win a total of 16 million DH in prizes in daily car raffle draws. Tourists can enjoy tax free shopping as well as heavy discounts on jewelry, cars, perfumes, textiles, handicrafts and electronics items as shops and malls try to outdo each other in sells. The DSF is also known for its colorful events ranging from Jazz to cartoon shows and circus to dance shows offering wholesome family entertainment. The theme of the DSF is One World One Family One Festival where participating countries set up their pavilions in Global Village.
Tax Free Shopping in Dubai Shopping Festival
Dubai Shopping Festival is a celebration time for shopping lovers who thronged to this charming and scintillating city from across the globe. One can shop for the imported items like watches, perfumes, jewelry by leading world-renowned brands at a discount of 5 % to 50 %. The tax free discounted rates are not the only attraction of Dubai Shopping Festival, as you can win fabulous free gifts, bargain offers and raffle tickets. Dubai has rapidly emerged as the tourist capital of the Middle East and in the effort shopping in Dubai has been made largely tax free and merchants have been allowed to import products from other countries with very low or no custom duties.
Where to go for Shopping in Dubai
Events at Dubai Shopping Festival 2011
Besides the shopping, a number of entertaining events take place at colorful DSF for children as well as grown ups. You can participate with your family in the Cartoon Shows featuring Pokemon, Casper, Tarzan, Toon Land, Alligator and Dolphin; Fashion Week, Global Village; Carpet Oasis, Al Rostamani Aqua Fantasia and Children of the World Olympiad. Circus shows are other attraction of DSF 2011. Besides the heart touching Jazz and dance performance make you spellbound. Dining is also a major attraction of DSF where gourmets can satisfy their taste buds from delicious cuisines from all corners of the world.
Sports lovers can also participate in sporting events including Open Tennis Championship, Hockey on Synthetic Surface, Ice Hockey, Football Tournament, Russian Ballet on Ice, and Skating and Rowing Championships.
Dubai Shopping Festival is not all about bargained shopping, but it also organizes a wide range of special events like business conventions, seminars, exhibitions, book fairs and Hope Opera for the Handicapped. The fascinating festival comes to an end with extravagently magnificent closing ceremonies. With so much to offer, Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 promises to be a truly memorable shopping expereince for you and your loved ones.
