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Countries
all over the world, are always thinking of new and exciting programmes
to entice foreign visitors to their country. Some have had more impact
than others. Dubai though must be a world leader when it comes to
organising events, especially where the Dubai Shopping Festival, is
concerned. The 11th Dubai Shopping Festival will take place from 4
January to February 4, 2006.
The DSF
has
established itself as the leading special "shopping" event in
the world, others have tried with their own success, but no one has
really been able to match the passion and success of this great
festival. In its first year in 1996, 1.5 million people attended
and in 1999 this figure increased to a staggering 2.4 million which
resulted in incremental sales of US$ 1.12 billion, and these figures
have been growing ever since. in 2005 there was an estimated 3.3
million!
So
what is the Dubai shopping Festival? Basically shopping paradise.
Dubai is know around the world as such a paradise throughout the
year, but they really lay out the red carpet during this special month,
with over 2,300 retails outlets participating, that offer everything
imaginable from gold, perfume, haute couture, cars, electronics to
handicrafts and textiles. Most hotels and appartments also get
involved offering special offers during the period, even the world
famous Burj
Al Arab is included in the hotels. With all these special discounts
available many would feel that would suffice, but Dubai goes quite a few
steps further. They are scores of raffles that offer very attractive
prices outlined below, and Emirates and most other airlines flying out
of Dubai offer discounted airfares and much needed excess baggage
allowances during the festival. There are other events as well,
including international fashion shows, children's events, streetside
performances, nightly fireworks, film festivals, and many other cultural
events that reflect the emirate's cosmopolitan character. Plus one of
the biggest events of them all, the Dubai World Cup also takes place
during the festival, and with a staggering US$ 12 million purse that
makes it the richest horse race in the world - not something to miss.
In
2006, each day, one winner will walk away with a luxury car while one kilogramme of gold bars will
also be raffled off every day.
Just
in case someone accused Dubai of not thinking of everything - well sorry,
we think they have. They were even offering free health cards to all
visitors, which entitle them for free medical treatment if required
during their stay.
What
more could you want? Check for available hotels
in Dubai here,
or read our reviews
of hotels in Dubai.
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