DSF events to look forward to this weekend

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DSF events to look forward to this weekend

Proceeding joyously towards its final stretch, Dubai Shopping Festivals Journey of Celebrations has been a spectacular ride since it kicked off on 1 January. With more than 150 citywide events, mega attractions, numerous shopping opportunities and winning options, the DSF experience has proven to be a stunning treat for residents of Dubai, as well as visitors from around the world.

Those who have been in Dubai since the start of DSF have been celebrating the festivals milestone edition with international and regional singing stars, fashion icons and world-famous cartoon characters. The penultimate weekend of DSF offers another chance for shoppers, city dwellers and revelers to experience DSFs one-of-a-kind shopping and retail opportunities and once-in-a-life-time chance to claim mind-boggling prizes and rewards at a series of enticing attractions.

Be it Nicole Richies much-awaited Celebrity Pop-up Shop, Market OTB in Downtown Dubai, a dazzling array of shows in the malls or DSF Celebration Nights with Nawal Kuwaitia and Abdullah Rwaished the agenda is packed and promises to be memorable than ever.

DSF 2015 is organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). The 32-day extravaganza is offering five amazing journeys until 1 February, including Journey Into Music, Journey Into the Unique, Journey Into Entertainment, Journey Into Winning and Journey Into Style.

THIS WEEKENDS LINE UP

Journey Into Music

DSF Celebration Nights
23 January, Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

Gear up for unforgettable music nights with Kuwaiti singers Nawal Kuwaitia and Abdullah Rwaished on Friday, 23 January. DSF Celebration Nights is a mega concert series that is giving residents and visitors the chance to dance to the big hits performed live by some of the most popular Arab artists. The concerts are produced in collaboration with Platinum Records, a 360 music entertainment company owned by MBC Group and in association with Dubai Media City.

Journey Into Style

Celebrity Pop-Up Shop
Nicole Richie House of Harlow 1960
Until 1 February THE BEACH opposite JBR

The first-ever dedicated outlet of Richies House of Harlow 1960 line has come to DSF at THE BEACH opposite JBR. Fashionistas can head to the outlet to grab designer buys from a wide range of clothes, jewellery, accessories and shoes. On sale are stylish beaded jackets, striped cardies, tassled suede shorts, sting ray fringed clutches and Richies signature over-sized cat-eye frames. Fans of the famous fashion designer can also look forward to an interactive 60-minute styling session, followed by a Meet-and-Greet session at the Pop-Up Shop by the star herself on January 30th.

Journey into the Unique

Market Outside the Box
Until 24 January, South Ridge Park, Downtown Burj Khalifa

Market Outside the Box (OTB) the regions first sustainable fashion and lifestyle marketplace featuring retailers operating out of stylishly refurbished shipping containers has returned this year, much to the delight of shoppers looking to pick up a wide selection of sustainably produced fashion items, accessories, jewelry, shoes, bags, home dcor, stationery and beauty products, in addition to organic food concepts. Musical stage performances, film screenings, workshops and industry-specific interactive sessions at Market OTB for families and individuals will add to the overall excitement in a lively al fresco setting.

Global Village
Until 11 April 2015

The Global Village is Dubais leading family entertainment and cultural attraction, featuring a unique shopping experience at several pavilions, each representing a different country. Attractions at Global Village include multiple experiences including numerous native cuisines, dance forms, costumes, handicrafts and much more.

Carpet & Art Oasis
Until 1 February, Dubai Festival City

The Carpet & Art Oasis is a not-to-be-missed exhibition of some of the rarest, largest, and most unique carpets and rugs from various well-known carpet producing countries of the world. Showcasing a choicest selection of unique pieces, each offering its own charm with amazing designs and striking patterns, the Carpet & Arts Oasis offers visitors the chance to add elements of artistic decoration to their homes with a diverse line-up of art works and handicrafts also on sale. This edition of the Oasis features 58 stands with 42 companies displaying 220,000 carpets. A total of 300 exquisite carpets that are on display were woven exclusively for this edition.

Ripe Food & Craft Market
23 January, Gate 1, Zabeel Park
The Ripe Food & Craft Market is a unique community event, offering a platform for talented local artisans and small business owners to showcase their businesses in an informal market environment, to both the local and expat community.

Journey Into Entertainment

Celebration Fireworks sponsored by Al Zarooni Group
23, 24 January, Fazza Beach

Treat friends and family to DSFs spectacular visual treat at Fazza Beach this weekend at 8:30pm. A big hit with visitors, firework displays have become synonymous with DSF since its inception and are a reflection of the citys vibrancy and joy throughout DSF.

Journey Into Winning
Until 1 February

Shoppers and residents can look forward to winning mega prizes this DSF with four raffles including the Infiniti Mega Raffle, Nissan Grand Raffle, Gold & Jewellery Mega Raffle and A Million Reasons to Shop promotion. Up for grabs are millions of prizes in cash, luxury Infiniti and Nissan cars and gold and diamond jewellery in addition to instant shopping vouchers, and much more.

Etisalat Festive Park
Until 1 February, Zabeel Park
The Etisalat Festive Park is a new concept organized in collaboration with Etisalat and features numerous fun-filled family-friendly events and activities at Zabeel Park. During the weekend, Etisalat Festive Park is an ideal getaway for families looking for live entertainment in the form of The Circus Comes to Town, and also the action-packed Extreme Show. Children can participate in a variety of fun competitions like the inflatable Knock-Out games and watch the Kids Magic Show, Football Freestylers Show, Magician Show, African Drummers Show and Jugglers Show..

Entertainment line-up at Shopping Malls

Mercato
Celebrate DSF the Italian way at Mercato with a number of Italian-themed entertainment in store for both grownups and children. Be part of Mercatos Italian Variety Show and Childrens Workshops this weekend.

City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif
At City Centre Deira, shoppers can meet Tom and Jerry and at City Centre Mirdif they can watch the Cirque Montage show.

Mall of the Emirates
Visit Mall of the Emirates this weekend to meet the fantastic Pipe Men performers dressed in robot-like costumes trawling the walkways of the mall surprising families with their unique antics.

Dubai Festival City Mall
Visit Dubai Festival City Mall and enjoy a line-up of great shows including the Rococo roaming act, Parade Balloons and Magic in Lazy Town.

Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibn Battuta Mall too is staging a lineup of wonderful performances for DSF visitors. Visit the mall to treat children to the Clown Carnival a fantastic circus show by talented artists or be mesmerized by the Acro-Violin Duo and Musical Geometry.

WAFI
At WAFI, Roaming Carousels and Rococo promise to offer visitors a memorable DSF experience this weekend.

THE BEACH opposite JBR
On the agenda at THE BEACH opposite JBR are fun shows like Mango & Dango, The Baskets Drummer and The BMX Performers.

CITY WALK
Catch the Living Statues and the Bird Cage at CITY WALK this DSF at the popular outdoor leisure and entertainment destination.