Dubai Pride

Dubai is a flurry of extravagance, a feast for the eyes, a haven of luxury, a blend of tradition and new age. Soaring skyscrapers will greet you as you enter this futuristic metropolis; Ferraris and Lamborghinis will zoom past you on the streets; stories of The Palm Dubai have found itself on the Internet; and their leader doesn't understand the word 'no', making this city of the United Arab Emirates in the limelight for quite sometime now. Dubai is home to multicultural citizens, some of the most luxurious hotels, over 400 restaurant brands, the trendiest nightclubs and known to be some of the friendliest people on earth!

Dubai is the first country to introduce the concept of a shopping festival to the world. As a means of boosting tourism to the country, the festival was introduced in 1996, needless to say this exercise has proved to be fruitful with most Asian countries following pursuit. Previous records have shown that the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) attracts 2 million visitors each year, with spending in excess of a whopping US$1 Billion dollars.

The whole city unites for DSF, with the malls and souks decked to attract customers. Open from 9 am to midnight, the Dubai Shopping Festival is supplemented with daily fireworks, laser shows, fashion shows, events for children, film festivals and prizes that include items such as gold and Rolls Royces! From traditional items to electronics can be found at delightful prices, leaving even the most discerning shopper spoilt for choice at DSF.

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