Dubai Shopping Festival 2010

In the fiesta world Dubai enjoys a special place for holding diverse events and Dubai Shopping Festival is undoubtedly the most festive and celebrated event of the year. The mother of all shopping events Dubai shopping festival (DSF) needs little introduction and attracts tourists in large numbers.

On the 28th of January 2010 Dubai stores will take part in this 31 day festival by offering fantastic discounts across the board on a range of products from high profile designers to basic household wares. This is the 15th year of the now infamous Dubai Shopping Festival, which last year saw 3.35 million visitors spending approximately 9.8 billion Dirham’s across 32 days of shopping. If you are planning on a Dubai holiday then this is the best time to visit the shopping malls and grab a bargain! Shoppers can expect discounts of between 20 to 70% on purchases made at over 40 shopping centers and souks. Shops will remain open almost around the clock during the festival and will be accompanied by firework displays and designer fashion shows. Visit the DSF website for a full itinerary of events during this period.

When you are planning your Dubai Shopping Festival trip try to spend your money wisely. Shop till you drop is a notion most commonly known and followed.  So, one good option could be to stay self catering and save on your accommodation. Sites like MyDubaiStay.com offers high quality Dubai short term rental apartments in the key locations of Dubai, close to the beaches and major shopping malls. To pamper you further these Dubai serviced apartments will be attended by housekeeping team twice weekly during your stay. So why look for a cheap hotel in Dubai when you can enjoy the superb value offered by staying self-catering. These Dubai holiday apartments are located in the best areas close to all the major 5 star Dubai Hotels and beaches, giving you more space for less, and leaving you with more to spend on shopping!

The best places to visit for your Dubai shopping experience are The Dubai Mall the region’s premier shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination. With more than 1,200 stores and a host of world-class attractions it has an impressive array of leisure pursuits. This offers you the ultimate, cutting-edge shopping experience and a range of adventure sports vies for attention alongside the romance of ice-skating.  If this is your idea of shopping heaven why not stay next to where the action is, Downtown Burj Dubai, is located only minutes away from the Mall and other attractions such as the world’s new tallest building, the Burj Khalifa tower.

While spending your time at Dubai, why not try one of Dubai’s other luxurious shopping malls, The Mall of the Emirates featuring 472 international brands, including department, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing stores, the largest Carrefour in the city and over 60 outlets that are unique to the centre. The compelling family leisure offerings include a Magic Planet family entertainment area, a 14-screen multiplex cinema and the world-renowned Ski Dubai. If the Mall of the Emirates is what you are looking for then why not stay in one of the most luxurious areas of Dubai, The Palm Jumeirah.  The Palm is an attraction in itself and furnished apartments at Palm Jumeirah are located only 10 minutes drive away from the Mall.

Finally, a shopping trip to Dubai would not be complete without a visit to the World’s largest themed mall, the Ibn Battuta Mall. Uniquely designed to celebrate the travels of the famous Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta, the exciting mix of over 275 retailers, 50 restaurants and food outlets, 21 cinema screens including the UAE’s only IMAX theatre and a continual array of events and promotions have helped evolve and develop one of the city’s fastest growing areas. If you would like to stay near to the Ibn Battuta Mall then stay in one of the most popular waterfront areas of Dubai, the Dubai Marina, which is only a few minutes away by car.

So what are you waiting for!!! Get your friends together, plan your trip for shopping in Dubai, and Book your Dubai Holiday Apartment Now!

John Kerr gives travel tips on behalf of My Dubai Stay, Dubai’s premier vacation rental service offering Dubai Short Stay Apartments and Dubai Serviced Apartments.

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