InFocus | Dubai Shopping Festival

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    Saturday Oct 3

    Preparations for Global Village event under way

    The Global Village, a member of Tatweer and one of the region's most popular cultural, entertainment and shopping venues, on Saturday announced it will showcase participants from more than 45 countries during the 14th season.

  • Sunday May 3

    Students compete for DSS programme

    The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) Apprenticeship Programme is inviting students from more than 18 colleges and universities within the Middle East and North Africa in an expanded version of the internship scheme that started with just two countries - Saudi Arabia and Kuwait - in 2006.

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    Sunday May 3

    Great giveaways

    At least 45 kilos of gold, precious diamonds, blue gem necklaces and high-end cars are up for grabs throughout this year's Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).

  • Sunday May 3

    A matter of taste

    DSF's first Food Festival promises to bring together all the different flavours of the world under one roof. Its winning combination of food and entertainment will be held in two different venues over a fortnight.

  • Sunday May 3

    Dubai de-light

    What could be more inviting than a street lit with decorations shining for as far as the eye can see? As day turns to dusk, there's no mistaking that Dubai Shopping Festival 2006/07 has finally arrived, thanks to miles and miles of bulbs illuminating the city.

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    Sunday May 3

    Retailers see boom time with festive season

    With the combination of Christmas, New Year and Eid this month, Dubai retailers are on the verge of a multi-billion dirham bumper retail season.

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    Sunday May 3

    DSF Daily events schedule

    A guide to the events taking place each and every day during the Dubai Shopping festival 2007

  • Sunday May 3

    Emirates offers attractive packages as part of Dubai Shopping Festival

    Emirates airline has been associated with the DSF since its inception in 1996. It's been a long and fruitful association of the two brands that have been instrumental in building Dubai as a commercial and tourism hub.

  • Sunday May 3

    Jumbo to spend Dh5m in Dubai Shopping Festival

    Jumbo Electronics, a leading retailer in consumer electronics and technology, has set aside a budget of Dh5 million for the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2006.

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    Sunday May 3

    Illegal taxi operators make a quick buck in trips to Global Village

    Illegal taxis are doing brisk business during weekends at the Sonapur worker accommodations.