Here's what shoppers have to say about what the Dubai Shopping festival has to offer this year.

Name: Boglarka Nagy
Nationality: Hungarian
Profession: Student
On DSF deals: I was amazed by the deals on designer clothes. She has bought: Clothes and a watch, On entertainment events: I am here only for a short while, so I won't be able to check out much. I have only been able to check out the programmes at the Global Village. I found them extremely entertaining.

Name: Mohamed Shajil
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Accounts manager
On DSF deals: The discounts are always good during DSF, but this year I think they are even better. He has bought: Cosmetics, a camera and clothes. On entertainment events: I like going to the Creekside. I found the cultural programmes of different countries very entertaining.

Name: Rohini Dongre
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Businesswoman
On DSF deals: I found them very reasonable. I liked the variety of goods displayed by different countries at the Global Village. She has bought: Clothes, cosmetics, electronic items, toys and chocolates. On entertainment events: I watched the cultural programmes at the Global Village. They were spectacular.

Name: Samira Azizova
Nationality: Azerbaijani
Profession: Customer care executive
On DSF deals: I felt there were fewer shops at the Night Souq this year. The goods available are of very good quality and style. She has bought: I have only bought clothes so far and am waiting for better offers on cosmetics. On entertainment events: I watched some breathtaking Russian dances. I also loved watching the fireworks at the creek.

Name: Mimay Lacanilao
Nationality: Filipino
Profession: Housewife
On DSF deals: I think the deals at this year's DSF are better than last year's. I am happy with the prices of products and styles of clothes. She has bought: Clothes, cosmetics and perfumes. On entertainment events: I plan on checking out the cultural programmes at the Global Village.

Name: Elie Badlissi
Nationality: Syrian
Profession: Financial analyst
On DSF deals: I liked the deals available this DSF, especially those at the factory outlets. He has bought: Clothes On entertainment events: If I hear of something good happening, I will check it out. I avoid going out to these programmes mainly because of the traffic.

Name: Anastasia Sorokina
Nationality: Russian
Profession: Student
On DSF deals: I was not here last year so I cannot compare. This year, I loved everything I saw. The prices are really good.
She has bought: Clothes and shoes. On entertainment events: Shopping is the best form of entertainment.