According to estimates of authorities, Dubai Shopping Festival, which was launched in 1996 has since then attracted 35 million people into Dubai. Those visitors spent Dh74 billion for shopping, in hotels and entertainment outlets.
THE SHOPPING event of the year, Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), has advanced into the third week now. Dubai city is illuminating with fireworks in excitement of hosting one of the world's largest shopping festivals.
During the festival season, several shopping malls are offering great discounts on purchase. Particular outlets are open for special items with lots of offers and attractive rates.
Major concentration point of the festival is Global Village, where people from various countries gather around to share their culture, handcrafts, art, dance, songs and etc. Global Village's new location at Dubai Land is the ideally suitable as it comfortable for the access of people who turn up from other emirates of UAE,like Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Carpet Oasis is another attractive spot of Dubai Shopping Festival. The exhibition at Carpet Oasis offers a unique collection of antique souvenirs for visitors.
Beyond a shopping saga, DSF is now a major tourism attraction for this leading Middle east city. According to estimates of authorities, Dubai Shopping Festival, which was launched in 1996 has since then attracted 35 million people into Dubai. Those visitors spent Dh74 billion for shopping, in hotels and entertainment outlets.