Dubai Shopping

Dubai Shopping - travel guide - Teletext Holidays
www.teletextholidays.co.uk - Dubai's duty-free status means it's a fabulous place to shop. The Mall of the Emirates is rammed with westernised stores carrying designer labels. But to get a real flavour of local shopping here, visit the souks. Tourists throng the lanes of the gold and silver souks lined with necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings and brooches. But don't forget the textile souk where you can pick up material from around the region, or the fragant-smelling spice souk stocked with everything from cumin to dried lemons. If you're after electronic goods, visit Al Fahidi Street.

Dubai - Shopping Center
Emirates Shopping Center - one of the biggest in Dubai with largest in the world ski resort

Dubai - Downtown Dubai - Shopping At Souk Al Bahar [HD]
www.facebook.com — Old world Arabian charm at Souk al Bahar in Dubai. There is a quaint charm to old world Arabia. Experience that in the modernity of Downtown Dubai. A quick stroll to the Arabesque Souk Al Bahar (meaning, Market of the Sailor), where Arabian artistic traditions and craftsmanship come to life... Set by the imposing grandeur of Burj Khalifa is the magnificent Souk al Bahar, replicating the ambience of a traditional Arabic town and market place. Shop for antiques and silk to take home. Further, there are over 20 delectable culinary choices where you can unwind with friends and family as you watch the resplendent Dubai Fountain come to life.

Dubai Shopping Festival catering to visitors from all over the world
Every January, for the past 16 consecutive years the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has and boosted the retail trade industry in Dubai, catering to visitors from all over the world with its attractions and special deals. The event, which lasts for 32 days, is an important part of Dubai's revenue, entertaining tourists and residents alike with shows and promotions around the clock. "The Dubai Shopping Festival plays a major role in supporting the economy of Dubai and boosting it in various sectors, some sectors more than others," said Laila Suhail, chief executive officer for festival organizer Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment. However, this year so far, sales have decreased in comparison with previous years, as many customers are spending less on retail. Retailers say the instability of the global economy is the reason. "The momentum from December onwards has been very positive, and if you see the first few days of January -- I don't have the sales yet -- but if you see the footfall, it has been very positive; there are lots of tourists, lots of residents shopping, lots of shopping bags, so I am quite optimistic," said Fuad al-Najjar, asset director at the Deira City Centre, one of the major shopping centers taking part in the festival. The DSF, which started in 1996 as a government initiative, not only offers discounted prices, but also gives shoppers the chance to win gold, cars, jewelry and other prizes. In addition, and firework displays and strolls through ...

AUSome - Dubai shopping
Shopping in Dubai caters to every kind of market. From the upscale, high end boutiques to premium shopping for bargains, Dubai is a shopping paradise for all.

Dubai Shopping Haul (Steve Madden, Forever21 uvm.)
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Dubai Shopping Festival 2009-2010
Dubai began life as a small fishing village. It expanded in the early 19th century when large numbers of the Bani Yas tribe settled there. The population had to depend on the sea for their livelihood. It provided fish, pearls and trade. The hamlet soon turned into a small trading port based around the mouth of the Creek. Dubai's strategic location is also a key element in its success. The heart of one of the worlds richest regions, Dubai is located midway between the Far East and Europe. Over 120 shipping lines and 100 airlines connect to more than 140 global destinations. The award winning Emirates airlines is ever expanding into new destinations. Dubai is also one of the world's most vibrant tourist destinations. Attracted to its year round sunshine and luxurious lifestyle, the number of tourists visiting Dubai is expected to reach 15 million by the year 2010. With its lavish reputation, Dubai continues to impress with world-class events such as the annual Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai International Film Festival, Dubai World Cub, and Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament Multi-national companies increasingly see Dubai as the obvious choice for establishing operations in the Region. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent not only gives access to a market of over 1 billion people but the ability to benefit from an increasingly talented and competitive labor supply. The pursuit of excellence has resulted in producing one of the best infrastructure facilities in the world ...

Wafi Mall Robbery - Dubai
In a daring robbery, armed men burst into a jewellery store in Wafi City in two cars and made off with a huge amount of jewellery