5 Things At The Dubai Shopping Festival That Will Make You Want To Head There ASAP!

It¡¯s a known fact that Dubai is the best travel destination for a memorable getaway. It¡¯s hip and modern with just the right touch of history. And the Dubai Shopping Festival is the cherry on top that we all need. A connoisseur¡¯s heaven, shopaholic¡¯s dream, family¡¯s glee and child¡¯s fancy ¨C now that¡¯s the perfect definition for a festival don¡¯t you think? Over a month-long extravaganza, it is a diverse bouquet of activities and festivities. It gives this oasis a whole new set of cheerful and vibrant vibes and discounts that go up to a whopping 75 per cent. Here¡¯s a sneaky reveal on what¡¯s in store for the shopper in you:

1. May the Force Be With You!

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Legions of fans young and old will be flocking to The Dubai Mall to witness Star Wars^TM The Exhibit, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring over 40 life-sized figures of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, K-2SO, death troopers and a significant army of stormtroopers. Launched as part of The Dubai Mall¡¯s festive campaign, the Star Wars^TM Exhibit is a must-see this holiday season and is currently on display in the Grand Atrium until December 30th.

2. Gold, spice, and everything nice!

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Gold Souk is the most popular souk of Dubai and worth a visit even if you have no plans to buy. Located in Deira, adjacent to Dubai creek, it comprises covered walkways dotted with numerous jewellery shops. Very close to Gold Souk, you will find another area lined with plenty of small shops selling wide range of spices and herbs. The narrow alleys are surrounded by the enticing aroma of the spices as well as basmati rice, dry fruits, nuts, hookah masala, and flavoured tobacco. In Bur Dubai, the textile bazaar or souk comprises of plenty of shops dealing with variety of textiles like silk, cashmere, wool, cotton, readymade apparels, footwear and souvenir.

One of the most aromatic shopping centres in Dubai, Perfume Souk has a narrow passageway lined with small shops selling perfumes ranging from local Arabic ittars to branded international perfumes. You can also buy scented incense in powder, crystal, wood and rock form; Frankincense is a famous one.

3. Burning the Midnight Oil!

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DFRE will partner with exclusive malls to offer ¡®Shop the Night Away¡¯ evenings each week throughout DSF. Starting from 6 pm each Wednesday, deal-hunters can enjoy promotion bundles at their favourite shops in the mall, as well promotions on food courts and restaurants. The ¡®Shop the Night Away¡¯ experiences will also feature exclusive workshops, styling sessions, and VIP gift bags. Starting on January 9, the first ¡®Shop the Night Away¡¯ event will take place at malls around the city, full schedule to be released next week.

4. Walking in a Winter Wonderland

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This is the season to shop and be jolly! City Centre Mirdif is transforming its outdoor area into a magical winter wonderland. Step in and enjoy the pop-up ice rink, snow park and winter chalet, or grab a bite from one of the many fantastic food stalls as you meander around. Visitors can also watch movies under the stars and be entertained by live music concerts from local acts, while the little ones play at the special Magic Planet area. On December 31, the venue will host an incredible 3D projection counting down to New Year¡¯s Eve.

5. Winter Sales are coming!

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Starting December 26, DSF will again kick off in style with a mammoth 12-hour sale, giving customers up to 90 percent off at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, City Centre Me¡®aisem, City Centre Barsha and City Centre Al Shindagha. Starting at midday and running right through to midnight, top brands in fashion, beauty, homeware, and lifestyle will be on offer throughout the 12 hours. The weekends will give bargain hunters the chance to enjoy incredible offers on an exclusive product range at a specified shopping location each weekend. The sale will start at 10 am each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until stocks last!

Hit the road to Dubai already to take advantage of super savings and never-seen-before offers across a wide range of items from fashion to beauty and much more! For more information, you can click here! We hope you have fun, because we surely will!