Dubai shopping festival appeals to visitors

The forthcoming Dubai Shopping Festival could be a major attraction for those taking flights to Dubai.

Starting on January 20th, the 2011 event will involve more than 6,000 retail outlets and 50 shopping malls. Each participant is set to offer shoppers up to 75 per cent of goods and services during the month-long festival.

Ebrahim Saleh, festivals coordinator general and deputy chief executive officer of Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment, explained that Emirates airline is also playing a role in promoting the event by offering special travel packages to visitors.


Dubai Shopping Festival