Dubai Shopping Festival – Why You Should not Miss this Extravaganza!

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Popularly known as the ‘Land of the Elites,’ Dubai is one of the major tourist spots. Apart from being a tourist hub, it is also a place which offers great and amazing employment opportunities. Besides, having amazing attractions to keep the tourists busy, Dubai is also every shopaholic’s destination. Hailed as the ultimate shopping destination, Dubai welcomes and attracts millions of tourists every year. This beautiful emirate is home to more than 70 shopping malls, in addition to the ones that keep opening every year.

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Well, with big brands and high-end stores, shopping in Dubai definitely comes with a price. This is where you can rely on the famous and most talked – Dubai Shopping Festival, which provides the best offers on much-loved fashion brands across all ranges at unbelievable discounts.

Dubai Shopping Festival 2019 Dates – December 26, 2018 – January 28, 2019

Dubai Shopping Festival – All about It

Also known as DSF, this extravaganza began on 16^th February 1996 as a retail event. Later, it was promoted as a tourist attraction. Not many know, but this event attracts millions of tourists around the globe every year. It takes pride in being the major and largest shopping festival.

Duration of Dubai Shopping Festival

This extravagant shopping festival is an annual month-long event. It is majorly scheduled during the first quarter of the year.

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Dubai Shopping Festival or DSF 2018-2019

Dubai Shopping Festival 2018-2019 promises its tourists a lot of amazing entertainment events and programs. A lot of effort has been taken to ensure every tourist and local enjoys to the fullest. During an awareness campaign held at the famous Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai got the name of ‘City of Gold.’ You will find the authorities of Dubai invite esteemed people and celebrities for this event.

The Famous Dubai Shopping Festival 2019 – What To Buy

Tourists and locals will be spoilt for choices as far as DSF is concerned. Fashion and apparels are the major pillars of Dubai Shopping Festival. However, you can find various other items too. Do not forget to grab the amazing deals on electronic items that are the major highlight among the consumers. Apart from the offers and discounts on the electronic items, Dubai Shopping Festival is also the time when big companies launch new products. It serves as the perfect platform for them to showcase their new launch. If you are lucky, you can even win these new launch products through exciting offers or raffle draws. Another highlight of this event is jewelry shopping. If you love buying authentic jewelry, then DSF is definitely the place to be. The affordable rates of the jewelry pieces only make it a necessity among the locals and tourists.

As far as what to buy from this extravagant event is concerned, you will be spoilt with choices from cosmetics, leather jackets to leather bags. Some of the high-end stores also offer perfumes at discounted rates. Do not forget to witness the spectacular fireworks display. Tourists also get to be part of fashion shows and live concerts. You can also win exciting prizes such as gold and SUVs.

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Exciting Things to Do During the Dubai Shopping Festival

Apart from visiting Dubai for this amazing shopping festival, you can also make use of this tour to explore and experience the best of this Emirate. In short, shopping is not the only experience that will satisfy your soul. There are amazing attractions and innumerable things to do that will keep you busy all through your tour.

• Fireworks happen almost every day here in Dubai in some of its major parks like Zabeel Park and Creek Park. While you are here to watch the mesmerizing fireworks, you are advised to arrive a bit early as there are a number of activities you can indulge in.
• You also get to be a part of the street plays and live shows by musicians and artists.
• The ice rink in Dubai Mall is converted to a fashion show ramp. Do not miss this spectacular fashion show which is used to showcase new collection.
• You can also be part of the famous Dubai International Film Festival and Children’s International Film Festival which is majorly held around the same period.
• Pay a visit to the ancient souks of Dubai including Spice Souk, Gold Souk, Textile Souk, Perfume Souk, and Souk Madinat.
• Visit the Dubai Festival Shopping Desert Camp where you get to experience horse and camel rides.

If you want to be part of this extravagant Dubai Shopping Festival or DSF book your Dubai tour with SOTC. We offer Dubai tour packages that let you not only experience this astounding festival but also ensure you explore the top attractions of this emirate. Our well-crafted itinerary helps you have a great shopping experience. From visiting world-class malls to ancient souks to shopping districts such as Market OTB, SOTC Dubai tour packages take care of it all.

We look forward to bring you the best shopping experience in Dubai.

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