Dazzling Festivals

Although Dubai is considered the ideal holiday spot throughout the year, the best time to visit the city is during the breathtaking festivals and exciting international events. Watch the city come to life as people from over 200 countries come here to be part of the excitement. During your stay, don't miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent tourist sites that will leave you completely spellbound.

Dubai Shopping Festival
During the Dubai Shopping Festival, the city becomes the most sought-after shopping extravaganza in the world. Enjoy a menu of attractions during the month-long festival, which is dotingly called DSF. Attracting millions of visitors every year, DSF is a celebration of non stop shopping bargains and store giveaways. The entire city offers unbelievable discounts on everything from cars, electronics and computers to fashion, jewellery

Global Village
Shop to your heart's delight at the massive Global Village, which is one of the major attractions of the festival. Countries from all over the world assemble here to exhibit their exotic wares. Whether you are looking for silks and tapestries from China, traditional paintings and instruments from Kenya, apparel and accessories from Italy or a 30-minute foot massage from Cambodia, the world is at your fingertips.

The imposing façade of each pavilion elaborately transports you to another country. In this mini world tour, take a fascinating glimpse of Egypt's pyramids, India's Mysore Palace, China's Imperial Palace and Japan's Himeji Castle. Don't miss the live performances by folk bands and dancers that will keep your camera contantly clicking.

After shopping, treat your taste buds at the bustling food court, where you can choose from a variety of cuisines - Arabic, Mongolian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Mexican and Indian. If you are seeking morefun and excitement, then

the games arena is worth a visit. There are great prizes to be won in games of skill and some spine-tingling rides that are sure to double your thrills.

Dubai Summer Surprises
The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is an annual festival event that offers 'Big Fun for Little Ones', and focuses on knowledge and entertainment for kids during the yearly summer vacation. Attracting families from around the world, DSS offers unlimited fun and excitement for ten weeks and is usually held between the months of June and September. Savour the special surprises that are primarily held in Dubai's outstanding shopping malls. There are nine themed events - School's Out Surprises, followed by Food, Ice, Flower, Heritage, Water, Techno, Global and finally the Back-to-School Surprises.

Don't forget to visit one of the most popular destinations, Modhesh Fun City, where children queue up for the colourful and brightly-lit rides. Modhesh (Arabic for 'incredible and amazing') is the much-loved mascot of DSS.