Sunday 29 / December / 2024
Muscat: The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is back with the very best Dubai has to offer, including unmissable deals, a kaleidoscope of entertainment experiences, mouth-watering food, and mega prizes. The 28th edition of the world’s longest-running retail festival started on 15 December 2022 and will run until 29 January 2023 across an action-packed 46-day calendar.
Over seven weeks, the DSF will feature only-in-Dubai shopping, winning, entertainment, and gastronomic experiences at citywide locations, including malls, high street shops, festival and community markets, and beachside destinations. The festival will see unique dining experiences, life-changing raffles, the best deals from homegrown and global brands, and live concerts by regional and international music icons.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS DSF?
Daily Fireworks: With a daily show running until 29 January, the stunning DSF fireworks displays by the Al Zarooni group will provide pyrotechnic spectacles at Burj Al Arab, Bluewaters, Dubai Creek, Al Seef, Dubai Frame, Dubai Festival City Mall, and JBR at 8:30 or 9 pm.
DSF Drone Show: The DSF Drone Show will host two all-new themed shows: Dubai Shopping Festival, inspired by the DSF’s retail offerings, and The Future of Dubai, inspired by the 2040 vision. Shows will be held twice daily throughout DSF at 7 pm and 10 pm at The Beach and Bluewaters opposite Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Shopping Haven: Over 800 participating brands across 3,500 outlets will offer 25% to 75% reductions throughout the festival. Top international brands will provide unmissable discounts and bargains across Dubai’s malls and shopping destinations.
Tourists can enjoy tax-free shopping in Dubai! Refunds for VAT are available for purchased goods, with a minimum spend of AED 250. Make sure to secure a tax-free tag when shopping, and to validate your purchase to get a refund.
The DSF Daily Surprises are back with incredible deals from different brands each day of the festival, with deals revealed only 24 hours before they go live.
Outdoor Markets. The free-to-attend DSF Markets will bring outdoor and pop-up community shopping experiences at iconic locations across the city, including the Al Seef Market at Dubai Creek, DSF Market at Al Muraqqabat, and Vibes by the Bay at Dubai Festival City.
The annual Etisalat MOTB, the original alternative shopping concept for Dubai, celebrates its 10th year and will take place from 19 to 29 January at Dubai Design District (D3). It will celebrate homegrown F&B and retail vendors with on-ground activities alongside live entertainment by local and regional artists.
New Concepts: New for this edition is the Dubai 80s pop-up at Last Exit Al Khawaneej. From 23 December to 8 January, Dubai 80s will serve nostalgia with old-school pop-ups from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. The COREUNITY Festival will take over Dubai’s adventure capital Hatta to deliver incredible music, movement and wellness from 13 to 15 January 2023.
Incredible Prizes: Get a chance to win fantastic prizes during DSF including attraction passes and dining experiences, gadgets, gold and jewellery sets, cars, cash, and even an apartment in Downtown Dubai! Visitors can also participate in different raffle draws including the DSF Mega Raffle, DSF Lucky Receipt, DSF Share Millionaire, Dubai Festival City’s The Greatest Deal of the Year, and more!
World-class Entertainment: DSF will also feature performances by talented local and international artists. Tunes DXB will run from 6 to 15 January in 12 locations across the city, showcasing talented local artists, including Hamdan Al Abri, Alya Al Ali, Maitha Al Mansoori, and Shebani.
Iconic Hollywood film music composer Hans Zimmer and his 45-piece band, orchestra, and dancers will give a sensational show on 27 January 2023 at the Coca-Cola Arena.
Art and cultural experiences: High-energy and high-acrobatic production of OVO by Cirque du Soleil will run from 12 to 18 January at the Coca-Cola Arena. The Quoz Arts Fest will return to Dubai’s artistic hub Alserkal Avenue on 28 and 29 January 2023. The infamous Murder Mystery experience will be performed live at Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai until 12 February.
Throughout DSF, Performing Arts of Dubai will feature a jam-packed schedule of in-mall and outdoor entertainment.
City lights and decoration: The second edition of Dubai Lights will showcase ten unique interactive light installations by renowned artists and studios worldwide. The city will also be decked with lighting decorations and structures, creating an ambience of fun and festivity. Giant illuminated DSF shopping bag structures will be situated in different locations across Dubai.
Plan your Dubai holiday and make the most of the exciting deals and entertainment during the Dubai Shopping Festival. For more information, visit www.mydsf.ae. @StyledByDubai and @CelebrateDubai on social media channels.
