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A new addition to the DSF, organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the 10-day event, held at the Last Exit Al Khawaneej, transports visitors into a visual representation of Dubai in the 80’s and early 90s.
The event is one of a series of attractions and experiences featured in the #DubaiDestinations winter campaign.
The Dubai 80s event aims to capture the moment in time when Dubai was on the cusp of pivotal change.
Apart from being a defining era globally, the 80s were a decade that raised Dubai and the UAE’s profile on the international map. It was a time when the country embarked on a transformative journey that made it a leading global city.
Dubai 80s will explore the defining era of the city’s past, with vintage photo galleries showing pictures of Dubai before its transformation into a global metropolis, photo booths, shows, anime and live performances, old-school gaming arcades, and classic cars, all offering a blast from the past.
“The event is an attempt to create a heart-warming experience of life in the decade that was a turning point in Dubai’s history. Dubai 80s invites visitors to look back and reflect on a decade in which the seeds of our current prosperity and growth were sown. Looking back, especially at the 80s and early 90s, is fascinating as this was such a transformational era for Dubai,” said Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment.
“Dubai developed rapidly within the span of just a few years. The creation of the city’s modern skyline, its huge festivals, and its remarkable growth as a tourist destination all started from the 80s, which is why we wanted to highlight this specific era.”
On arrival at the pop-up event, visitors will take a giant leap back in time, strolling through a main entrance with a vintage Emirati house that gives them the experience of entering an 80’s neighbourhood, redolent with spices and old music in the air.
Visitors will come face-to-face with memorabilia, including 90s cell phones, swatch watches, Gameboys, old encyclopedias and floppy disks, vintage televisions and retro cassette players, gadgets that defined a generation.
Guests can explore a vintage photo gallery display for a trip down memory lane, with snapshots from local artists depicting Dubai in all its past glory before its emergence as the futuristic city of today.
Visitors can also retrace their childhood memories and explore comic books and cartoons that defined a generation before Marvel and DC Comics moved to the big screen. Revisiting a time when Dubai had its own superhero fanbase, visitors have the chance to re-experience their favourite comic book heroes and watch screenings of anime and animated clips from popular movies.
They will also get the opportunity to explore the Gaming Arcade, built as a nostalgic 90s themed arcade with vintage arcade machines, featuring all-time favourite games such as Tetris, Mario Kart, Space Invaders, and many more. A display of classic cars will bring back memories of the automobiles of yesteryear. Visitors will also get the chance to win a host of daily prizes.
“This is so much more than a pop-up concept, but a whole heart-warming experience,” he added. “There is something that will resonate with everyone, from Emiratis to residents who have lived here for years,” explained Al Khaja.
Dubai 80s will take place at the Last Exit Al Khawaneej from 23rd December to 8th January from 4.00 pm to 11.00 pm, with free access to everyone.
The 28th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), which runs until 29th January 2023, features shopping attractions, innovative events, world-class entertainment and life-changing prizes.
Featuring the ultimate retail therapy from a wide range of home-grown and global brands as well as live concerts, outdoors markets, pop-up dining and more.
In collaboration with UAE Cars Club A.K.A UCC, guests can look forward to an exclusive line-up of more than 100 supercars and motorbikes at Riverland™, the most Instagram-worthy place in Dubai.
The event will showcase powerful engines and unique designs including a variety of hardcore sport, classic and SUV models such as the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Hellcat, Toyota Supra, Nissan GT-R R35, Nissan Z, Chevrolet Camaro, Jeep, FJ Cruiser and more.
Motorheads will also have a chance to interact with the owners of the magnificent supercars and motorbikes and learn more about the vehicles.
Guests can jumpstart their weekend with a day of fun and excitement as they take a walk along the river and discover the exciting lineup of automobiles. Children and adults can also look forward to ‘Dino Mania’, a brand-new 45-minute, free dinosaur parade taking place at Riverland™ Dubai.
For more information www.dubaiparksandresorts.com
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- Event Name – Wheels by the River
- Location – Riverland™at
The Dubai Creek Golf Club’s lush greens will play host to this spectacular event, which will include 100 teams from around the globe. On the day of the launch, competitors will also receive hands-on instruction and a technical inspection of the competing cars.
The 1000 Miglia – also known as the The Most Beautiful Race in the World – comes to the UAE for the first time. Set to become the largest classic car rally ever held in the GCC, the astonishing event will feature a range of historic automobiles including beloved classics and icons of the automotive world.
Details:
Car Display Date: December 4th
Rally Date: December 5th – 8th, through the 7 Emirates
Time: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Dubai Creek Resort
Website of race: https://www.1000migliaexperience.ae/
Website of resort: https://dubaicreekresort.com/
The fourth edition of Dubai Run will see tens of thousands of people take to the city’s giant running track with two routes to choose from: the 5km route, suitable for families and runners of all abilities, or the 10km route for more experienced runners. Both routes start near the Museum of the Future on Sheikh Zayed Road. The 5km route passes by Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa, and is very flat – making it ideal for social runners and families with children. The 10km route follows Sheikh Zayed Road to the Dubai Canal, then returns towards the Trade Centre before ending on Al Mustaqbal Street near DIFC. A longer route, it’s better suited to more experienced runners.
A Dubai Fitness Challenge flagship event, Dubai Run is aligned with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, to transform Dubai into one of the world’s most active cities and the broader vision to make Dubai the world’s best city to live in, work and visit.
A total of 146,000 runners, joggers, wheelers and walkers participated in Dubai Run last year, setting a record for the number of participants and making it the largest community fitness event in the world. This year, even greater numbers are expected to join and there will plenty of opportunities for everyone to get ready and train – including a family friendly Halloween run at Dubai Festival City on 29 October, the Mai Dubai City Half Marathon on 30 October, Expo CIty Dubai Run on 12 November and the Dubai Women’s Run on 13 November to name a few.
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment said: “Dubai Run is the perfect example of everything the Dubai Fitness Challenge represents; one community coming together for a fitter future for all. Running on Sheikh Zayed Road and around Dubai’s famous landmarks is a once-a-year chance that everyone should seize regardless of age or running prowess, as together we showcase Dubai as one of the most active cities in the world. I’m looking forward to seeing residents, and visitors at the starting line on 20 November.”
His Excellency Saeed Hareb,
Secretary
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was accompanied on a walk-around and overview of the Cadillac InnerSpace Concept, which is the brand’s vision of mobility centered around safety, wellness and increased personal time. Featuring AI-driven biometric input and interfaces, accessible via a large, immersive and panoramic SMD LED display, it allows passengers to select from Augmented Reality Engagement, Entertainment and Wellness Recovery themes for their drive.
InnerSpace forms part of a trio of visionary automobiles from The Cadillac Halo Concept Portfolio, also including PersonalSpace (VTOL) and SocialSpace (PAV). The portfolio solves future customers’ complex daily transportation needs whilst acknowledging their desires for experiential fulfilment and ethical product choices.
The InnerSpace concept exemplifies what the future of mobility could look like within the Arab world and will remain on display until the closing of GITEX 2022.
Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the 10-week festival, which ran from 1 July until 4 September, provided the opportunity for businesses within the retail sector to thrive over the summer months, and offered even more reasons to shop, dine, and be entertained in malls across the city.
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), said: “The 25th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises will live in memory as one of the festival’s best editions yet. The spectacular line-up of promotions, events and experiences has enabled Dubai’s residents and visitors to explore every part of the city and make the most of the summer season, from the wide selection of shopping malls to tourist landmarks and incredible restaurants and hotels.
“Dubai Summer Surprises has played a vital role in supporting the development of the retail and entertainment scene in Dubai over the past 25 years, helping to transform the city into one of the top retail and shopping destinations worldwide. And we’re proud to have once again worked so closely with our strategic partners, including retailers, to create 10 weeks of wonderful memories for everyone.”
Idealz
Jad Toubayly, Founder & CEO, Idealz, said: “We are proud to culminate another successful festival alongside DFRE, who continue to pave the future of raffles and promotions in Dubai by encouraging the digitisation of this space. Our highlights during DSS are testament to this. Having awarded more than 500 prizes valued at over AED 15 million throughout the summer extravaganza, including 10 cars and AED 10 million in cash, we are witnessing first-hand the increased trust in digital raffles.”
Al-Futtaim Malls
Hayssam Hajjar, Dubai General Manager of Al-Futtaim Malls, said: “Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is always an anticipated event on Al-Futtaim Malls’ calendar. Once again, Dubai Festival City Mall has seen incredible success during the season with triple the Average Transaction Value per customer and an overall footfall increase of approximately 14 per cent when compared to DSS 2021. These numbers are a testament to the positive impact DSS has on retail destinations, compounded by Festival City Mall’s customer-focused offering and diverse activations for all to enjoy. We look forward to continuing to build on this success next year.”
Nakheel
Omar Khoory, Chief Assets Officer at Nakheel, said: “Running for its 25th edition, Dubai Summer Surprises continues to bring great success year on year. Nakheel’s engaging retail calendar featuring back-to-school activities for children, shop and win offers and exclusive promotions at Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall and Circle Mall attracted a high number of visitors from across the country. As DSS 2022 has now drawn to a close, we are gearing up to introduce a dynamic line-up of interactive activations across our assets for the winter season.”
Mercato
Nisreen Boustani, PR and Corporate Communication Manager at Mercato & Town Centre Jumeirah,said: “Mercato is pleased to announce a very positive response during the 25th edition of DSS. The wonderful array of the spectacular circus live entertainment, exciting shop and win promotions, amazing discount offers and weekly cash prizes have all certainly played a major role in attracting more tourists and local residents. These visitors benefitted from considerable price reductions across many stores in both Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah, and enjoyed memorable shopping experiences by winning valuable prizes. The DSS campaign provides retailers with their biggest footfall of the year and most profitable annual sales period; we have noticed an increase of 50 per cent in the mall’s footfall and sales figures during DSS 2022 compared to the same period last year during DSS 2021.”
DIFC
Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Property Management, said: “We are committed to supporting the vision of Dubai’s leadership to underline the city as a year-round destination. For the 25th anniversary of Dubai Summer Surprises, we partnered with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) to host fun and unique lifestyle experiences at Gate Avenue in Dubai International Financial Centre, ensuring there was something for everyone. As part of our destination offering, we will continue to focus on promoting inspiring cultural events at Gate Avenue for the community and visitors.”
ENOC
His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC, said: “The 25th anniversary of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) provided us with an incredible opportunity to reward our customers for their loyalty over the years. This year’s edition of DSS has been particularly successful as we focused on giving back to our customers with value added benefits while continuing to drive strong sales growth year on year. The is in line with our commitment to continue to support the growth of Dubai’s tourism industry through our successful partnership with Dubai Festival and Retail Establishment (DFRE).”
Merex Investment
Lizelle Fitoussi, Director Marketing, Merex Investment,said: “Dubai Summer Surprises has been a major success this year as it celebrated its milestone 25th anniversary, and we ensured that visitors were treated to fun-packed activities across our three destinations to create a memorable experience.
“With the FIFA World Cup coming up, City Walk kicked off Football Mania, which offered visitors four licensed football games on large digital walls. The campaign boosted our footfall as football lovers across the emirates lined-up to experience it. At La Mer, Ladies Night at Laguna Waterpark made a comeback offering endless water activities and All-You-Can-Eat deals. From offers on ladies’ nights, taco nights and endless live entertainment, The Beach’s latest addition, Pavilion at The Beach – a 60,000 square feet air-conditioned retail space featuring six licensed restaurants was also a prime spot to be at for Summer. We also launched the Summer Gourmet Guides across all three destinations to showcase the amazing gastronomy that we offer during the summer.”
Dubai
The full-size luxury QX80 is being offered throughout DSS with added benefits that include free insurance, GAP insurance, and free servicing. Customers purchasing this stand-out SUV during DSS will also get a 5-year or 1 million km warranty.
For a seamless ride, the 2022 QX80 grants drivers full control of the car via a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, featuring Apple CarPlay integration and an all-new wireless smartphone charger for hassle-free charging. This premium SUV also comes equipped with leather or semi-aniline appointed seats on all three rows, with the option of second-row captain’s chairs and climate-controlled front seats. Bringing the features to a full circle of excellence are the Bose® Performance Series Audio with 17 speakers, a 360-degree camera, lane assistance feature, forward collision mitigation, and an intelligent navigation system that will more than empower the experience of driving the 2022 INFINITI QX80.
The QX80 comes equipped with the most advanced automotive features and technical technologies that set it apart from the competition and position it as an impeccable work of engineering and design that empowers your every journey. To book a test drive or to know more, visit your nearest INFINITI of Arabian Automobiles center in Dubai, Sharjah, or the Northern Emirates today.
As a global mobility brand dedicated to providing sustainable mobility solutions, the company will help Coca-Cola to transport the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy1and FIFA ambassadors across the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Pakistan during its first phase, before heading tothe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar during its second phase.
“True to Kia’s brand purpose, ‘Movement that Inspires’, we always try to inspire people across the world to make more of life through the cars we produce and the services we provide,” commented YaserShabsogh, Chief Operating Officer, Regional HQs, Middle East & Africa, Kia. “It’s exciting to take this movement one step further through our collaboration with Coca-Cola and the remainder of the tour that lies ahead of us. Football is a great unifier, and the FIFA World Cup™ is the pinnacle of the sport. We look forward to continuing to play our part in inspiring fans in the buildup to the tournament with our fleet of vehicles leading the way.”
Through the tour, not only will the region’s football fans witness the prize that awaits this winter’s successful international team, they’ll also be in the company of true footballing legends. The tour’s first stop in Dubai on May 12 sawBrazil’s 2002 World Cup winner Kaka and Spain’s 2010 tournament-winning captain Iker Casillas reveal the trophy and joined fans for a series of activities at the Coca-Cola Arena.
The trophy visited Oman on May 13, Kuwait on May 16, and Bahrain on June 4 with former Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silvato help fans build excitement for the tournament, before French 1998 World Cup-winner Christian Karembeu took over as the trophy reached Beirut on June 5, Tashkent on June 6, and Lahore on June 7. The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will continue its world tour during a second phase, passing through Saudi Arabia on November 11 and 12 before arriving in Qatar on November 13.
As a partner of the FIFA World Cup™, the automotive brand will support the greatest sporting event operations by providing official event automobiles. The vehicle fleet will include Kia passenger cars and Kia-branded buses specifically dedicated to transport national players and referees.
Few places have embraced the social and cultural phenomenon of “cars and coffee” more than the United Arab Emirates, bringing together an appreciation of fine coffee created by artisan baristas with rare, classic and desirable motor cars in a family-friendly environment
Commenting on the association, Dr. Manfred Bräunl, Chief Executive Officer of Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, said: “Our relationship with DRVN Coffee has been a very successful one which we embraced last November in the lead-up to our ‘Icons of Porsche’event when DRVN displayed some of our most unique Museum cars from Stuttgart during the first days of opening its new location in Dubai. The atmosphere is welcoming for everybody, including families and automotive enthusiasts, and we believe it is the perfect, holistic platform to bring the community together by using the synergies and passion for fast cars, perfect coffee and delicious cuisine.”
A mix of classic and rare cars, similar to the models that helped celebrate one of the region’s largest classic car gatherings, “Icons of Porsche”, will be on continual rotation ensuring there’s always a reason to visit DRVN by Porsche with its mix of Museum and personal collectors’ cars. These will set the tone for a series of seasonal activations throughout the year to recognise key moments including the holy month of Ramadan as well as “Porsche x Art”. One rotation will also lead up to the brand’s second instalment of “Icons of Porsche” set to take place towards the end of this year.
Rashed Al Fahim, founder of DRVN Coffee and passionate car collector himself, said having cars from Porsche’s vast racing history as well as classic road cars is a perfect fit for his vision to incorporate the motor car with local and international art: “Porsche understands the theme of DRVN Coffee and our partnership has been a perfect symbiosis of two like-minded brands since day one. I am excited to see the next planned themes and display cars. Beyond that, DRVN by Porsche looks forward to showcasing the work of regional artists such as Dozi Dreams and Rami Afifi who are already confirmed to exhibit among the Porsche collection.”
Emirati citizen and former B777 commercial pilot,Rashed Al Fahim, inherited his obsession for cars from his father who collected cars for over 50 years. His vision initiated from the desire to share the collection and his passion with people of all ages, genders and interests which led to the founding of DRVN Coffee. With three branches, located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the success of his dream speaks for itself.
For Porsche Centre Dubai, the partnership is a natural collaboration with many patrons of DRVN Coffee who are also Porsche customers, embracing the ‘cars and coffee’ weekend routine that allows enthusiasts to not only display and admire their cars but also indulge in a family-friendly lifestyle beyond a traditional car enthusiast outing.
Mark Sinclair, General Manager of Porsche Centre Dubai, said: “We look forward to hosting a variety of exhibitions, activations and events at DRVN by Porsche throughout the year. We see this as a strategic partnership which will bring a lot of new ideas, concepts and creative approaches over the coming months. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase select items from the Porsche Lifestyle range.”
Additionally, visitors of DRVN by Porsche will be able to purchase limited edition merchandise items that will be produced exclusively for this partnership.
DRVN by Porsche is located opposite Caesars Palace and in front of Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, on Bluewaters Island and is open from 8am to midnight, 7 days a week.
As the temperatures climb and people start to retreat indoors for their dose of entertainment, STARZPLAY
In the recently announced addition to the UCI Gran Fondo World Series season for 2022, riders will take in the incredible sights of Dubai and battle for top spot. This year, male and female winners will earn equal prize winnings of 10,000AED each, thanks to a new Emarat sponsorship deal for the 2022 event.
Alongside the prize money reveal, the event also welcomes back Arabian Automobiles Nissan as the official Automotive Partner and announces an exciting new partnership with Emarat as the official Fuel Partner of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. The support of Arabian Automobiles Nissan and Emarat ensures the event management team are well equipped to support riders wherever needed on race day.
In the 92km course that weaves its way across the city, riders can look forward to passing several popular landmarks, including Dubai’s exclusive Emirates Hills, the iconic Expo 2020 Dubai and the much-beloved Global Village sites on their ride on Saturday 19th February.
This year’s event has seen record sign-ups, with hundreds set to attend the Prime Medical Center Junior Rides on Friday 18th February as young cyclists from 2 – 12 years old test their skills on the bike at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai Sports City.
The 2022 challenge features something for all the family, as the newly revealed Live Well Outride, a shorter 40km course will allow new members of Dubai’s diverse, passionate cycling community to join in the weekend’s activities kicking off in Dubai Sports City this weekend. With registrations closing on Wednesday, reserve your spot at www.cyclechallenge.ae.
As participants cross the finish line of the 2022 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, riders can head to the new-look Eat Well Live Well village, a much-elevated experience for cyclists to recover and unwind with family and friends. The festive site offers live race streaming, various food and beverage choices and family entertainment, with the final award ceremony to conclude this year’s event in style.
For more information on how to enter the Prime Medical Center Junior Rides, the 2022 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge main event and the Live Well Outride, please visit www.cyclechallenge.ae.
With the start of the new year, Dubai’s beloved Greek dining concept, OPA, has joined Riyadh’s Oasis
Ronaldinho is famed as one of the greatest footballers in history. He won 853 games with 328 goals and this year Ronaldinho’s trophy shelf is embellished with an additional prize as he won the Dubai Globe Soccer’s Player Career Award.
Pictured is HH Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presenting the award to the winner, Brazilian legend Ronaldinho.
A greatly anticipated fixture on the global calendar, the city of Dubai is the perfect backdrop to host some of the greatest names in international football including, KylianMbappé, Robert Lewandowski and Roberto Mancini.
