Dubai Shopping Festival Final Weekend Round-Up: 26/27 January

As five glorious weeks of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) come to an end on 27 January, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism, and the organisers of DSF, shares the best activities for shoppers to enjoy this final weekend.
Catch a concert
Music-lovers will be in for a treat this final weekend of DSF with two concerts taking place on Friday 26 January. Arabic music legend Magida El Roumi will perform at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre at 8pm, whilst Indian singer AR Rahman will delight crowds at Bollywood Parks Dubai at 9pm.
Seize the final weekend sales
This weekend is the final chance to bag even bigger bargains with retailers across the city giving even further reductions. Over 3,000 brands will be offering hefty discounts so savvy shoppers are urged to hit the malls to grab themselves the ultimate deal.
Enjoy spectacular fireworks
Tourists and residents can catch the DSF fireworks taking place at Al Seef at 8:30pm, La Mer at 9:00pm and The Beach opposite JBR at 9:30pm on Thursday and Friday and at 9pm across all three destinations on Saturday, bringing the curtains down on a memorable 23rd edition of DSF.
Designers Walk (23 – 27 January)
Fashionistas will have a final chance to visit Designers Walk at City Walk 2, a pop-up store showcasing local brands. From abayas, dresses and kaftans to unique jewellery pieces, there will be something suitably stylish for everyone. The pop-up is open from 10am to 12am.
Damas Loves DSF (20-27 January)
Jewellery lovers can head to the DSF exclusive pop-up at City Walk running until the end of DSF on 27 January. The dome-shaped pop-up will feature five main corners; Made in Dubai Corner, Diamond Corner, Engagement Corner, Fashion Corner and Young Designers Corner. Damas Loves DSF is open 10am – 12am this weekend.
New Look x DSF Photo Mosaic (25 – 27 January)
During the final weekend of DSF, shoppers can take part in an exclusive New Look activation at The Dubai Mall, giving them chance to win a whole host of prizes including a brand new New Look wardrobe worth AED 2,000 or smaller gift vouchers to spend in-store. Shoppers simply have to match their Instagram photo with a lucky prize cell to bag a reward.
More chances to win a car and cash
This weekend shoppers still have the chance to win an Infiniti QX60 plus AED 150,000 in cash at the daily Infiniti Mega Raffle. Tickets to enter the raffle draws can be purchased for just AED200 from EPPCO and ENOC petrol stations, Global Village, ZOOM, metro stations across the city and the draw will take place every day this weekend at Global Village. The daily Infiniti Mega Raffle will continue beyond DSF until 3 February, giving shoppers more chances to win a prize of a lifetime.
Be in for a chance to win gold
There will be mega chances to win gold this weekend. On 27 January, shoppers at retail outlets under the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group will have the opportunity to get their hands on one whole kilo of gold, whilst three winners will win tola bars.
Purchase the DSF pass
Tourists and residents can visit top attractions and eat at the best restaurants across Dubai with up to 65% off with the DSF pass. Starting from AED 399 for a bundle of three offers, multiple pass packages are available to buy, giving total flexibility based on number of offers desired From riding the slides at Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis The Palm to taking a spin at being a pizza-maker at Kidzania, or enjoying the incredible La Perle to dining at the new Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera restaurant, there is so much to choose from. The pass will be valid until 20 February. Those looking to get discounts on a top attractions and restaurants can head to the website to purchase a DSF Pass bundle www.dsfpass.ae
Background Information
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
With the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is mandated to support the Government in positioning the emirate as a major hub for global economy and tourism, and in boosting the city’s economic and tourism competitiveness indicators. Under this remit, DET is driving efforts to further enhance Dubai’s diversified, innovative service-based economy to attract top global talent, deliver a world-class business environment and accelerate productivity growth. Additionally, DET is supporting Dubai’s vision to become the world’s best city to live and work in by promoting its diverse destination proposition, unique lifestyle and outstanding quality of life, overall.
DET is the principal authority for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for the licensing and classification of all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. The DET portfolio includes Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, Dubai Industries and Exports, Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) and Dubai SME, as well as Dubai College of Tourism, Dubai Calendar and Dubai Business Events.