Ibn Battuta Mall is proud to be hosting Dubai TV who will broadcast live to millions of viewers three times a week as part of the mall’s Dubai Summer Surprises 2005 (DSS 2005) events.
‘Ghanawi’ is the latest exciting program from leading broadcaster Dubai TV and will reach viewers from the Arabian Gulf to Africa and as far a field as the United States of America and Australia. Presenter Noor Abd will present live from a specially constructed stage in the mall’s China Court, entertaining the crowds and giving contestants the chance to appear live on television.
Paris Gallery, the Alshaya group of stores, Grand Megaplex 21 Screens, Fitz & Simons, Tony Roma’s, Titto Bluni, Finz, Grand Stores, Swarovski, Arabian Oud, Casucci, Oriental Carpets, Bare Gents Salon, El Dantes, Optifashion, Aldo, Magrabi Optical, Silveroura, Sasch, Video Ezy, Avec Amour, Lamsa, Yas the Royal Name of Perfumes, and Evisu Jeans have already thrown their support behind the show and will be giving away a host of spectacular and valuable prizes to the lucky winners, including designer sunglasses, perfume, and clothing, as well as cinema tickets and gift vouchers.
The one-hour variety program begins live tonight (July 29) and is aimed at the whole family and features song dedications, interviews with artists, weekly top five music videos, and news of the latest album and video releases. The program will broadcast live from Ibn Battuta Mall every week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7.30pm throughout the duration of DSS 2005, and will also be repeated three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel, said: “Dubai TV is a hugely important channel that caters to both Arabian and Gulf families across the entire region. Dubai TV has built a strong reputation for its ability to explore the cultural diversity of the region through innovative programming that reflects the UAE’s cosmopolitan and vibrant nature. Dubai TV’s footprints extend from the Arabian Gulf to the Levant and North Africa, and as far a field as the United States of America and Australia; we are thrilled that Ibn Battuta Mall has been chosen as the venue for this fresh and exciting new show.
“China Court is home to the Grand Megaplex 21-screens, including the UAE’s first IMAX, and a uniquely designed Restaurant Court; its busy and vibrant atmosphere will provide the perfect setting for a live television show. The Chinese Junk, a stunning replica of the of the crashed boat Ibn Battuta was traveling on in Calicut Harbour and one of many Islamic Inventions planned at the mall, will provide a stunning backdrop for the show, showcasing the mall’s amazing architecture. Many thousands of people visit Ibn Battuta Mall every day and I hope that many of them will participate in the show and gain the chance to win amazing prizes that our prestigious retailers have provided.”
As a Key Sponsor of DSS 2005, Ibn Battuta Mall is featuring a diverse range of fun and entertainment activities throughout the ten-week festival. Visitors to Ibn Battuta Mall will also get the chance to win substantial cash sums and exciting prizes throughout the duration of DSS 2005. The ‘Strike It Rich – Win Up To AED 3 Million’ joint promotion with the Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) boasts the highest ever prize total offered by the DSMG to date and includes the chance to win the Grand Prize of AED 1 million/-, a luxurious home at the Jumeirah Beach Residence, and a Toyota Land Cruiser; visitors will also get the chance to win a weekly prize of AED 50,000/- preloaded onto a Mashreq Bank Mastercard.
To mark DSS, a traditional café has been created in the heart of Ibn Battuta Mall. Located in the Persia Court, the cafe is decorated in the traditional style with hand-woven mats and carpets. Two hostesses offer dates and gahwa, the traditional Arabic coffee from 5pm to 10pm daily, invite guests to take a look at traditional crafts like woven barasti (palmfrond) mats and food coverings as well as other tools and materials used in the past.
Tunisia Court is also the venue for the sale of the tickets for the Grand Dubai Summer Surprises Raffle offering a BMW 740Li 2006 model and a bumper prize of Dh100, 000 cash.
Dubai TV launched its new look last year, assembling a galaxy of Arab television personalities, who have cultivated a large fan following around the world, including Hamdi Kandeel, Dawood Al Shirian, Dina Azar, Lina Sawan, Marianne Klat and Moataz El Demerdash.
The refreshed schedule includes more than 20 programs produced locally. The line-up ranges from thought-provoking current affairs debates like Al Mash'had Hatha Al Usbou, Al Maqal and Qalam Rasas, to competitions and game shows like Qadha La Tithada and Sayyed Al Qala'a. Music plays a central role, with El Fan Wo Ahlou, Ghanawi and Hala Marianne appealing to all age groups and contributing to viewing diversity. Complete guides to women's beauty, style, health, fitness, and social and family issues come with Dubai TV's flagship lifestyle shows Asraruha and Elayki.
The empowering and touching Hadeth Wala Haraj, Naltaki and Ahlam, nightly light entertainment show Al Layla Maa Moataz, soap operas and an exciting range of Arabic and foreign movies, all premiering in the region, add to the mix.
About Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibn Battuta Mall, a Nakheel project, is located adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road between Interchanges 5 and 6. The Mall combines retail, entertainment, restaurant and family activities all within a uniquely themed environment. The inspiration for the theme of Ibn Battuta Mall is the legendary Arab explorer Ibn Battuta. The unique design of the shopping mall and separately themed courts are based on his travels through Asia and the Middle East. Each of the six courts is themed on a country and a shopping zone to reflect Ibn Battuta's travels through Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India, and China. The spacious Mall covering an area of 3.1 million square feet, offers a charming mix of shopping outlets, specialty shops, restaurants, a hypermarket, and a cinema Megaplex featuring the UAE’s first IMAX theatre. Parking space has been allocated for more than 5,000 cars, taking the total site space up to 5.4 million square feet.
About Nakheel
Nakheel is the uniquely focused property development company behind a variety of new landmark developments in Dubai. Nakheel aims to redefine the concept of property development whether residential, tourist, commercial or retail. It has therefore placed great importance on examining the requirements of the different sectors of the community and developing its visionary projects around these findings.
Nakheel’s portfolio currently includes The Palm, The World, Jumeirah Islands, The Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Golf Estates, The Lost City, International City, Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Village and Dubai Waterfront. Further information can be found at www.nakheel.ae
