UAE Jet Ski Championship Held Off The Coast Of The Walk At Jumeirah Beach Residence During New Years Weekend

The Gulfwater offthe coast ofThe Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a Dubai Properties Group destination, was the host venue for the UAE Jet Ski Championship over New Year’s weekend, organised by Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC).

Held on1 January 2011, the event offeredspectators extraordinary Jet Ski racing action on the beachfront along with an opportunity to see riders demonstrate a range of gravity-defying jumps and demanding turns.

Jun Ikoma from Japan won the Free Style event and World Champion Nadir Bin Hendi from the UAE had a convincing win in the Pro Runabout GP class. Steven Dauliach from France took the top prize in the Pro Ski GP with the UAE’s Saif Mohammed Saif Al Ma’asam winning the Junior Ski. In addition Omar Abdullah Rashid won the Ski Limited for the UAE and Kuwait’s Mohammed Jasem Al Baz won in the Runabout Stock.

The Walk has hosted several successful eventson shore including cultural, art and entertainment activities throughout the year, but this is the first time the destination hasbeen chosen for watersports along the promenade.

Following thesuccess of this weekend’s event, the second round of the Jet Ski Championships will be held at The Walk on January 8th.

The Walk, one of the most sought-after venues in Dubai, consistently contributes to enhancing the emirate’s tourism objectives.
 

Dubai Ladies Club To Host Winter Beach Party

On Thursday, 10 February 2011, Dubai Ladies Club, a Member of Dubai Women Establishment is inviting ladies to its annual Winter Beach Party & Bazaar for a day of fun & relaxation.

This year promises to be more exciting than ever with a variety of attractions such as children’s activities, Karaoke competition, DJ music, snacks & refreshments and an extraordinary beachfront market consisting of first-time designers, entrepreneurs and well-known brands.

Fatima Al Hammadi, Events Manager of Dubai Ladies Club said, “We are pleased to introduce the first of many new social events during 2011. The Winter Beach Party will promote exciting experiences for ladies and their children to enjoy in a beachfront setting. Dubai Ladies Club welcomes members and extends a warm invitation to non-members to take part and experience the various activities that will be offered during the day. Moreover, we are very keen in encouraging ladies operating home businesses by providing them the opportunity to come and display their products in the bazaar during the event.”

This event is free for Dubai Ladies Club members as well as non-members and is open to ladies and children only.

Calling All Vendors
Dubai Ladies Club is inviting local business to be a part of the Winter Beach Party. If your target market is the affluent, high net worth female consumer with discerning taste, then you have to be seen at upcoming Winter Beach Party & Bazaar. The show format and exhibitor layout is carefully arranged to provide exhibitors with the optimal environment to demonstrate their products and interact with guests in a fun and relaxing manner.
Exhibitor rates begin from AED 1,200 for student businesses and AED 1,500 for businesses. There are also sponsorship opportunities available for presenters, major sponsors, and minor sponsors.

For more information contact the Events Team at Dubai Ladies Club on 04.349.9922 or email eventsteam@dubailadiesclub.com.
 

Over 30 Spa, Beauty And Wellness Centres Now Open At The Walk At Jumeirah Beach Residence

Over 30 Spa and Wellness centres have opened their doors to visitors at The Walk, the 1.7-km beachfront promenade for shopping and family entertainment at the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) a Dubai Properties Group destination.

With a diverse range of options, The Walk is now firmly established as one of the most favoured destinations for lifestyle and leisure in the UAE. It is also regarded as one of the most popular urban developments in the emirate, appealing to visitors of all ages and social backgrounds.

The Walk’s specialised beauty centres offer the utmost convenience to visitors and serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the entire family. The venue boasts well-known spas such as Spa Dunya, The Tanning Zone, International Spa Partners, Feet First and 1847 for men, delivering a world class range of physical therapy, massages, and an array of treatments.

Leading nail spas, including NStyle Nail Lounge, NBar, and Tips & Toes, provide visitors with the ultimate pampering experience and a host of beauty salons such as Belle Femme, Jet Set, Shima Beauty, Pelle Capelli and Hair Works for women, as well as Man Age, Hair Fiesta (opening soon) Joe & Moe all for men in the Murjan sector of JBR, as well as Black Stallion for men have established The Walk’s as a leading destination for not only recreation and leisure but beauty and wellness.

For fitness enthusiasts and body building gurus, a range of gyms including renowned brands such as Body Works (opening soon), Exhale Body Fitness in Murjan sector and Red Dragon Gym in Bahar are open across The Walk’s plaza level.

In addition, the dynamic beachfront promenade hosts over 300 retail outlets and continues to attract a diverse range of activities throughout the year, providing visitors with an inimitable experience during every visit and adding a new dimension to Dubai’s vibrant lifestyle.

The Walk features top notch retailers with anchor stores including Style outlet, Boutique 1 and Tara Jarmon. For the gourmet seeker, the venue boasts well-known restaurants and cafes such as Butcher Shop & Grill, On the Border, Kabab-Ji, Coco’s, Scoozi, Ruby Tuesday, Starbucks and Noodles Room.

In delivering ‘The Walk’, Dubai Properties Group continues to contribute to enhancing the emirate’s tourism objectives by shaping a destination that stands apart as one of the most sought-after venues.
 

The Walk At Jumeirah Beach Residence Hosts Diverse Events To Mark DSF 2011

The Walk at JBR, a venue sponsor for the 2011 Dubai Shopping Festival, has kicked off an exciting line up of events and activities that offer something for everyone throughout the month long event on the popular beachfront promenade.

Whether visitors enjoy international music, 3D cinema, fitness, or dinosaurs, The Walk at JBR has a host of diverse events through 20 February to mark the 16th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival, the annual retail and entertainment extravaganza that attracts millions of visitors from around the world.

The Fun Fair and Kids Corner, at the main car park and beach area, is open from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m. on weekdays and until midnight on weekends. It features family entertainment with non-stop water rides, skill games, a train ride, bumper cars and a host of children’s activities.

In addition Dino Live will take families on a Jurassic adventure through moving life-sized dinosaur models that bring creatures from the Triassic to the Cretaceous era back to life. Special children’s activities and a 3D cinema will offer a distinct experience to visitors of all ages.

The World of Music will entertain gueststhrough March 4thwith concertsthat represent music from various continents and cultures throughout the world. Concerts will focus on the fusion of traditional and modern influences in a venue located at Rimal Square next to Covent Garden Market Dubai.

For fitness fansthe Fire-Fit Championship has taken place from 1 – 5 February at the main car park and beach area, with local fire fighter engaging in daily demonstrations and competitions.Visitors were able totrain side-by-side with Civil Defense personnel in fire fighting, rescue, evacuations, and survival techniques.

Launched in 1996, Dubai Shopping Festival has evolved into one of the world’s greatest annual events due to its distinct bargains, raffles, sales promotions, as well as concerts and performances in a carnival atmosphere.

The Walk at is one of the most distinctive and popular venues in the UAE not only for entertainment and shopping but for cultural and leisure activities. The unique outdoor shopping boulevard boasts 305 shops, situated on both the plaza and ground levels. From its beach side location to its wide-ranging retail and dining options, The Walk at JBR offers a unique experience for every age and every choice.
 

Dino Live To Open At The Walk At Jumeirah Beach Residence

Dino Live, the world’s largest moving dinosaur show, opened on 05th January, bringing a prehistoric experience to families at The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a Dubai Properties Group destination.

With moving life-sized dinosaur models, the three-month long show at The Walk will bring creatures from the Triassic to the Cretaceous era back to life. Special children’s activities and a 3D cinema will offer a distinct experience to visitors of all ages. Dinosaur guides will be on hand to escort guests through the show and provide families with dino-facts for some of the most amazing animals to inhabit this planet.

Dino Live will be located adjacent to the Hilton Hotel, in eight impressive tents with a total area of 3000 square meters, and tickets for the event are priced at AED50 for the exhibition, with an additional AED20 per person for the 3D cinema.

A perfect beachfront location, an extensive retail and hospitality offering, a comprehensive dining experience and events and activities throughout the year have positioned The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence as an ideal place to live, work and play.
 

Santa Claus Takes Up Residence At The Walk As Part Of 10-Day Seasonal Fun At Jumeirah Beach Residence Destination

Santa Claus is coming to The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a Dubai Properties Group destination, when the beachfront promenade hosts a 10-day lineup of fun-filled, family focused, seasonal activities.

From 23 December – 1 January, The Walk will feature several Christmas trees, as well as themed signage showing the way to various Plaza stair events.

Santa Claus will welcome visitors to his grotto at the Sadaf plaza from 5:00pm to 12:00midnight throughout the 10-days of Christmas festivity. In addition to meeting Santa, children and their families can also join in the carol singing, free face painting and portrait drawing activities. Stilt walkers, acrobats, bubble musicians, snowmen and live statues will add to the merriment at The Walk.

The Rimal Plaza will be the venue for Santa’s Christmas Show on 23 and 24 December at 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Entry to the show will require the purchase of a balloon from the dedicated desk at Covent Garden Market that will also entitle the guest to a choice of goody bags or toys. The Market will also overflow with Christmas goodies, including home-made cookies and cakes.

The venue hosted recently the successful week-long ‘Rhythm and Reels’ festival as part of its association with the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). In addition to screening a number of movies that participated at DIFF, The Walk also showcased top-billed performances at a purpose-built open air theatre that accommodated up to 2,000 people.

Its location, extensive retail and hospitality offerings, as well as comprehensive dining experience and continuous lively activities have positioned The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence as an ideal place to live, work and play.

For more information, please contact: +971-4-4230689.
 

The Walk At Jumeirah Beach Residence To Host Season Three Of Covent Garden Market Dubai

The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a Dubai Properties Group destination, today announced the re-opening of the popular Covent Garden Market Dubai for a third consecutive season.

With over 55 stalls, laden with unique and unusual trinkets, jewellery, fashion, photography and home-wares, the Covent Garden Market Dubai is the perfect place to find distinctive and extraordinary gifts for the whole family.

Located on The Walk at Rimal sector, the market will be open from October – April, operating from 5:00pm to midnight on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 10:00am to 9:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Season three of Covent Garden Market Dubai at The Walk includes an eclectic mix of new tenants as well as existing favourites along with a host of activities for the family. In addition, the market will expand to the Plaza level at Rimal over the forthcoming months.

Arif Mubarak, Group Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Properties Group, said: “The Covent Garden Market Dubai has become synonymous with The Walk and is now firmly established as one of the unique outdoor activities in our year-round calendar of events at this iconic destination.

“The Walk has quickly evolved into one of the trendiest shopping and entertainment areas in the region and we believe the coming season will further consolidate its status as a leading destination for multi-dimensional entertainment.”

William Turner of Eden Star Exhibition and Event Organizing, operators of the Market, said: “We saw how The Walk has developed and knew it was the perfect location for the Covent Garden Market Dubai. It has all the components to make a market successful such as a great seafront location, wonderful selection of restaurants and cafes, a plethora of ATMs and plenty of parking. We are delighted to be back for our third season and believe that the market is a real added attraction to The Walk.”

The Walk has quickly emerged as a premium shopping destination in Dubai. Its location, extensive retail and hospitality offerings, and comprehensive dining experience have positioned The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence as an ideal location to live work and play.
 

The Walk Wallet Delivers Special Offers To Residents And Visitors At The Walk At Jumeirah Beach Residence

The Walk, a Dubai Properties Group destination and a popular beachfront promenade, today announced ‘The Walk Wallet’, an innovative discount programme launched earlier this summer, is proving a popular success and continues to widen its appeal among residents and visitors.

Launched in July, The Walk Wallet comprises a host of exciting discounts for use across the popular destination. The booklet contains vouchers from a variety of restaurants and retail outlets ranging from casual dining coffee shops, fashion boutiques, accessory shops, furniture stores, and even spas and wellness centres at The Walk.

Distributed to residents throughout Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers, The Walk Wallet has generated significant interest and will continue to be on offer until the end of October 2010.

Participating outlets have reported an increase in footfall as a result of ‘The Walk Wallet’. Whether a visitor wants to relax and be pampered at Spa Dunya at the Shams plaza level, shop for fashion accessories at La Beaute at Murjan plaza level, or browse for unique furniture pieces and home accessories at Indigo Living, and the Vindemia art gallery, ‘The Walk Wallet’ has proved a fantastic money saver.

In addition, diners at the Rimal plaza level opting for Japanese cuisine at Haru, Indian food at Bombay by the Bay or Far Eastern menu at Soy, will enjoy 25 per cent discount with The Walk Wallet.

Khalid Al Malik, Group CEO, Dubai Properties Group, said: “The Walk Wallet was originally launched to draw visitors during the quieter summer months. But its widening appeal continues to attract more visitors to The Walk even after the Eid festivities.

“As an iconic seaside destination with a large variety of retail, leisure and entertainment outlets, The Walk has gained a reputation as one of the most preferred venues for families while tourists favour its unique ambience. We are confident our continued offerings will provide visitors even more reasons to frequent the beachfront promenade to benefit from the valuable discounts.”

Developed and managed by Dubai Properties Group, a member of Dubai Holding, The Walk receives more than three million visitors each year at its over 300 retail, dining and leisure outlets spread over 770,000 square feet.

Located over two levels, the premium retail promenade provides Dubai’s only outdoor shopping experience by the beach. It continues to offer a diverse range of events and activities throughout the year, providing visitors with an inimitable experience during every visit and adding a new dimension to the vibrant lifestyle in the emirate. More importantly, as one of the most attractive venues in the region, ‘The Walk’ contributes significantly to enhancing Dubai’s tourism sector.
 

Wild Wadi Waterpark Organises Its 5th Public Beach Clean-Up

The dedicated colleagues of Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai’s favourite family destination, demonstrated their ongoing commitment to the local environment by organising a group clean-up of Sunset Beach, the public beach located next to Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

The clean-up took place on Saturday, 18th September, with 113 volunteers taking part.

This was the 5th beach clean-up initiated by Wild Wadi Waterpark.
 

Pragma Hosts Al Barza Ramadan Tent At The Walk At Jumeirah Beach Residence

The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a Dubai Properties Group destination, today announced that Pragma, in partnership with B Communications, will host an authentic 300-seat tent to mark the Holy Month of Ramadan at the iconic destination. Pragma, an established Dubai based business group, is the presenting sponsor and Nissan is the Gold Sponsor.

’Al Barza‘, a fully air-conditioned tent featuring rich interiors with a contemporary look and feel showcasing the perfect fusion of elegance and style, will host Iftar and Sohour daily throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan. The stylish and modern venuue will serve as an ideal place to experience the traditions of the season alongside The Walk, Dubai’s only outdoor retail and lifestyle destination by the sea.

Evocative of the fusion of Arabic and North African elements, the tent will welcome visitors from Iftar to 2:00am on weekdays and to 3:00am during the weekends. A spectrum of traditional entertainment with an oud player and singer creates a cosy ambience for the tent.

In keeping with the tradition of giving, Dubai Properties Group will raise funds for select charities throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan at the tent.

For reservations, please call 050- 4524558 or 050- 1593764.