Experience an Extraordinary Getaway at Atlantis, The Palm, During ’Eid in Dubai’

Guests will be spoilt for choice when they enjoy the special offer during Eid at Atlantis, The Palm from only AED1250++ per room, per night which includes a long list of complimentary activities for all ages. The spectacular offer is part of numerous festivities organized by the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment as part of ‘Eid in Dubai’. Eid is the perfect opportunity for guests to experience Atlantis for the first time or rediscover one of the world’s most iconic destination resorts.

“Atlantis, The Palm is the ideal place to celebrate EID with families and friends.  Guests can benefit from a special room offer including complimentary activities for guests of all ages, Cool Eid Summer Nights-a carnival like atmosphere at the region’s largest water park, complete with fireworks, and long lunches at Kaleidoscope.  There are festivities for everyone to enjoy Eid at Atlantis,” commented Serge Zaalof, Chief Operating Officer, Atlantis, The Palm.

This year, take the opportunity to enjoy the lavish long lunches available at Kaleidoscope during Eid with friends and family. The buffet will have Arabian favourites such as cold and hot mezzes, pastries, mixed grills and traditional mouth-watering dishes and desserts, coupled with a variety of international delicacies. Priced at AED 165 per adult, children under the age of 12 years enjoy the lunch at a 50% discount.   The little ones will enjoy a supervised kids corner with fun activities like games, face paintings, henna tattoos and a balloon molder to create various balloon shapes!

During this time, Atlantis will bring you ‘Eid Cool Summer Nights’ at Aquaventure, the region’s largest waterpark from 7 pm each evening of Eid, complimentary for all resort guests. Guests will be entertained in a carnival-like atmosphere with Brazilian music, fire breathers, jugglers, stilt walkers, Capoeira performers, magicians and there will be the mercado da noite (night market) and bazaar de artesanato (face painting and crafts) for children as well. Guests will be treated to fireworks displays at 10.30pm and the thrills and spills of Aquaventure stay open throughout the evening.  

Adding a new level of extreme excitement to the Eid celebrations, EID COOL SUMMER NIGHTS AT AQUAVENTRE is an ideal adventure for all ages offering entertainment, rides and slides to accommodate every age and adventure level.  Enjoy Eid Cool Summer Nights at Aquaventure from 11-13* September 2010 (*dates may change depending on the moon sightings). AQUAVENTURE at Atlantis is accessible to all visitors to Dubai for full-day visits for a daily fee of AED 200 per adult and AED 165 for guests less than 1.2 metres, complete with a sophisticated 700 metre beach experience. Entry after 3pm is AED 150 per adult and AED 120 for guests less than 1.2 metres. Tickets for the festivities are available in advance by calling +971 4 426 2200 or by visiting the Aquaventure Ticketing Plaza or www.atlantisthepalm.com. Complimentary parking is available.

Slip and slide through the world of AQUAVENTURE, with unlimited complimentary access to the region’s largest water park as a hotel guest.  Awarded 2010’s Middle East’s Leading Water Park by the World Travel Awards recently, this one-of-a-kind water park brings you thrilling and awe-inspiring water rides and slides and non-stop splashing fun as the signature elements of the 17 hectare AQUAVENTURE. With 18 million litres of fresh water used to power seven thrilling waterslides, a 2.3 kilometre river ride with tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white water chargers, AQUAVENTURE is the ultimate place to be this Eid break.

Discover 65,000 unique marine life in the mysterious underwater world of The Lost Chambers which includes over 20 marine habitats.  Hotel guests are privileged to learn and explore the Lost City of Atlantis with unlimited complimentary access to The Lost Chambers. Guests travel through mazes of underground tunnels and passageways bringing them into close contact with the advanced inventions of the ancient Atlanteans. Touch tanks filled with starfish and pencil urchins, both found in local Arabian waters, and horse shoe crabs, the spiders of the sea, allow guests to touch, feel, interact and learn about sea life.  Special exhibits are dedicated to different sea creatures, such as the delicate Moon Jellyfish, busy lobster and glittery anchovies – each fascinating to watch and with a story to tell.

After a long day of fun-filled activities and adventure, enjoy a culinary journey around the 17 restaurants available at Atlantis, The Palm – from the award-winning Michelin-starred restaurant offerings of Nobu, Ronda Locatelli, Ossiano and Rostang, the French Brasserie to the sumptuous steakhouse Seafire and traditional Arabic restaurant Levantine. Whatever your taste is, Atlantis has the dining experience to suit every occasion. 

Stage Set For Arab And Iranian Pop Stars To Perform During ’Eid In Dubai’

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment is bringing some of the best known Arab and Iranian singers in a three-day spectacular concert as part of Eid in Dubai . A total of eight Arab singers and six Iranian pop stars will take the stage to thrill music lovers during Eid.

In a two-day concert at the Madinat Arena on September 10 and September 11, Eid in Dubai brings six Arab pop sensations to the stage. Fadel Shaker, Elissa, Abadi Johar, Hussein Al Jasmi, Mona Amrsha, and Ruwaida Attiya are lined-up to entertain audiences in a spectacular performance this Eid. While Abadi Johar, Mona Amrsha, and Hussein Al Jasmi perform on September 10, Fadel Shaker, Elissa, and Ruwaida Attiya will take the stage on September 11. Saudi singer Abadi Johar is performing in UAE after a gap of almost 14 years.

Ticket prices are AED 1200 (VIP), AED 1000 (Platinum), AED 700 (Gold), AED 500 (Silver), all including dinner, and AED 300 (Balcony). Tickets are available at Virgin MEGASTORE, Spinneys, TimeOut Tickets, and Box Office Middle East on 04-3676520.

Additionally, renowned Arab singers Fares Karam and Shaza Hasson will perform in a mega concert from 9:30pm onwards on September 12th at Al Bustan Rotana. Tickets are priced at AED 600, AED 800, and AED 1200. Tickets are available at Al Bustan Rotana and through Box Office Middle East on 04-3676520.

The Dubai World Trade Centre is the venue for a scintillating Iranian concert on September 10th featuring Iranian pop-stars Andy, Afshin, Sepideh, and Erfan. VIP tickets are priced at AED 500 and regular seats at AED 365. The following day on September 11, Iranian artists Benyamin and Ali Ashabi take the stage for yet another concert. Tickets are priced at AED 499 for VIP and AED 299 for regular seats. Tickets are available at Virgin MEGASTORE and at the venue.
 

’Eid In Dubai’ Readies To Organize Back-To-School Exhibition And Funfair At Airport Expo Dubai

Airport Expo Dubai is all set to host a back-to-school exhibition and a funfair as part of ‘Eid in Dubai’ festivities to mark Eid Al Fitr. Organised by the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), ‘Eid in Dubai’ aims at bringing various resident nationalities together to celebrate Eid and the venue will be just one of many entertainment destinations planned as part of the occasion. In addition to the exhibition, DEPE is also putting up an extensive funfair featuring rides, games, and much more for children.

The back-to-school exhibition, organized by Concept Brands Trading, will be held from September 9th to September 18th between 10am and 10pm at the East Hall of the Expo. Some of the best known brands in school stationery such as Pelikan, Staedtler, 3M, and Touchmate will be part of the display. While the focus is on stationery, visitors can browse through a wide range of products such as laptops, computer accessories, uniforms, and books, with discounts of between 30 and 70%.

The Expo will also be the venue for a massive funfair at the Central Hall. Spread across a wide area, the funfair features rides, skill games, redemption games, a soft play area, an inflatable zone, and Play-Station zone. Aimed at attracting children and families and creating an exciting family experience, entrance to the funfair will be free and to celebrate the spirit of Eid, ride tickets will be priced reasonably.
 

Retail Registration for DSS 2009 Begins Today

The Dubai Shopping Festival Office has announced the commencement of registration for retail outlets during the 2009 edition of Dubai Summer Surprises, the region’s most awaited summer event. While DSS will be held across 65 days from June 11 to August 14, shopping promotions will be launched on June 1. Registration for the DSS promotion begins today (May 17) at all Department of Economic Development offices in Dubai from 7:30am to 3pm. Titled ’Surprising Deals’, the DSS shopping promotion is part of the region’s first and longest retail promotion spanning four months. Suhaila Gobash, Events Manager of DSF Office said, "’Surprising Deals’ presents a unique opportunity for retailers in Dubai to be part of a retail initiative that has been designed to provide value for money benefits for both retailers and consumers. This promotion is a platform for all retailers in Dubai to realize volume sales and subsequently transfer benefits on to consumers."   The Dubai Shopping Festival Office recently held a meeting with over 125 representatives of leading retail entities in Dubai to discuss and chalk out plans for shopping promotions over the summer from June 1 to September 30.Apart from DSS 2009, retailers can look forward to other promotions such as the ’Back-to-School Season’ from August 9 to September 10, 2009 and ’Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr Offers’, running from August 9 to September 30, 2009. Retailers also have the option to organize raffle draws during the four-month period subject to approval from DSF Office.

DSF Office Prepares To Organize Region’s Longest Shopping Promotion This Summer

The Dubai Shopping Festival Office recently held a meeting with over 125 representatives of leading retail entities in Dubai to discuss and chalk out plans for shopping promotions being organized over the summer from June 1 to September. The initiative is the first and longest single shopping promotion to be held in the region, spanning four months.

The meeting was chaired by Laila Suhail, CEO of the DSF Office, and attended by Mohammed Shael Al Saadi, Head of Retail Registration at the Department of Economic Department (DED), Mohammed Hilal Al Marshoodi, Head of Compliance and Commercial Protection Division at DED, in addition to Suhaila Gobash, Events Manager of DSF Office, and other officials.

While welcoming the attendees, Laila Suhail thanked retailers in Dubai and highlighted the fact that their continuous support to Dubai Government initiatives had positioned Dubai as the fourth most dominant retail city in the world, according to a recent survey by CB Richard Ellis.

She further said that as an agency under the Department of Economic Development, the DSF Office was in a better position to reach out to retailers and provide tailor-made initiatives such as the promotion designed for the summer.

Emphasizing that the DSF Office was keen on supporting the retail sector, Laila said that as a first step, the four-month promotion would need retailers to only pay registration charges that were, in previous years, applicable to a two-month period during DSS. She added that such measures would be extremely productive for retailers to transfer cost-benefits to consumers.

Promotions and shopping deals in the coming months would be done through Dubai Summer Surprises, the Back-to-School season, Ramadan, and ‘Eid in Dubai’ (Eid Al Fitr), said Laila, adding that this initiative would be successful in propelling Dubai’s retail sector to new heights. She also stressed that apart from organizing the region’s longest shopping deals, DSF Office was looking at a benefit system that favoured both retailers and end users.

Retailers can look forward to numerous options to be part of the promotions with the ‘Surprising Deals’ package to be organized throughout Dubai Summer Surprises from June 11 to August 14, 2009. This will be followed by the ‘Back-to-School Season’ from August 9 to September 10, 2009. The third package is titled ‘Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr Offers’, running from August 9 to September 30, 2009. Retailers also have the option to organize raffle draws during the four-month period subject to approval from DSF Office.

During the meeting, Mohammed Shaed spoke about DED’s commitment to offering a wide range of services to retailers so as to organize promotions in a smooth manner and encouraged the attending retailers to provide suggestions to enhance cooperation between government entities and the retail sector.