Fashion shows, musicals and competitions that reflect the local culture are the highlights of this week.
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DSS has designs on you...
July 24-27
Gear up for a fashion extravaganza which will bring together a host of designers such as Rohit Verma, Ritu Kumar and Preeti Chandra under one roof. Dubai Fashion Fiesta will be held from July 24 to July 27 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The four-day exhibition is also an ideal platform for all fashioniastas to converge. Apart from the designers mentioned above, designers including Datin Noor Fatimah Ishak, Priyanka and Ruch, Furne One, Jessica Joyce, Lariza Katz and Falguni & Shane Peacock have confirmed their participation. The exhibition will kick off with a fashion show at 8.30pm on Thursday. This event is by invitation only. For the rest of the days, the entry is free and the exhibition begins at 11am.
- For details on invitations e-mail info@emiratesevents.com or call hotline 04 346040.
FUN CONTINUES...
Times Square centre
July 26
If you love the circus and the clowns, jugglers or stiltwalkers that come with it, then Times Square Centre ought to feature in your must-go destination. To be held on Saturday at 7.30pm, Circus Picnic is based on the theme of the circus and promises to entertain children and adults alike.
DCCI Auditorium
July 24 - August 22
Noted Arabic and English speakers and trainers will offer tips on social, economic, medical and spiritual issues to help improve your quality of life. The Minds Pleasure seminars are open to the public every Friday and Saturday at 5pm at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) auditorium in Deira. These seminars are part of Watani's initiatives to bring about collective good in society. For details log on to www.watani.ae or contact 04 3295518
Ibn Battuta Mall
July 24-31
Check out the event titled Min Bladi, that focuses on Emirati heritage activities. As per the media release,
the highlight of Min Bladi is the series of competitions aimed at picking the best that reflect local food and culture. The event hopes to be an authentic presentation of culture in the UAE and will appeal to all those who wish to take a peek into the past. Competitions include Popular Cuisine Contest, Best Poem Contest, Emarati Coffee Contest, Best Hand-Made Product Contest and Best Popular Dress Competition.
Wafi
July 29 - August 6
Organised in cooperation with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Arts Oasis 2008, will feature works of contemporary art from artists around the world. Apart from showcasing the works of art enthusiasts in Dubai, visitors to the event this year can also acquire the sculptures and paintings. For details on timing log on to www.mydsf.ae
Burjuman
July 28 – August 11
The Recycled Art Exhibition is a display of sculptures and fixtures using various recycled materials. Check out how materials such as metal pieces, cans and waste paper transform into brilliant works of art. Apart from the creativity aspect, the event sends out a strong message concerning the need to conserve natural resources and the necessity to develop and sustain green communities in the coming years.
Mall of the Emirates
July 24-25
Trampolining laced with slapstick comedy awaits you at MOE. The group Crazy Tramps will perform action-packed comical trampoline acts combined with stunts and acrobatics. The group will perform three times daily at 4.30pm, 6.30pm and 9.15pm, Thursday and Friday.
Centrepoint Theatre, Mall of the Emirates
The stage production of the hit movie High School Musical will be staged in Dubai this week . Apart from your favourite characters from the movie being brought to life, two new songs have been added to the catalogue of movie hits. So, do not miss the chance to watch the twists and turns in the lives of the loveable schoolmates – Troy, super
popular captain of the basketball team; and Gabriella, super smart transfer student and a genius in science class – as they tackle peer pressure to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show.
- Date: July 24-26
- Venue: Centrepoint Theatre, Mall of the Emirates
- Time: 2.30pm and 7.30pm (Thursday to Saturday)
- Contact: 04 3662277, 8004669 or 04 3414777
Dubai Festival City
July 24 –August 31
An all-time favourite with millions of viewers across the world, the famed show Sesame Street takes stage at Modhesh Fun City during DSS. Sesame Street, which is regarded as an outstanding educational show for children, will be staged at DFC.
- For details on timing log on to www.mydsf.ae
