Into the third week, Dubai Summer Surprises 2008 is making good its promise to entertain the masses.
GET, SET, TROT...
MODHESH FUN CITY
July 3-August 22
Check out the riding zone in the west hall at Modhesh Fun City which pays tribute to the Arabian tradition of riding camels and horses. The zone is designed as a ranch house with attendees wearing cowboy hats, boots and rodeo gear. Apart from riding on horses and camels, the children also get to see the animals feed during the day. The cost is Dh10 per person for a ride. For details on timings, log on to www.mydsf.ae
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS...
IBN BATTUTA MALL
Maske Show
July 3
A string performance by three classically trained female musicians from Australia awaits you. The trio focuses on providing classical-pop fusion shows. For details on timing log onto www.mydsf.ae
DEIRA CITY CENTRE
July 3-9
If you wish to star in a music video, then head to Deira City Centre this week. Combining animation and state-of-the-art technology, a programme titled Dance Heads superimposes participants' heads on dancing characters as they sing along to some of the greatest pop hits of all time. The effect is completed with a fully animated background with viewing monitors allowing shoppers to watch participants transform into singing sensations.
It is not just lip-syncing or karaoke, but rather professionally produced music videos, states the press release. Participants also receive a DVD copy at the end of their slot.
The programme will be held at the main stage of the centre court, from 3 to 10pm on weekdays (Sunday to Wednesday) and 4 to 11pm on weekends (Thursday to Saturday).
MALL OF THE EMIRATES
July 3-9
A team of acrobats, aerial artists and gymnasts will perform gravity-defying feats of balance, strength and agility as a part of Cirque Le Masque show.
The performance will be held at the Galleria section three times a day. As per the tentative schedule, the shows will be held at 4.30, 6.30 and 8pm on weekdays (Sunday to Wednesday) and 4.30, 6.30 and 9.15pm(Thursday to Saturday)
MERCATO MALL
July 3-9
A collection of photographs by travel photographer Gilles Delmotte capturing the essence of Dubai will be showcased at Mercato. The exhibition, Journey From The Orient, will take place on the ground floor of the mall starting today.
AL GHURAIR CITY
July 3-8
Make the most of the Floral Extravaganza at Al Ghurair City. The extravaganza will feature flower arrangements, baskets, statues, table settings, bridal bouquets, floral haute couture and competitions involving the best florists in Dubai. For details on timing, log on to the official website www.mydsf.ae.
TRY YOUR LUCK HERE ....
Dubai Outlet Mall
Customers who spend Dh200 or more during DSS are eligible to participate in the weekly raffle draw where five lucky shoppers stand a chance to win Dh100,000.
Wafi
When you spend Dh500 or more at Wafi this summer, shoppers stand a chance to win prizes in the art, food, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment segments
in the mall.
Cellucom
Cellucom, a retailer in mobility products, has introduced a DSS offer that guarantees surprise gifts for all customers who make purchases from this store. Mobile phones, holiday packages and other Cellucom merchandise are a part of the surprise gifts.
IDdesign
Furniture and lifestyle furnishings IDdesign has introduced a special offer this DSS. Customers who spend more than Dh1,000 will receive a gift voucher worth Dh250.
SUMMER PROGRAMMES
In a bid to disseminate cultural knowledge and religious awareness, Princess Haya bint Al Hussein Centre for Islamic Culture has begun to enrol students for its summer programmes this DSS. The programme has kicked off at the Centre's two branches that are affiliated to the Department for Islamic Affairs and Charity Works in Dubai. For details such as enrolment and address, log on to www.mydsf.ae.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Ajman City Centre
You can shop till you drop and at the same time win fabulous prizes. All you have to do is rush to the Ajman City Centre, which is offering its visitors non-stop fun and frolic as part of its summer promotion this year. Splurging Dh150 will give you a chance to enter the grand draw and if you are lucky enough, you can drive away a Nissan Qashqai. And while parents shop, children can dabble in some art work or various other activities such as mask and mug-painting to balloon-twisting and a magical workshop.
- Date: Until July 31
- Venue: Ajman City Centre, Ajman
- Time: (Sat-Thurs) 10am to 10pm; (Fri) 2 to 10pm; (Children's workshops) 11am to 3pm
- Contact: 06 7432888
BASEMENT GALLERY
Iranian artist Hannibal Alkhas will display his work in an exhibition titled Story of the Assyrian. His paintings express the beauty of the past, linking it to the present and the future.
- Date: July 14 to 26
- Venue: Basement gallery, Al Quoz
- Time: 11am to 8pm
- Contact: 04 3414409 or log on to www.basementdubai.com
