Mercato mall has offers, activities and some amazing competitions, all along one theme - Around the World

Mercato, the first themed mall in the UAE and the Middle East runs a spectacular 45-day event, "Around the world in 45 days," to coincide with Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).

Mercato's promotion is be marked by sales and discounts at most stores, stunning prizes for shoppers, and other themed attractions and surprises.

Irresistible
Aside from the irresistible promotions, sales and discounts during the promotion, Virgin Mega Store will run a special offer until January 15.

Shoppers spending Dh300 can enter a competition to win one of two luxury boats, Areej will also run DSF brand promotions, Home Centre's promotion offers a Dh50 gift voucher free with spending over Dh250. These promotions will be joined by fabulous sales with up to 80 per cent off.

The mall, in association with its sister mall Town Centre Jumeirah, will run a Spend-2-Win promotion during the 45-day event. Visitors who spend Dh200 in any outlet in either or both malls will be entered in a lucky draw to win exciting prizes.

There is a grand prize of a 2007 model luxury Volkswagen Touareg and weekly prizes to reward shoppers. Every week, one lucky shopper will receive a luxury trip for two - including flights and bed and breakfast in luxury accommodation - for a minimum stay of four days.

The destinations are Kenya, New York, Vienna, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, representing the five continents of the world. After the five weekly draws, the holiday winners' tickets will also be entered into the final draw.

Apart from the two awe-inspiring prizes, Mercato has announced a special Spend-2-Win promotion, at the Porto Vecchio Village. Every shopper who spends Dh200 at any Porto Vecchio Village outlet stands to win diamond jewellery valued at Dh100,000 from Damas.

The weekly draws will be held on December 27 (Trip to Africa), January 3 (Trip to America), January 10 (Trip to Australia), January 17 (Trip to Asia), and January 24 (Trip to Europe). The Porto Vecchio Village and the Spend-2-Win grand draws will be held on February 4.

As a special reward for Privilege Plus members, Mercato will offer extra raffle tickets to their loyalty programme members for both the Spend-2-Win and the PVV promotions.

All card holders will be entitled to receive twice the number of raffle tickets, simply by presenting their card at the Customer Service desk.

World travel
Events and activities at the mall will focus on the five continents in an "Around the World" journey, and will be spread over five event periods, each focusing on a different continent - Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and America.

The main stage area at the mall will host shows during the weekends featuring themed dancers from around the world as well as musical performances from the various continents.

Inside the Porto Vecchio Village, there will be a children's interactive art area which will change its focus every week and invite kids to participate in creating arts from different cultures around the world.