The Dubai Shopping Festival means only thing to many fashionistas: sales, sales and more sales. Here's a look at some of the most affordable deals in the city.
NEW YORKER
A brand that already has 588 stores in 23 countries is surely worth checking out. And with the opening of the first store in the UAE in Dubai Festival City, just in time for the DSF, we're sure these up-to-the-minute trendy collections at attractive prices will be the new big thing in Dubai's fashion scene. Moreover, through the DSF period, shoppers can enjoy regular "Best Buy" offers on selected items across Amisu, Smog, Fishbone, Fishbone Sister, Censored and other labels within the store.
Where: Dubai Festival City
KOTON
Although Koton began their sale even prior to the start of DSF, they really have gone all out right now with discounts of up to 70 per cent. Aditionally, the outlet has various instore promotions all through DSF.
Where: Mall Of The Emirates, Dubai Festival City
STRADIVARIUS
With the exception of the gorgeous new collection, everything else in all Stradivarius stores across Dubai and Abu Dhabi is at a glorious 50 per cent off. With dreamy dresses, funky trousers, hip minis and fancy footwear, this is probably a one-stop shop for all the fashionistas out there.
Where: Festival City, Deira City Centre, Mall Of The Emirates, Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall
Estimated sale prices:
Dress: Dh185
Shirt: Dh89
GIORDANO
Giordano is warning its customers to create an extra wardrobe because of its enticing offers. The outlet is offering discounts of 30 to 50 per cent on select merchandise.
Additionally, Giordano will have other exciting offers such as Best Buys in all it's stores located in the other Emirates providing the opportunity for customers in those markets to create an extra wardrobe.
Where: Deira City Centre, BurJuman Centre, Al Ghurair City, Lamcy Plaza, Dubai Festival City, Ibn Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Abu Dhabi Khalidiyah Mall, Sharjah City Centre
NEW LOOK
Cheap, chirpy and cheerful. That's possibly the best way to describe New Look. And although already affordable, the brand has just gotten even more so as the DSF end-of-season sale gives shoppers discounts of up to 50 per cent. Those waiting for the new collection, need to hold on to their horses till February 25, when it will hit the store.
Where: City Centre
LIZ CLAIRBORNE
The Liz Claiborne section in Debenhams will feature 60 per cent markdowns till February 2. After that, watch out for in-store discounts on certain styles.
Where: Debenhams (Mall Of The Emirates, Deira City Centre, Sharjah Sahara Centre)
AFTERSHOCK
If you want to dress to impress, Aftershock's the place to shop at. This dreamy store, which started a basic sale well before the start of DSF, has gone on to have further markdowns on their clothes, with discounts of up to 70 per cent.
Even if you have no occasion to dress up for right now, at these prices, the dresses are a must-buy.
Meanwhile, alongside the ongoing sale, the store will launch its new collection early next month.
Where: Mall Of The Emirates, Dubai Festival City, Sharjah Sahara Centre
DIDIER PARAKIAN
One very obvious theme stands out in French designer Didier Parakian collections: The use of Oriental arabesques blended together with sophisticated lines. For the women who really know how they want to look, and who are confident enough to carry of even the most outrageous, Didier Parakian is a sure stop. And with the DSF discounts ranging from an average 25 per cent to a whopping 70 per cent off regular prices, now's the time to shop.
Where: Deira City Centre
REISS
This upmarket brand, currently a favourite of Kylie's little sister Dannii Minogue, is on sale with up to 70 per cent off collections from the past seasons.
Although on the higher end of the cost scale normally, with these massive discounts, just about anyone should be able to possess a few Reiss pieces.
Where: Mall Of The Emirates, Dubai Festival City
Estimated
Sale price:
Dress: Dh475
JACK & JONES
Guys who are trendsetters rather than followers, are sure to flock to the Jac & Jones sale. With discounts beginning at 25 per cent and going up to 70 per cent, it wouldn't surprise us if most of the clothes/shoes/accessories are sold out in just a matter of days!
Where: Dubai Festival City, Mall of the Emirates, Abu Dhabi Mall, Sharjah Mega Mall
MONET & Co
Pretty jewellery is every girls secret love. And with Monet & Co outlets in Dubai offering a whopping 60 per cent discount until February 2, you might just want to rush straight out and indulge before the offer ends.
Where: Mall Of The Emirates, Wafi
GAP
We can count on our fingers the number of peple who don't own at least one Gap standard. So popular is this brand that everyone from Madonna to Sarah Jessica Parker, Mia Farrow, Jeremy Piven, Natasha Bedingfield, Eva Herzigova, Aaron Eckhart and Joss Stone, proudly confesses to wearing it. Now, thanks to the DSF sale, Gap is offering discounts of up to 60 per cent. That can only mean that there's just no excuse left for not owning at least one Gap item.
Where: Deira City Centre
SINEQUANONE
Finally, everyone will be able to afford these stylish, elegant French-inspired prêt-a-porter outfits, thanks to a fabulous DSF sale with discounts ranging from 25 to 70 per cent. With everything from jackets, suits, skirts, trousers, dresses, tops and accessories available, this outlet is a must for today's woman.
Where: Dubai Festival City, Sahara Centre Sharjah
LUCKY BRAND JEANS
Rooted in rock 'n 'roll with a signature sense of humour, Lucky Brand Jeans stands for independent thinking and individual style. It's a brand that the likes of Salma Hayek, Sandra Bullock, Ellen DeGeneres, Jessica Simpson, Gwyneth Paltrow Meg Ryan, Kelly Preston, Hilary Swank, Vince Vaughn, Ethan Hawke, Ben Affleck, LL Cool J, Matt Damon, Will Smith, John Travolta and Elijah Wood wear with pride. And with their end-of-season offers on for just another 3 days – till Feb 2 – now's the time to invest in a wardrobe like your favourite celeb's.
All the Lucky Brand outlets in the city will be 60 per cent off on almost everything, which includes not just those perfect pairs of jeans, but also tons of alternative, hippy wear.
Where: Deira City Centre, Wafi, Mall Of The Emirates, Sharjah Sahara Centre
SPLASH
All those who enjoy creating a splash can rub their hands in glee, as Splash, one of Dubai's most moderately priced, yet tres fashionable stores, has a 60 per cent discount on past collections in all their outlets through the DF period. Choose from a variety of brands including MS, Nexus, Lee and more.
Where: Deira City Centre, Mall Of The Emirates, Sharjah City Centre
VINCCI
With a 25 per cent discount on everything in Vincci stores across the UAE, this is the perfect time to glam up your feet. And when you can spend so much on pretty dresses, why not spend the same, or more, on your feet? They are, after all, one of the most important parts of your body, seeing that they carry you around all day. Pamper them to your heart's content. And with these amazing sale prices, your feet never had it this good.
Where: BurJuman, Deira City Centre, Sharjah Mega Mall, Abu Dhabi Marina Mall
Estimated sale prices
Sandals: Dh78 per pair
Crystal shoes: Dh71 per pair
WOMEN'S SECRET
Seeing the popularity of this brand, this is a secret that's not so secret any longer. Women all over the country are probably flocking to the Women's Secret stores all over the country as you read this, to avail of the fabulous 40 per cent discounts on all items in the shop.
Where: Dubai Festival City, BurJuman, Deira City Centre, Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall
Estimated sale prices:
Tokyo Neon slippers: Dh40
Jane Shorts set: Dh54
Jane travel kit: Dh50
VERO MODA
With Brazilian beauty Giselle Bundchen as the face of Vero Moda, we can't think of too many girls who wouldn't want to dress in the brand – and with 25 to 70 per cent DSF discounts, this collection of formal, semi-formal, evening and casual wear for the young women of today, should just about sell like hot cakes.
Where: Mall of the Emirates, Abu Dhabi Mall, Sharjah Mega Mall, , Dubai Festival Centre
MEXX
Both Mexx and XX by Mexx feature huge DSF discounts of up to 50 per cent in select stores (in Mall Of The Emirates, Deira City Centre and Al Ghurair Centre) until February 12. However, the stores will continue to have markdowns on certain products up to the end of the shopping festival.
Where: Al Ghurair City, Deira City Centre, Mall Of The Emirates, Sharjah Sahara Centre
Estimated sale prices:
Dress (left): Dh199
Dress (right): Dh199, Hat Dh89
