Cirque du Soleil to present "Quidam" for the first time in the region

With more than 50 performers from 10 countries, the six-week showing of Quidam will be staged from January 4, 2007 until February 18, 2007 under the magnificent 2,500 seat, Blue and Yellow Grand Chapiteau near Ibn Battuta Mall, a DSF key sponsor. The show, sponsored by Al Nakheel group and BMW, begins at 8pm on Weekdays (except Monday) and at 4pm and 8pm on weekends (Friday and Saturday).

Featuring unbelievable acrobatics and spellbinding theatrical antics against the backdrop of fantastic musical scores, Cirque's Quidam is poised to be the most ambitious single entertainment event ever in the GCC. Cirque du Soleil is considred to be as one of the most sought out global events, where millions of people attends it diversified shows every year, 8 million in 2006 only.

Said Saeed Al Nabouda, DSF CEO, "We are very thankful for Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashed Al Maktoum for his support. The Government of Dubai has always been enthusiastic in sustaining such initiatives and creating the perfect setting for it here in Dubai".

"The DSF has been growing from strength to strength, and the arrival of the Cirque shows that it has arrived at an international level. We have always been determined on attracting world class events that addresses the families in whole. Cirque du Soleil is watched by several million families from all over the world every year.", he added

Manal Shaheen, Director of Marketing at Nakheel said, "We are delighted to be involved in bringing Cirque du Soleil to Dubai as it represents key elements of our vision; imagination, ambition and innovation. Al Nakheel has always been a leader in terms of providing the community with innovative ideas, hence our sponsorship for Cirque du Soleil to present its premier show in the region".

The combined editions of DSF 2006-2007 will run from December 20, 2006 to February 2, 2007. The 45 days of family fun, entertainment and shopping frenzy will offer retrospective glimpses of the 10 previous editions combining the best of the best and promises to be even bigger and better.