Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of the UAE and Prime Minister Ruler of Dubai, the event marked the formal inauguration of the Dubai Festival City. Held in Festival Marina overlooking the 21st century Dubai cityscape, the event was attended by over 1,500 important local and international guests. The triumph of the event highlights and celebrates the successful partnership between Al-Futtaim Group and Dubai Shopping Festival.
The opening event of the Dubai Shopping Festival confirms Dubai Festival City's position as a leading destination for shopping and entertainment in the Emirate.
This occasion also marked the inaugural opening of Dubai Festival City which celebrates the completion of a significant number and mix of facilities comprising retail, leisure, hospitality, residential, commercial and education.
Dubai Festival City, a world class urban community covers 1,300 acres along the Creek and is conveniently located in the heart of Dubai with easy access to main arterial routes and Dubai International Airport.
DSF 2008 opening turns spotlight on Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate flagship development
Dubai Festival City, the flagship development of Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate, successfully hosted the Opening Ceremony for Dubai Shopping Festival 2008 in an evening filled with glamour and grandeur.
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Al Futtaim Group Real EstateAl-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), a key division of Al-Futtaim Group based in Dubai, is responsible for the development and operations of the Group's real estate businesses across the MENA region. AFGRE is responsible for the conception, development, procurement and construction of a number of mega projects as well as the leasing and operation of these projects after completion. The two current flagship mixed use city developments under the Festival City brand name are:-
Dubai Festival City is a 3.3 million sqm GLA world-class waterfront mixed-use urban community. It is a visionary, self-contained metropolitan community that has been designed to capture the ground-breaking 21st century spirit of Dubai, set upon 1,300 acres of prime waterfront land extending along four kms of the historic Dubai Creek, the emirate's definitive natural attraction. Dubai Festival City offers a rich and vibrant living experience that encompasses the finest and easily accessible shopping, dining, entertainment, homes, schools, hotels, offices and leisure in one place.
Cairo Festival City is a 1.8 million sqm GLA mixed-use development featuring Egypt's first indoor-outdoor retail resort and entertainment complex.
For more information, please contact:
Mohammed Barghuthi
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Al Futtaim Group Real Estate
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tel +971 4 2136297
Fax +971 4 2325661
P.O Box: 49776 Dubai, UAE
Web: www.afgre.com
Nazneen Yasin
PR Account Executive
GMASCO
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2282101
Fax: +9714 2279801
P.O. Box 5830, Dubai, UAE
Web: www.gmasco.com
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorMonday, January 28 - 2008 at 14:53 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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