Festival Centre captures true spirit of Ramadan

To highlight the true meaning of Ramadan, Festival Centre is launching a charity drive with local and international charity organisations to encourage guests to donate during the Holy month.

Charity stands have been positioned throughout the Centre, making it easy for shoppers and visitors to make their donations for those in need during Ramadan. The charities present at Festival Centre include: Dubai Autism Centre, Red Crescent, Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department, Beit Al Khair, Dar Al Ber, Al Noor, Mohammad Bin Rashid Charitable Humanitarian Foundation and Dubai Charity Association.

To raise awareness for these important charities, Festival Centre, alongside a number of retailers will be holding a series of events, including Iftar dinners for children with special needs. On September 17th India Palace will host a special Iftar followed by an informative lecture from the Dubai Autism Centre, on how Autism can impact families and where they can find help. Iftars will also be held at Gourmet Burger Kitchen on September 18th and Burger King on September 25th. After Iftar, children can participate in face painting, and get carried away with other entertaining surprises hosted by the retail outlets.

"Ramadan is an extremely important time of the year for Muslims all around the world and we are proud to participate, observe and share with our guests the traditions of Ramadan,"

said Tom Miles, Senior General Manager Festival Centre, Dubai Festival City.

Miles added, "Muslims and non-Muslim guests visiting Festival Centre will have the opportunity to explore, reflect and learn about the significance of Islam and Ramadan in the UAE."

Guests at Festival Centre can break their fast at over 60 restaurants and cafes with food options of an array of local and international cuisines. Guests can also enjoy every night the sounds of Oud, complemented during weekends by a Tabla accompaniment. Daily timings: 9pm, 10pm and 11pm for 45 mins.

Throughout the Holy month, Festival Centre will be open daily until 1am, so that families can visit after breaking their fast and participate in the various Ramadan activities organised in the Centre.

Festival Centre is proud to provide an unforgettable experience for its guests during this year's Holy Month of Ramadan.

Festival Centre Opening Hours are: from Friday untill Saturday from 10am until 1am.