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Snow Park takes shape
The final details of the Snow Park at the Mall of the Emirates have been revealed by Majid Al Futtaim Investments. It will be the largest indoor snow play area in the world, totalling 3,000 sqm, including tobogganing hills, bobsled racing, snowball shooting and skiing.
DSF gold promotion
The Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group is offering 100 kilos of gold in a grand prize draw to mark the end of the 2005 Dubai Shopping Festival. Entrants must purchase an exclusively designed 22-carat DSF celebration coin for the chance to win. Five more kilos of gold can be also won each week.
Bahrain, biggest cinema complex
Majid Al Futtaim has signed a contract with the Bahrain Cinema Company to build a 20-screen megaplex cinema complex in the Bahrain City Centre, the largest in the region. The USD13m complex will occupy 80,000 sqft and is part of Al Futtaim's upcoming Bahrain City Centre mall which is due to open in December 2006.
Jumbo in DSF gold raffles
Shoppers during Dubai Shopping Festival 2005 could win one kilo of gold in weekly raffles by purchasing Dhs250 worth of goods from Jumbo Electronic outlets. DSF 2005 runs from January 12 to February 12.
Subs for Palm residents
Miniature submarines could be the chosen method of transport for future residents and tourists to the three Palm island developments. The Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone has set up Palm Submarine, which will build single and double-seater submarines out of facilities at Jebel Ali.
DSF 2005 to set records
The Dubai Shopping Festival is set to break previous records with 280 events planned so far for the 32-day event. Record visitor numbers are expected for DSF 2005, which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Friday 7am, Dubai Marathon
The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2005 starts at 7am from the Dubai World Trade Centre this Friday with a top prize of USD25,000 if the winner runs under two hours 12 minutes. A 10km Road Race will kick off at 7.30am, and a 3km Fun Run at 11.30am. Visit, www.dubaimarathon.org.
Popley, new diamond chain
Dubai based Popley Kewalram Jewellers is to open a chain of upmarket diamond jewellery stores across the GCC, starting in Dubai. MD Dilip Popley said that the Gulf diamond jewellery market is worth USD1.5bn a year, and with growth at five to seven per cent the potential is very evident.
Porsche Design, USD1m watch
Porsche Design is putting new oomph into its 2005 watch collection, CEO Ernst F. Seyer told Gulf News. The new Indicator is the first watch to combine chronograph functions with a mechanical digital display, but at USD1m it would be cheaper to buy one of Porsche's celebrated sports cars.
Habtoorland, Beirut theme park
Al Habtoor CEO Khalaf Al Habtoor and his management team have returned from a visit to Beirut to fine tune expansion. Last month its theme park Habtoorland opened 10 minutes from Beirut on a 1m sqft site with a range of rides and attractions as well as a 1600-seat amphitheatre.
DHC organises Tsunami walkathon
The Dubai Humanitarian City is organising a Charity Walkathon this Thursday in aid of the Tsunami victims from 1-6pm. Participation costs Dhs70 per person. Supporters, sponsors and families of participants are also invited to join by watching the Walkathon. Registration can be done on site, at the Dubai Autodrome, on the day of the walkathon, from 1pm onwards.
DDF, USD500m sales in 2004
The Dubai Duty Free has reported sales of USD500m for 2004, a 32 per cent increase on last year. This underlines the DDF's status as one of the top three airport retailers in the world. Civil Aviation President Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said crossing the half billion dollar mark is a significant milestone and I would like to congratulate this achievement.
DSF 2005 to be busiest ever
The Dubai Shopping Festival 2005 is shaping up to be the busiest ever in the event's 10 year history. Hotels report record bookings with occupancy levels of more than 100 per cent. Meanwhile, retailers are gearing up for the shopping marathon and malls are preparing a series of free entertainment activities for all the family.
Al Seef Street, DSF focus
Dubai's Al Seef Street will feature artisans from 15 nations during the Dubai Shopping Festival this month. Visitors can expect to see traditional crafts such as glass art, wood carving, copper engraving, carpet weaving, henna art, hat making and embroidery.
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