Experience Dubai Through Taste Sensations

Foodies, food lovers, music lovers are gearing up for another weekend of great family fun at Taste of Dubai-one of the biggest food festivals in the region.  The fifth annual Taste of Dubai is about to kickoff and people are already excited about it. Perfect weather will welcome folks eager for a taste and live music at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre located near Dubai Serviced Apartments by My Dubai Stay. Dubai’s fine-dining restaurants will join with some of the renowned known names to create culinary glory in a festive and flavorful atmosphere. The chattering of the crowds, tempting aroma of delicious food, vibrant colours, lively music all will be just perfect to explore the taste of dubai and start the spring in a high note.

Restaurants at Taste of Dubai:

Last year 17,220 visitors came to Taste of Dubai where 88% of them labeled it as excellent events. And why not? With some of the best restaurants such as Siddharta Lounge, Armani Pack, Zafran, The Ivy, Seafire, Nobu,  Ronda Locatell, Saffron, A la Turca, Sonamu Carluccios Da Shi Dai, Gaucho, Mahec, Indego by Vineet, Ruths Chris Steak House, Chizen, Rhodes Twenty10, Rhodes Mezzanine Toro Toro, Mango Tree, Rivington Grill, P.F.Chang's and The Gramercy.

Chefs at Taste of Dubai 2012:

There will be more to enjoy than food and drinks as the top chefs of the food industry will mingle up with the crowd and will share some of the tips and tricks of the industry. Huge names such as Aldo Zilli, Gary Rhodes, Vincent Leong, Faizoor Rahman, Gary Lee, Fernando Peire, Herve Courtot, Ranu Irawan, Wai Hung Ho, Francesco Dimonte, Josip Hlusko, Alessandro Bottazzi, Amrish Sood, Bharath S Bhat Scott Stokes, Simon Conboy, James Kang, Phil Neil, Jeff Low, Samuele Crestale, Kasim Sentruk, Vineet Bhatia, Richard Sandoval, Paul De Visser and Paul Kennedy.

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Now you are going to think I am going to blow my own trumpet by praising about the wide variety of Dubai Holiday Accommodations offered by My Dubai stay but then when one has been given the God-send opportunity to state the facts as they are then why not make use of it.  Let’s not brag about but stick to the point and check the top three reasons to book Dubai Holiday Rentals by My Dubai Stay:

Serviced Dubai Holiday Rentals – A Preferred FORM OF ACCOMMODATION: 

Not only in Dubai but all over the world Holiday rentals are rapidly becoming the popular and most common form of accommodation. Not only that by renting these holiday apartments saves you extra money but also offer you almost the same luxuries and comforts that you would have enjoyed in any 4-5 star hotel or hotel apartment for that matter. We are not asking you to be a miser but expect yoy to spend your hard earned money wisely.

Holiday Rental Apartments in Dubai – The Inside-Out of Dubai Life

When you rent a Dubai Holiday Apartment by My Dubai Stay it means that you have chosen to stay in Dubai’s most sought after and central area of the city thus you not only get to discover all the landmarks, parks, cultural icons, restaurants and malls of the city but will also get a chance to experience the real Dubai Life.

Rent Holiday Apartments in Dubai – More Space and Privacy

For a flawless holiday make sure you book with My Dubai Stay’s Fully Furnished Apartments. There will be much more space (you will never book that tiny hotel room again) that really counts especially when you are traveling with family or with a group of friends. And not to forget the much desirable privacy that everyone deserves. Choose the best accommodation to Enjoy Dubai Holiday to the fullest.

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Christmas in Dubai does not sound very festive yet each year more and more tourists and foreign visitors are choosing to have a Dubai Christmas as the city welcomes Christmas with great poise and elegance. Dubai needs no reason to celebrate and with holiday season in its full bloom the Emirate beguiles expatriates and foreign visitors with its Christmas celebrations.  Extravagant yet beautifully decorated Christmas trees and other Christmas ornaments adorn the popular Dubai Malls thus bringing warmth and joy to the holiday season.

The tourism industry is in full swing during Christmas and New Year holidays so make sure you book in advance from one of our Furnished Apartments in Dubai and enjoy amazing rates with world class facilities.

Christmas 2011 in Dubai promises to bring excitement, fun, cheer and fantastic deals and prizes. So stop searching on Google or Yahoo for Deals at Christmas or Christmas in Dubai 2011 offers just follow Dubai Apartments on Facebook or Twitter or subscribe to our Dubai blog and let My Dubai Stay Holiday Rental Apartments be the first to tell you all about Dubai Christmas Deals, Dubai Christmas Packages and how you can have a very Merry Christmas in Dubai in 2011.

And finally the ticket prices for Dubai Shoppiesta Concerts have been released. Shoppiesta Entry Ticket is a compulsion. Entry ticket to Shoppiesta is 5 Dhs.

Shoppiesta Tickets are available at: Enoc/Eppco, Time Out Tickets and Virgin Megastores.

Ticket Prices for Arabic Night & Ticket Prices for Filipino Night

Date: 31st August 2011 & 1st September 2011

Arabic Night Performers: Nancy Arjam and Melhem Zein

Filipino Night Performers: South Border & Mocha Girls

Here are the Ticket Prices for Arabic Night and Filipino Night.

Ticket Prices for Iranian Night & Ticket Prices for Indian Night

Date: 2nd September 2011

Persian Night (Iranian Night) Performer: Googoosh

Indian Night Performers: Hariharan and Shankar Mahadevan

Here are the Ticket Prices for Persian(Iranian) Night and Indian Night.

Ticket Prices for International Night

Date: 3rd September 2011

International Night Performers: Sean Paul, Kelly Rowland & T-Pain

                                                      Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Malaika Arora Khan & Jacqueline Fernandez.

Here are the Ticket Prices for International Night.

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As Muslims all over the world are observing fasts the British Foreign Office has issued a warning to those visiting the Dubai to show respect and to obey laws and customs of the Emirate state. The statement says:

"Do not eat, drink or smoke in public view during the daytime (including in your car). This is considered highly disrespectful. It is also against the law and failure to comply could result in arrest. Pregnant, nursing women, and young children are exempt from the provisions, but discretion should be exercised. The majority of eating and drinking establishments will be closed during daylight hours, but you can find some coffee houses with screens that are intended to allow people to eat during the daytime away from public view. Be careful about your dress during Ramadan. Skimpy clothes should not be worn at any time in the UAE, but during Ramadan the standards may be policed even more carefully than usual."

The warning did not come as a surprise as only at the end of last month a British resident in Dubai openly shared her hatred for the holy month to her colleague and even called her "dictator" and a "follower of Osama bin Laden" on Facebook, the popular social networking site. She was charged at the Dubai Court of Misdemeanors for insulting and was fined AED 3,000 - around £497.

My Dubai Stay Serviced Holiday Rentals recommends all Dubai tourists to read the guidelines and the commonly asked questions published in our "Dubai Ramadan - A Foreigner's Guide" to have a better understanding about Ramadan in Dubai.
Some other helpful articles to know more about Ramadan are:

Ramadan in Dubai - The Best Time to Visit Dubai

And if having a good time and saving lots of money in the process is your idea of a good holiday this summer then  check our amazing Ramadan Deals and Offers. If you are looking for courteous, friendly service and splendid decor book Dubai furnished apartment and make the most of your vacation. Located near malls, shopping complexes and restaurants the Dubai holiday apartments are something not to be missed

When is Ramadan in Dubai starting? When will Dubai Ramadan end? Should we be visiting Dubai in Ramadan? Is Ramadan a bad time for non-muslim tourists who are visiting Dubai? Can we eat during our stay in Dubai in the month of Ramadan? What about kids, can they eat or drink during Ramadan? Is alcohol banned in Dubai during Ramadan? What about malls, concerts and bars are they all closed during fasting hours?

Every year the onset of Dubai Ramadan adds interest and intrigue among foreign tourists and Dubai Forums are full of questions to know if Dubai transforms during this holy month or remain the same. The most common questions that are posted include When is Ramadan in Dubai starting? When will Dubai Ramadan end? Should we be visiting Dubai in Ramadan? Is Ramadan a bad time for non-muslim tourists who are visiting Dubai? Can we eat during our stay in Dubai in the month of Ramadan? What about kids, can they eat or drink during Ramadan? Is alcohol banned in Dubai during Ramadan? What about malls, concerts and bars are they all closed during fasting hours?

Through this blog we will try to answer all your Dubai Ramadan queries one by one and even if some are left then feel free to contact us and we will answer it right away. To begin with, cast aside your apprehensions as Ramadan is indeed a Holy month but still a large number of non-muslim tourists visit Dubai during Ramadan and find it quite an amazing rather memorable experience as all that is required is to be a sensible and act like a responsive traveler.  Now let us answer your questions one by one.

What is Ramadan? 

Ramadan (Ramadhan /Ramadaan /Ramazan /Ramada) is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.  It is believed to be the month in which the Qur'an (Muslim Holy Book) began to be revealed to the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad(P.B.U.H) almost fourteen centuries ago. During this month the gates of Paradise are open and that of Hell are closed so it’s the time for muslims to wash away their sins and enjoy Allah’s unlimited mercy. Muslims are obligated to fast during this entire month.

When is Dubai RAMADAN 2011 starting?

In 2011, the Holy month of Ramadan is expected to start on Monday 1st of August 2011 and end around 29 or 30 days later on Tuesday 30th of August 2011 (precise timings will depend on sighting of the new moon). Ramadan is followed by 3 day celebration known as Eid-al-Fitr that marks the end of the fasting time.

What is fasting in Islam?

Fasting is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam and is mandatory to all able-bodied Muslims. While observing fast Muslims are required not only to abstain completely from all bodily pleasures  such as eating, drinking, smoking but also from any type of evil deed in the daylight hours otherwise the fast will be broken. By fasting Muslims learn to suppress their worldly desires and spend more time in reading Holy Quran, praying, meditating, being charitable and all that is required to deepen their faith and purify their souls. 

Are there people who are exempted from fast? Do kids have to fast too?

Fasting is mandatory upon those who are sane, healthy and have reached their puberty thus kids are not obligated to fast. Many families although encourage kids to fast in order to train them for future fasting.

How do Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Dubai?

Dubai is a city of celebration so it welcomes Ramadan in its own unique way. Families get up early for a meal known as “Suhoor” to commence their fast. After the sun sets, the fast is broken with a meal known as “Iftar”. A traditional way to break Ramadan fast is by having dates and Arabic coffee.

 It’s because of this change in routine, life in Dubai turns almost upside down as in the day light hours there is little or no activity but the city comes alive at the night. During Ramadan in Dubai you will get a chance to see several large air-conditioned Arabic tents known as Majlis and Jaimas being set up by all the major hotels of Dubai on the famous Dubai beaches or at the rooftops. Ethnic yet luxurious, these tents give visitors an insight of the rich Arabic culture with its Persian carpets, colored-glass lanterns, glowing palm trees and Arabic folk music. 

Ramadan Tents in Dubai offer visitors a firsthand chance to enjoy Dubai life in its true form. Foreigners can mingle with locals, savor Ramadan buffets of local dishes (such as harees, falafel, matchbous, and balaleet) and enjoy Arabic drinks such as Salep (a milky drink flavored with nuts and cinnamon) or Jallab, (date juice with pine nuts, raisins and rose) and not to forget the popular flavoured Shisha (also known as Hookah or Water Pipe). During the Shisha sessions several games such as cards, backgammon and dominoes are played late into night. Thus it’s inside those tents that you can feel the rich Arabic culture and a cheerful atmosphere that keep the tourism alive in Dubai even during Ramadan.

Can non muslims or those not observing fast eat or drink in daylight hours?

Yes they can but not in public. Nearly all hotels serve food during the day. A few food courts in each mall will also be opened but will be screened away from public. You can eat, drink or even smoke inside the premises of your hotel or Dubai Serviced Apartment. But be careful not to chew or drink when shopping, walking along the road or even while traveling.

Is alcohol banned in Dubai during Ramadan?

 No its not. But Alcohol is served only at night in hotel or even at bars but there will be no live music only Dj’s. Dubai Duty Free is open for Alcohol sales 24/7 as normal.

What about kids, can they eat or drink during Ramadan?

Children, pregnant or nursing women as well as those who are ill can eat or drink but needs to be careful while in public places.

What about beaches, malls, concerts and bars are they all closed during fasting hours?

The beaches stay open. Water sports facilities, health and leisure centers have normal operating hours. Shopping and other activities during day light hours somber in Dubai and you may find a few shops closed but the business along with hustle and bustle of malls return to normal once the fast in broken and this continues till late night. All concerts are however banned and bars operate after 8 pm with no live music.

Is there a dress code in Ramadan?

Although there is no specific dress code but both men and women are expected to wear conservative clothing as a sign of respect. Several men and women can be seen wearing long shorts although modest dressing is preferred. 

Are Non-Muslims required to follow Ramadan practices?

Islam is a tolerant religion which respects people of all cultures, races and religions and the city of Dubai thrives on tourism. So there are no firm restrictions however, as a sign of respect to the visiting country, tourists are asked to avoid having food, drinks, chewing gum and smoking in public during fasting hours. They are however allowed and in fact welcome to enjoy and know about Muslim festivities and observances.

Dubai capitalize heavily on its tourism and therefore the only restrictions you will have is not being allowed to eat or drink whilst walking along the road, or walking round the shopping mall during the day.

Why should a foreign tourist visit Dubai in Ramadan when they can visit the city any other time?

Sadly because of lack of information there is always a hesitation of visiting Dubai in Ramadan when in reality it is one of the best time to visit the city on budget. To begin with you will find cheap flights to Dubai. Not only that, rates of hotels, Dubai Furnished and Serviced Holiday Rentals, and restaurants are low and will give your travel budget a boost. And what more you will have all the attractions to yourself without any of the delays and waits. Also with Eid ul fitar marking the end of Ramadan many exciting offers and deals are up for grab. So you can shop more by paying less. With DSS (Dubai Summer Surprises) already having a successful run in Dubai this year and with the start of Ramadan it definitely is an ideal time to visit Dubai.

Also My Dubai Stay Serviced Holiday Rentals has this year announced irresistible packages which  you can find on My Dubai Stay Ramadan Offers page. 

How can I wish Happy Ramadan to a Muslim?

Just say Ramadan Careem/Kareem.

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Are you a freestyle motocross fan or fanatic? If the answer is a big YES then pack your bags and head for Dubai as 12 of the world’s best riders are all set to battle it out in an action-packed day at Jumeirah Beach Residence complex on April 15th.  For the very first time in the UAE, under the patronage of Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council HH. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum around 15,000 spectators are expected to turn out for a slice of the action.

Red Bull X-Fighters or riders are freestyle motocross (FMX) motorbike stunt contests held in bullrings and similar arenas and have so far entertained audiences in popular cities such as Brasilia, Madrid, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro and Texas.

This year Dubai is chosen as the first stop, after that the event will move to Brasilia, Rome, Madrid, and Warsaw before the grand finale in Sydney.
According to Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, in Dubai.

 “Following the success of our recent du World Music Festival event, we are proud to present this exhilarating first round of the 2011 global tour of the Freestyle Motocross Championship, held in Dubai for the first time ever. This event continues our successful engagement with Red Bull – previously on F1 and Air Race campaigns, and it is as thrilling an association as our unprecedented mobile broadband speeds of up to 42.2 Mbps, the fastest in the country.”

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Are you ready to cheer on the daredevils as they perform in Dubai?

Date:         15-16 April 2010
Location:    The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence
Time:         08 AM- 08 PM

If you are already enjoying a Dubai Holiday or planning one and happen to be a music enthusiast then here is a list of Dubai concerts in March.

Usher OMG World Tour Live in Dubai
An OMG spectacle is expected to rock Dubai as for the first time the R&B-pop star ‘Usher’ will perform live in Dubai. He is ranked as the number one Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade listed by Billboard Magazine. He is also named as second most successful artist of the 2000s decade and one of the 50 sexiest men alive by Glamour Magazine. Tickets are already selling like hot cakes and is considered as the most anticipated concert.
Date : 10th March’ 2011
Venue: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Start Time: 6pm

Edward Maya Desert Rain Tour
The global phenomenon and renowned musician, producer, performer, composer and DJ Edward Maya will be visiting Dubai with his latest single Desert Rain. With Stereo love making it to the Top 20 all over the world Edward Maya is undoubtedly labeled as musical prodigy of our times. So get ready to party with Edward till it will rain in the desert and avail Dubai last minute deals or  get 50 money saving vouchers by booking a Dubai Self Catering Apartment.
Date : 3rd  March’ 2011
Venue: Nasimi, Atlantis the Palm, Dubai
Start Time: 8pm

Bow Wow Live In Dubai
US rapper Bow wow will perform his concert at Chi club in Dubai. A leading voice in the Hip Hop community Bow wow is all set to get himself established as Hip Hop mogul.
Date : 3rd  March’ 2011
Venue: Nasimi, Atlantis the Palm, Dubai
Start Time: 8pm

RockStars - Atif Aslam & Imran Khan
With a sonorous yet soulful style of singing, Atif Aslam and Imran Khan are all set to electrify the people of Dubai. Be a part of this magical and exciting evening book your Dubai short stay apartment or Dubai furnished apartment now.
Date : 10th  March’ 2011
Venue: Chi at the lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland
Start Time: 9 pm

Stevie Wonder Live in Abu Dhabi
When you are as talented as Stevie Wonder, adversity is almost something to laugh at.
With more top 10 hits to his name than any other male solo artist in the North American Billboard charts, Wonder also enjoy as being the most honored Grammy Award-winning solo musician with a total of 22 songs. And what more Yas Island is only 45 minutes drive from our luxuriously furnished Dubai Serviced Apartments and Dubai Beach Apartments.
Date : 18th  March’ 2011
Venue: YAS ARENA, YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI
Start Time: 7 pm

So get ready to groove, move, dance and book your stay at our Dubai rental apartments and for instant booking visit our Dubai accommodation page.

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Traditionally when you think of surfing the first destination that springs to mind is likely to be California’s Pacific Coast, or the sunkissed sands of Australia. However there are other superb surfing destinations out there just waiting to be discovered. One of these well kept surfing secrets is Dubai. Seen as essentially a luxury retreat for the rich and famous, this resort has a surprisingly flourishing surfing scene.

Dubai Emerging Star of Surfing Scene

Don’t believe it? Just carry out a quick Google search for Surf Dubai and you will see that the scene is taking off fast. Indeed, the Middle Eastern resort destination recently hosted the Quicksilver 2011 Sunset Open, which saw more than 70 professional surfers from across the globe take to the waves of the shore of Dubai, with a large number of surfing supporters gathering in the city to offer their encouragement. The hosting of the event, for the second year running, serves to prove that Dubai is serious about surfing, which should be enticement enough for intrepid surfers to come and give it a go.

Dubai the Perfect Place to Catch Winter Waves

So when should fans of the sport visit? Well, the Dubai surf scene is active from October to April, with the best surfing conditions and wildest waves occurring in December, January and February – making this the perfect destination for some winter surf, especially with the proliferation of cheap flights to Dubai and the average water temperatures during these months sitting somewhere between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius.

Young Scene Offers Excitement

While established surf resorts offer an entrenched surfing scene, Dubai brings something fresh and exciting to the mix, with a scene that is just a teenager in comparison to the “old man” surfing beaches of Maui or Malibu. Indeed the popular water sport only really took off in the area in the early 90s althouth it has swelled with an influx of expats from traditional surfing nations brought to the area by their business and bringing with them an experience and expertise that has helped the young scene to grow and expand.

So Where Do You Surf in Dubai?

While originally Dubai offered a greater selection of stretches of shore for surfing, the ongoing land and seascaping in the area has really concentrated the wave catching action into two areas of this resort, with the numerous manmade islands now acting as breakwaters in previously popular areas. The first good spot for surfing is the Jumeira Beach which runs alongside the city’s Jumeira Road, while good waves also break at Al Mamzar Park in the Deira area of Dubai. Head towards Surfer's paradise and book from a huge collection of dubai furnished apartment,  dubai beach apartments, dubai serviced apartments, dubai holiday apartments, dubai self catering apartments, dubai rental apartments or simply visit our dubai accommodation page.

Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 or DSF 2011 has started and Organizers have unveiled a host of festival attractions for the sixteenth edition of Dubai Shopping Festival. International shows, concerts, shopping promotions, and raffles worth millions of dirhams. It’s the best time to visit Dubai as huge discounts are offered on almost everything and that’s why just like every year DSF 2011 is all set to draw people from all over the world. Dubai Shopping Festival has recorded a consumer spending of Dh84 billion, and given away prizes worth Dh1.35 billion while drawing over 40 million visitors.

I have listed the highlights of this year Dubai Shopping Festival or the 15+1 solid reasons to visit Dubai anywhere in between 20th January to 20th February:

DSF Opening Ceremony (January 20)
DSF opening ceremony will feature a show at the Burj Khalifa Boulevard and the Dubai Creek Park with fireworks to mark the beginning of Dubai’s famous 32 day festival. Apart from that daily fireworks display on the Seef area of Dubai Creek at 8:30pm will rock Dubai city.
The Sound and Light Show in Wafi is another highlight of this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival which is inspired by the renowned sound and light show in Egypt.

DSF Nissan Mega Raffle and Lexus Mega Raffle

Win prizes worth millions of Dirhams in this year’s spectacular Lexus Mega Raffle and Nissan Mega Raffle held during Dubai Shopping Festival 2011. Purchase a Dh 200 ticket and become eligible to enter into the Lexus mega raffle. For Nissan mega raffle any purchase of more than Dh20 at the EPPCO (Emirates Petroleum Products Company) or ENOC( Emirates National Oil Company) gas stations or the purchase of over Dh200 at the participating shopping malls will get shoppers coupons to enter for the daily and weekly draw.
All in all a total of 79 cars will be given away to the lucky visitors.

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DSF Gold Raffle
The Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group is back this DSF with a gold promotion that is giving away prizes worth millions. Every gold shopper has a chance to take home gold and cash prizes. "Bag of Fortune", offer jewellery customers a chance to win 21 kilos of gold worth Dh 3.5 million through raffle draws.
Half a kilo of gold will be given away daily and on the last day of Dubai Shopping Festival a bumper prize of five kilos of gold will be won by a lucky winner. To qualify customers need to spend only up to Dh 500 on gold jewellery purchases at any of the participating outlets.
In addition there is also a 'Scratch n Wi' promotion where shoppers of diamonds, pearls and watches can win up to Dh 3 million in cash. Anyone spending up to Dh1,000 on diamond is eligible to one 'Scratch n Wi' coupon along with two gold and jewellery raffle promotion coupons, thus doubling their chances at the winning stakes.

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DSF Concerts
Dubai will be dancing to the tunes of some of the world renowned stars in this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival including:
Johnny Lever Live in Concert (January 20;8:00pm – 1:00am; Indian High Scholl Football Ground - Oud Metha Road Bur Dubai)
Faris Karam and Shireen Abdulwahhab (January 28; 8.00 pm - 1.00 am; The Burj Steps in Downtown Dubai)
Dubai Rocks with K.K. and Sunidhi Chauhan (January 28; 8.00 pm - 1.00 am ; Madinat Arena,Madinat Jumeirah)
Tamer Hosny (Mazzika) (February 3; 9:00 pm-1:00 am; Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre)
Pharrell Williams and his band N.E.R.D with guest Mike Posner (February 10; 8:00 pm-1:00 am; Festival City)
Rabeh Saker (February 10; 8.00pm – 1:00 am; The Burj Steps in Downtown Dubai)
Amy Winehouse (February 11; 9:00 pm-1:00 am; Festival City)
Wael Kufury and Nancy Ajram (February 11; 8.00 pm – 1:00 am; The Burj Steps in Downtown Dubai)
Ustad Mohammad Reza Shajarian (February 17; 9:00 pm-1:00 am; Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre)
Fadel Shaker and Haifa Wehbe (February 18; 8.00 pm – 1:00 am; The Burj Steps in Downtown Dubai)
The Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2011, featuring internationally acclaimed blues stars from around the world, will be held from Jan. 20-38.

DSF Dubai Carnival
The all famous Dubai Carnival is all set to hit the streets. Celebratory traditions such as masquerades, parades, singing and dancing done by jugglers, stilt walkers, unicyclists, and musicians from all over the world will make it unforgettable. So watch out for the fun and festivity on every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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DSF Kids Festivities
Dubai Shopping Festival is not all about shopping and that includes kids as well. Desert camp for kids by DSF offers the ultimate experience in terms of fun. Some of the regular Dubai desert safari activities such as camel riding, horse riding and quad bike safari but also a range of Dubai’s local cuisines and a taste of Dubai life will be there to give kids a fun in the sun. Mini Zoo, the Heritage House with its display of Dubai in the Past, the Fun Fare area for kids and not to forget the rented camps, traditional clothes, handicrafts, and other traditional products will also be showcased.

DSF Night Souks
Enjoy shopping in evening or at late night hours at DSF Night Souks with cool night breeze and swaying palm trees in the background. Night Souk encourages bargaining and offers variety of merchandise from world renowned retailers along with entertainment area and restaurants to please food lovers.

DSF Gulf Bike Week (February 10 - February 12)
A 3 day exhibition showcasing incredible selection of not just bikes but accessories and components is bound to appeal the fans. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA Vice-President for Sport and President of the Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE, the full line of hottest sport bikes, cruisers, off road and all terrain vehicles, apparel, accessories, custom-designed bikes and motorcycle-related products will be showcased.

Dubai Shopping Festival Heritage Events
Heritage and cultural events will be as usual conducted at Al Shindagha heritage site (located along the Dubai Creek promenade) and Hatta Heritage Village which are extremely popular among visitors of DSF.
For 32 days DSF visitors to these sites can enjoy the best of Arabian culture and arts daily from 5 pm to 10 pm.

DSF Global Village:
Located in Dubailand on Emirates Road, Global Village hosts a vibrant range of activities that are organized by countries from the different continents of the world including live performances, mouth watering cuisines, exclusive goods and even thrilling rides. Their logo “Where World Comes Together” says it all.

DSF Carpet and Arts Oasis
Since the start of the yearly DSF exhibition in 1996 the Carper and Art Oasis is held on a grand scale and throws light on rich Arabian culture. Carpets from various carpet-producing countries and regions Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, China, and India are always in demand thanks to their unique designs and skillful knitting. Organized by Dubai Customs, the 12,000 square-metre exhibition will feature 52 top exhibitors. Apart from carpets and rugs, handicrafts will be also on display. The event will be held from January 20 to February 20 at the Airport Expo Dubai, West Hall.

Dubai International Kite Festival (January 21)
The Cox & Kings Dubai International Kite Festival is the first of its kind and will attract kite flyers from all around the world. Eminent kite teams such as David Gomberg Kite Team (from USA), Team Mangalore (from India), Buhamai Kite Team (from Kuwait) among many others will rule Dubai skies. A performance by Dubai Drums is one of the many highlights of the event in addition to the tunes of DJs and RJs such as Anirudh and DJ Vimal.

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DSF BEN 10 LIVE (February 10 – February 12)
The popular action character Ben 10 will feature in an adrenaline pumping 80-minute theatrical extravaganza that will combine the best of Ben 10 and Ben 10 Alien Force. The thrilling performance will be filled with electrifying stunts, action flying sequences and cool BMX and skateboard tricks that are bound to amuse the audience.

DSF Kavi Sammelan and Mushaira (Poetry Gathering) 2011 (January 27)
An annual international gathering to celebrate folk, ethnic, literary and urban poetry is look forward by all Poetry lovers. The famous hindi and Urdu literati will enchant audience at the H.H. Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, The Indian High School on 27th of January.

DSF Creations / Fashion Bazaar (February 10-February 20)
“Creations” is a 10 day fashion event that will showcase fashion designers, encompassing both the leading names from the industry as well as emerging talents. “Creations” provides a platform to the aspiring designers and stresses on the importance of Dubai on international fashion week circuits. Held every year at Dubai Mall it assures a sophisticated yet stylish image of Dubai and its fashion industry.

DSF Closing Ceremony(February 20):
And last but definitely not the least the closing ceremony of DSF will be held on 20th of February and even that will be all about celebration.

Perfect Package for DSF 2011
So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and head for this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival. And here is the 15+1 reason why you should visit Dubai Shopping Festival in 2011 as Dubai’s renowned rental portal My Dubai Stay is offering an amazing deal of 50 money saving vouchers. 

With Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 approaching, My Dubai Stay – Dubai’s premier Apartment Rental Company has added new fully furnished apartments to its rental portfolio and plans to add more owing to the increasing demand. Extremely popular among short and long term Dubai travelers,  My Dubai Stay's holiday apartment portal offers a wide range of apartments that are ideal for families, couples and business travelers. These Dubai short stay apartments are an ideal alternative to Dubai hotels and aims to please you and your pocket.
All these newly added Dubai serviced apartments offer standard facilities that you would normally find in a Dubai Hotel such as swimming pools, gym, saunas, steam rooms, even children's play areas and not to forget the breath taking views of Dubai.

1 Bedroom Dubai Apartments:

The newly added one bedroom Dubai rental  apartments are located at the prestigious locations of Dubai including Jumeirah Beach Residences, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Downtown burj Dubai. Enjoy the cool breeze of the sandy beaches of Dubai and indulge in the beach lifestyle by going for surfing and scuba diving. Marvel at the sight of superbly maintained gardens and well-manicured lawns or simply go out to a wide range of restaurants, sports complexes, play areas and health clubs.

2 Bedroom Dubai Apartments:

Offering you a large collection to choose from the newly added 2 bedroom apartments are located at Palm Jumeirah Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residences. The apartments are an ideal choice for all those who are looking for the superior comforts of a hotel along with the independence, space and flexibility of their own place.   

3 Bedroom Dubai Apartments:

Experience the majestic sea views of Dubai without leaving your apartment. Our newly added Dubai  Furnished Apartments are located at Palm Jumeirah Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residences and Dubai Marina. These apartments offer ample space for up to 9 persons and is perfect for short or long Dubai stay.

So don’t delay book your Dubai self catering apartment now and experience a life of luxury and comfort. Visit our Dubai Accommodation page for instant booking.

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), an agency under the Department of Economic Development (DED) and organisers of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), announced the beginning of the regional promotional road show to endorse the 16th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 which will be held from 20th January to 20th February 2011. The theme of this year Shopping Festival is "One World One Family One Festival". To entice more tourists to attend the mega Dubai Shopping Festival Event the road show has kicked off in Saudia Arabia and then move on to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt and India, thus covering its seven main markets.

Dubai Shopping Festival Regional Road Show is a new initiative and is anticipated to promote the events and attractions of DSF regionally. Ibrahim Saleh, Festivals Coordinator General and Deputy CEO of Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), will be leading the road shows and according to him “"We plan to communicate the mixture of activities, promotions, shopping and events that will be on offer in DSF 2011 to the media, travel agencies and tour operators in these countries in an effort to attract more visitors to Dubai."
"More than 6000 retail outlets in addition to around 50 shopping malls will offer sale and discounted prices of up to 75% on a wide range of goods and services," he stressed.

Furthermore attractive Dubai accommodation packages will also be offered. To know more about Dubai Shopping Festival and to avail great discounts stay tune to My Dubai Stay’s Dubai blog. Book your Dubai holiday rental apartments, Dubai furnished apartments, Dubai Serviced Apartments, Dubai Rental Apartments, Dubai Short Stay Apartments and enjoy our special discounted rates.

My Dubai Stay Apartments received an overwhelming response to its Burj Khalifa apartment offer. We like to thank all those who have spread the word, shared and availed our irresistible Dubai Furnished Apartment offer. Here’s an excerpt from the news:

“Living in the world’s tallest tower – although only for a night – is now easily possible. And the deal even comes with groceries, if needed.
A Dubai-based online company - mydubaistay.com - is advertising a one-night stay in a one-bedroom apartment in the Burj Khalifa, starting from Dh1, 300.
According to the website

, this apartment is located on the 19th floor and is fully furnished.
When called, a company reservation executive told Emirates 24|7: “We have a one-bedroom apartment, which can be booked online. Your rent for a day will be Dh1,303, plus an extra of Dh175 for groceries. Check in time is 3 pm and check out is 11 am.”
The website adds: “There is no official international rating system for these private apartments and villas, however, we ensure that the quality of the furniture and equipment that goes into our properties is similar to what you would expect from a five star hotel. The pictures and virtual tours displayed for each property are exactly as you will find when you arrive.”

And here are some of the flattering responses:
 

“The offer mentioned here sounds too good to be true. Seems like I need to make another trip soon :) “Andy 13 December 2010 11:01

 “Fantastic! I have stayed with in the past and was thoroughly impressed with the service and quality of accommodation. I am now looking forward to my next visit to Dubai when I will certainly be giving the Burj Khalifa apartments a try! “ Simon Cooks 13 December 2010 00:55

 “Its good for the tourists to stay and visit this historical place as they wish. “ SULTHAN KHAN 12 December 2010 14:22

 “wow!!! when i visit dubai, wud luv to stay in Burjj. “ allen 12 December 2010 08:19

We truly appreciate your interest and promise to keep on providing the unprecedented quality, competitive pricing and personable services that you expect from our Dubai holiday apartments.

MyDubaiStay is NOT only making headlines but the fantastic, irresistible offer by My Dubai Stay is rated as the “MOST POPULAR IN PROPERTY” in Emirtates 24|7. 

MyDubaiStay is NOT only making headlines but the fantastic, irresistible offer by My Dubai Stay is rated as the “MOST POPULAR IN PROPERTY” in Emirtates 24|7. We are proud to announce that with just a click you can now book and stay with us at the iconic Burj Khalifa Tower.  Rejuvenate your lifestyle by booking this palatial "half way to heaven" apartment. Own the best views of the most photogenic city in the world, Dubai.

Set in Downtown Dubai this Dubai holiday apartment offers unsurpassed luxury and prestige. Residents can enjoy the sky lobbies on the 43rd and 76th floors housing four swimming pools, an exclusive lounge, health and wellness facilities, world's finest dining restaurant and world's highest observatory deck located on 124th floor. And not to forget the famous Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa Park. The park boasts six water features, gardens, palm lined walkways, and flowering trees. At the centre of the park and the base of Burj Khalifa is the awe-inspiring water room, which is a chain of pools and water jet fountains.

Seeing is most definitely believing! So don’t delay book your dream Dubai furnished apartment and avail our special offer of getting free groceries. 

Dubai is a city of skyscrapers and has a long list of tall buildings with Burj Khalifa being the tallest building in the world with its remarkable height of 829.84m (2723 feet). And now locally based developer Tameer has announced that Dubai is ready to embrace another crown with the opening of the world’s tallest residential tower “The Princess Tower” next year.  With its 107 storeys and a boastful height of 414 meters the Princess Tower is bound to dwarf all other Dubai’s residential towers but not for too long. Upon its completion the Princess Tower will boast the most expensive Dubai apartments in the world. The building subtly portrays the rich Arabic  tradition blended with modernity. The ground floor or the Entrance Hall of the building will be covered with white gold and supplemented with diamonds, opals, rubies, sapphires and crystals

Another giant tower “Pentominium Tower” is all set to dominate the city of Dubai with its overwhelming height of 550 m with 122 floors above the ground. Funded by Trident International Holdings the tower’s architectural design was done by Aedas. Swissboring Overseas Piling Corp has done one of the deepest excavation of the world. When completed in 2013, the Pentominium will become the second tallest building in Dubai after Burj Khalifa, and one of the tallest residential building in the world. It's Dubai furnished apartments will offer convenience and comfort of high quality.

But many people are of the opinion that being tall is not all. What do you think?