An outdoor event that will surely attract families, the DSF Familiy Camp, organised by Watani, is a getaway from the city and a return to nature. Organised at Warqa’a 4 area throughout DSF 2010, families and visitors have the options of renting tents for days or choosing from the endless number of activities designed for adventure enthusiasts. Attractions include camel rides, quad bikes, and horse riding, in addition to barbecue facilities and an exclusive food court that will serve local cuisine amongst many others. Those who would like to indulge in a bit of shopping will even find a souk selling traditional clothes, handicrafts, and other traditional products. Children can look forward to a kiddy rides zone and an inflatable zone. If these weren’t enough, the camp will stage entertainment shows throughout to provide a real memorable outing. The camp is open to public who can either book the tents or come in for a day of pure excitement.

Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010
Time: 24 hours
Venue: Al Warqa 4 Area

An exhibition and sale of some of the rarest, largest, and most unique carpets and rugs from around the world, Carpet Oasis is an attraction for those who have a penchant for not only carpets but culture and history. Spread across thousands of square metres, the exhibition features products from areas renowned for carpet-making such as Iran, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Turkemistan. Apart from carpets and rugs, handicrafts are also on display. This event is organized by Dubai Customs.

Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010
Time: Saturday to Thursday: 10am to 10pm
            Friday: 4pm to 11:30pm
Venue: Dubai Airport Expo - West Hall

Don’t miss Shopper’s Day - the whole new promotion scheme on 28th January, 2010 - the inaugural day of DSF 2010.

Shopper’s Day is guaranteed to kick-start the shopping season during the 15th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival, with instant Cash Prizes worth a total of AED of 500,000 being  given away on the inaugural day of the festival across all DSF sponsor-malls!

Be sure to shop on the first day of DSF2010 at all participating malls. Every AED 500 worth of purchases on Januray 28th 2010, entitles you to a Scratch & Win card, that allows  a chance to win instant cash prizes from AED 500 to AED 2000. 

A total of 600 lucky shoppers will be rewarded for their shopping on the first day of DSF 2010 – Don’t forget to shop to be one of the lucky ones.

In addition to this exciting promotion, the whole day will also have various activities and great offers at participating malls to encourage shopping and winning!

Date: 28th January 2010
Time: 10am to 12 midnight

Participating Malls include:
Al Bustan Centre                Al Ghurair City                Al Mulla Plaza
Al Quoz Mall                         Arabian Centre              Bin Sougat Centre
BurJuman Centre              Century Mall                    Deira City Centre
Dubai Festival Centre       Dubai Marina Mall          Hamarain Centre
Ibn Battuta Mall                  Jumeirah Centre             Karama Centre
Lamcy Plaza                       Mall of the Emirates       Mazaya Shopping Centre
Mercato                                Oasis Centre                   Palm Strip
Reef Mall                             Souk Al Bahar                  The Dubai Mall
Times Square Centre       Town Centre                    WAFI

With a special camp just for kids, Watani is an ardent supporter of fun and entertainment.

Date: 30th January to 13th February 2010
Time: 8:30am to 1:30pm
Venue:  Al Warqa 4 Area

Lovers of jazz will have a free seven day Jazzy musical nights at The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence as DSF brings to Dubai the World of Jazz. Featuring 14 bands including 7 local and 7 international bands the Jazz fans cannot ask for more.

Free admission for all.

Date: 3rd to 9th February 2010
Time: 8:30pm & 10:30pm
Venue: The Walk at JBR 

Every year, during the Gulf Bike Week, bikers from all over the region come down to Dubai to celebrate their love for everything on two wheels in a festive atmosphere. Held in association with Harley Davidson, the event provides a perfect lifestyle environment for music fans, sports enthusiasts, and thrill seekers of all nationalities and age group. Attractions include exciting biking experiences, freestyle bike demonstrations, spectacular stunt shows, and entertainment for adults and children.

Tickets are priced at:
Day Pass: AED 40
Silver Festival Pass: AED 465
Gold Festival Pass: AED 630

Date: 4th to 6th February 2010
Time: 4th February: 2pm to 11:30pm
          5th to 6th February: 12pm to 8pm
Venue: Dubai Festival City

Bringing local, regional, and international jazz artists together in a unique event, the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival includes some of the best known names in the jazz scenario today, making music come alive for 10 whole days.  

Network Jazz Garden
Date: 10th to 16th February 2010
Time: 8:30pm to 11pm
Venue: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Tickets are priced at:
Walk in: AED 100 + 2 drinks
Free Admission by online registrations only

Main Concerts
Date: 17th to 19th February
Time: 6pm to 12 midnight
Venue: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Tickets are priced at:
Regular: AED 275
Front Seat: AED 575
VIP Jazz Tent + Open Bar AED 975

This is a play about the daily social life of different characters (good and bad) and the way they interact with each other. Starring Tareq Ali, Haya Shuaibi, Shehab Hadjiyeh, Ahmad Al Shemmari, Nawaf Najm and others, this is play is promises complete entertainment.

Tickets are priced at AED 100, AED 200, AED 250, AED 400 and AED 600. For more information, call 055-708777, 055-7555579.

Date: 25th to 28th February 2010
Time: 8:30pm to 11:30pm
Venue: H.H. Sheikh Rashid Auditorium - Indian High School