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DSF 2010 brings the celebrations back onto the streets during the 15th edition with festivities across four prominent locations in Dubai – Al Rigga, Al Seef, Al Diyfah and The Walk JBR. Each street or venue is being themed to reflect numerous aspects of DSF. While the Al Rigga Street will comprise of fun fairs and rides, Al Diyafah will be decorated with stunning lights, Al Seef will take the art and culture theme, while The Walk JBR will host numerous events including a week of performances by renowned jazz artists.
  Covent Garden Market

Date: 28th January to 28 February 2010
Time: Saturday to Wednesday:  5:00pm to 11:00pm 
           Thursday to Friday: 5:00pm to Midnight
Venue: Al Riqqa Street
  Street of Lights

Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010
Time: 4pm to 11pm
Venue: Al Diyafah Street
  Fun Fair Area
 
  • The Electrical Games Fun Fair Area
  • The Redemption Games Fun Fair Area
  • The Inflatable Games Fun Fair Area

Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010
Time: 4pm to 11pm
Venue: The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence and Al Riqqa Street
Al Seef Street - Daily Events

Al Seef Street, located in Bur Dubai is one of the most popular locations during Dubai Shopping Festival. This year Al Seef Street will come alive with various fun-filled events sponsored by Burjuman. Entertainment activities for one and all include:

  • Perfumes Souk
  • Fuwala Souk
  • Antiques Souk
  • Electronics Souk
  • Textile Souk
  • Photography Souk
  • Art & Craft Oasis
  • Community Souk
  • Cinema Under the Stars
  • Sunset Theatre
  • Restaurants Around the Cinema
  • The Commercial Area

Date: 28 January - 28 February
Time: Saturday to Wednesday:  5:00pm to 11:00pm
           Thursday to Friday: 5:00pm to Midnight
Venue: Al Seef Street 

Carnivals and Funfair at Al Riqqa Street

Al Riqqa Street, sponsored by Al Ghurair City, will turn into a mini funfair, giving every visitor regardless of their age a feel of being a part of the festivities. Apart from the brightly lit décor, the street will be filled with artists who will not only perform but also encourage families to participate in the same.

The main stage will hold dance performances by various performers, while the four smaller stages will include acts by street musicians and story tellers. Talented artist such as painters, caricatures, craftsmen, etc will have a specially designated area to entertain the audience with their talent.  Bringing culture and fun on the streets, Al Riqqa road will be full of the following acts by various roaming performers:

  • Tanoura Dance
  • Georgian Dance Group
  • European Dance Group
  • Middle Asian Dance Group
  • Street Art & Craft Workshops
  • Story Teller
  • Stilt Walkers Group
  • Roller Blades Group
  • Clowns Group
  • Unicyclist Group
  • Living Statues Group
  • Famous Look-a-Likes Group
  • Fire Dance & Blowers Group
  • Balloon Folders Group

Date: 28th January to 28 February 2010
Time: Saturday to Wednesday:  5:00pm to 11:00pm
           Thursday to Friday: 5:00pm to Midnight
Venue: Al Riqqa Street

Heritage and Diving Village

Located near the mouth of Dubai Creek, the Heritage and Diving Village features potters and weavers who practise traditional craft. The Village welcomes tourists from around the world for an insight into Emarati culture with displays that include an ancient armoury and Bedouin camps. Dubai’s maritime history is also found here, much of it focusing on the pearl industry that thrived for centuries until the discovery of oil.

Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Venue: Shindagha, Dubai Creek
The Walk at JBR - Daily Events

To celebrate DSF 2010, The Walk at JBR brings tradition and culture back to Dubai! Focusing on complete entertainment for families, a variety of cultural shows will take place at this unique location as listed below:

  • Heritage Village
  • Banader Al Turath (Heritage Collections Exhibition)
  • Dubai Hotels Events
  • Al Henna Show
  • Emarati Souk
  • Emirates Culture Corner
  • Al Hadher Wedding Ceremony
  • Bedouin Wedding Ceremony
  • Traditional Competition
  • Traditional Food
  • Marine Handicrafts
  • Bedouin Handicrafts
  • Traditional Folklore Bands (Al Ayalla/Al Harbiyah/Al Liwa)
  • Arabic Calligraphy Corner
  • Arabic Hospitality
  • Traditional Games
  • Heritage Houses
  • Traditional Café
  • Traditional Photography
  • Pearls Exhibition
  • Camel & Horse Riding
  • Roaming Activities
  • Kids Show
  • Falconry Shows
  • Horse Show

Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Venue: The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence
  Handicrafts & Workshops  at Al Riqqa Street
 

This DSF people will not only see live performances but can also try their hand at various fine arts, like:

  • Origami
  • Ceramic painting
  • Calligraphy Artist
  • Caricature Artists
  • Face Painting
  • Glass painting
  • Henna
  • Mask Embellishment
  • Clay Moulding
  • Card Making

Date: 28th January to 28 February 2010
Time: Saturday to Wednesday:  5:00pm to 11:00pm 
           Thursday to Friday: 5:00pm to Midnight
Venue: Al Riqqa Street
  Performer Shows
 

Performer shows including jugglers, stilt walkers, unicyclists, musicians and many more will make special appearances throughout the week at several shopping malls. Bringing colour and vigour into your life this DSF are the following performers:
DSF Shopping Bag Carnival Group

  • Turkish Dance Group
  • Street Musicians Group
  • Orange Drummers Group
  • Majorettes Group
  • Stilt Walking Group
  • Shopping Commandos Act Group
  • Shopping Dancing Group
  • Badhai Dance Group
  • Kalbelia Dance Group
  • Light & Balloon Group
  • Mr. Wind Act
  • Flip Flop Bag Show
  • Serbian Dance Group
  • Tanoura Dance Group
  • Greek Dance Group
  • The Rock & Rolla Acrobatic Show
  • Puppet Show
  • The Amazing Christopher Dance Show

Date: 28th January to 28th february 2010 (Weekdays)
Time: 6:30pm onwards
Venue: Shopping Malls in Dubai
Dubai Carnivals

As the vibrant and colourful face of DSF, Dubai Carnivals is an all-out display by various performers to showcase the festive feeling across Dubai. Dubai Carnivals will hit the streets during every DSF weekend with around 120 performers livening up the streets and shopping malls of Dubai.

Date: 28th January to 28th February 2010 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 8pm onwards
Venue: Al Riqqa Street, Al Seef Street, Al Diyafah Street, The Walk at JBR and several Shopping Malls
Traditional Parade with Camels

A tribute to Emirati culture, The Walk at JBR promises a memorable evening at the Traditional Parade, complete with camels.

Date: 29th January 2010/ 5th February 2010/ 12th February 2010/ 19th February 2010/ 26th February 2010
Time: 8pm to 9pm
Venue: The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence
Traditional Dress Competition

Amongst the wide variety of programmes scheduled to entertain the public this DSF, is the traditional dress competition.

Date: 4th and 5th February 2010/ 11th and 12th February 2010/ 18th and19th February 2010/ 25th and 26th February 2010
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Venue: The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence
Japanese Cultural Week

Date: 24th to 28th February 2010
Time: 5pm to 10 pm
Venue: The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence
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