Madonna is back in action with her 9th world tour and after a break of 3 years.  The tour kicks off with a show on 29th May in Tel Aviv from where she will perform in Abu Dhabi and Istanbul and then move on to Europe. Madonna will perform at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Arena, Yas Island on June 3 (few days before Dubai Summer Surprises) in front of an expected audience of 45,000. The excitement is growing as Madonna’s daughter Lourdes will also perform as a backing dancer during the tour.

Madonna, the queen of Pop has been ruling the hearts for more than 30 years and it seems that the end of her career is nowhere in sight as she still continues to mesmerize her fans with her enthralling performances and captivating music. The controversial star who will celebrate her 54th birthday this year old more than 300 million records worldwide and is acknowledged as the world's top-selling female recording artist of all time by the Guinness World Records.

Madonna is back in action with her 9th world tour and after a break of 3 years.  The tour kicks off with a show on 29th May in Tel Aviv from where she will perform in Abu Dhabi and Istanbul and then move on to Europe. Start planning for your Dubai summer holidays a bit earlier to make the most of your trip.

The tour announcement came after Madonna’s successful performance on Super bowl where the theme was of Roman Empire and a record 114 million people tuned in to watch the glitzy and glamorous artist’s performance with the release of her new single Give Me All Your Luvin’, from her much awaited new album M.D.N.A. The song is already Number 1 on iTunes in the U.S. and 34 other countries.

Madonna will perform at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Arena, Yas Island on June 3 (a few days before Dubai Summer Surprises) in front of an expected audience of 45,000. The first batch of 22,000 tickets will go on sale on February 27th. Tickets will go on sale at http://thinkflash.ae/

The excitement is growing as Madonna’s daughter Lourdes will also perform as a backing dancer during the tour. So grab the tickets before they are sold out. Plan ahead to make the most of your summer vacations and book a Dubai flat in advance to save more.

If you are looking for Dubai Christmas Deals or Dubai Christmas and New Year Deals in 2011, then look no further as My Dubai Stay Serviced Holiday Rental Apartments is proud to offer not one but plenty of accommodation deals to suit any traveler’s budget and needs. 
Without a further delay we are listing some of the amazing deals to suit your Dubai Christmas and New Year budget.

Early Booking Discount Offer

Pay less and enjoy an amazing early bird’s discount on Christmas and New Year in Dubai. Save 5% by booking Dubai Self Catering Apartment or Holiday Villa just a few days early. Pay in full at the time of booking and enjoy a remarkable discount .Plan ahead and book your Dubai Serviced Apartment to enjoy a notable discount. Secure your Christmas holiday, why settle for a cheap hotel when you can have all the luxuries and amenities at a much cheaper rate?

Best Price Guarantee
Although it’s highly unlikely but if you find a lower rate of Dubai Holiday Rental Apartment or villa in the same location, on the same dates and offering similar services within 24 hours of confirming your reservation please forward us and we will happily match the price.
Plan your vacation with us and rests assure that you are staying at a fantastic Dubai furnished apartment at an unbeatable price.

Dubai Holiday Discount Vouchers

Book your Dubai Flat and save over 8,000 AED on dining and entertainment.  Book With My Dubai Stay and reward yourself this Christmas with a wide variety of free coupons and enjoy Dubai like you never experienced before. My Dubai Stay Apartments is probably the ideal place for you and your family to have a fun filled vacation. Stay in a 1 bedroom apartment to 4+ bedroom apartments or right in front of Dubai beach, without a doubt, you can expect the comfort and security of staying at a home away from home.

Last Minute GCC Dubai Weekend Accommodation Deal

 If you are a GCC resident and planning a vacation, weekend getaway or business trip then look no further. Take advantage of My Dubai Stay’s Last Minute GCC Dubai Weekend Accommodation Deal and grab yourself an amazing 40% discount. Dubai is a city of delights so do not hesitate spend your Christmas and New Year in Dubai and prepare yourself for a trip like no other.

MyDubaistay.com Last Minute Deals

Last minute vacations are the ultimate stress relievers, and thanks to My Dubai stay the most economical way to stay. Offering you the best value for your money as new Dubai apartments are added frequently. So embrace your spontaneity and pack your luggage and head for Dubai for a memorable experience. Enjoy the same quality and service that you expect from My Dubai Stay.

Blend into the timeless beauty and shopping heaven of Dubai in Christmas and New Year 2011. The whole world will be celebrating but make your celebration bigger and better without any extra burden. Avail fantastic Christmas deals by My Dubai Stay Furnished Apartments and get ready to celebrate Christmas and New Year like never before!

Dubai alongside its neighboring city Abu Dhabi have enough to offer and are among the popular tourist places. When formula 1 comes to UAE as Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, one of the most exciting races on the Formula 1 circuit, the cities become a must-see for any race fan or fanatic.
Compared to other racing countries, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has a relatively short yet memorable history of involvement in the Formula 1 calendar. Only last year the Yas Marina Circuit, at Abu Dhabi  enter record books when its nail biting day-night race bestowed the world champion title to Sebastian Vettel who became the youngest champion and only second Germany to hold the title after the famous Michael Schumacher. Also Ferrari World amusement park is a must for all Formula 1 fans.
Here is the 2011 teams and drivers line-up

Team 1 : Red Bull Racing

Points	558
Engine	Renault
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	Austria/UK
Drivers	Sebastian Vettel(Germany)
	Mark Webber(Australia)

Team 2 : Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 

Points	418
Engine	Mercedes
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	UK
Drivers	Lewis Hamilton(Britain)
	Jenson Button(Britain)

Team 3 : Ferrari Marlboro

Points	310
Engine	Ferrari
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	Italy
Drivers	Fernando Alonso(Spain)
	Felipe Massa(Brazil)

Team 4 : Mercedes GP Petronas

Points	127
Engine	Mercedes
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	UK/Germany
Drivers	Michael Schumacher(Germany)
	Nico Rosberg (Germany)

Team 5 : Lotus Renault GP

Points	72
Engine	Renault
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	France/UK
Drivers	Nick Heidfeld (Germany)
	Vitaly Petrov (Russia)

Team 6 : Force India

Points	49
Engine	McLaren
Tyre	Bridgestone
Country	UK/India
Drivers	Adrian Sutil(Germany)
	Paul Di Resta (Scotland)

Team 7 : Sauber

Points	40
Engine	Ferrari
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	Switzerland
Drivers	Kamui Kobayashi (Japan)
	Sergio Perez  (Mexico)

Team 8 : Scuderia Toro Rosso 

Points	37
Engine	Ferrari
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	Austria/UK
Drivers	Sebastien Buemi (Switzerland)
	Jaime Alguersuari (Spain)

Team 9 : AT&T Williams

Points	5
Engine	Cosworth
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	UK
Drivers	Rubens Barrichello (Brazil)
	Pastor Maldonado(Venzuela)

Team 10 : Team Lotus

Points	0
Engine	Renault
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	UK/Malaysia
Drivers	Heikki Kovalainen (Finland)
	Jarno Trulli( Italy)

Team 11 : Hispania Racing

Points	0
Engine	Cosworth
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	Spain
Drivers	Narain Karthikeyan (India)
	Vitantonio Liuzzi (Italy)

Team 12 : Marussia Virgin Racing

Points	0
Engine	Cosworth
Tyre	Pirelli
Country	UK
Drivers	Timo Glock (Germany )
	Jerome d'Ambrosio (Belgium)

So, with all the action and excitement building up, pack up your bags and make a reservation with Dubai Serviced Holiday Rental Apartments by My Dubai Stay. Those who have seen Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year and plan to watch it again will tell you that by renting a Self Catering Dubai Apartment you get to enjoy two cities at the cost of one. To feel the sensations, hear the sounds, view the sights and to have a splendid Grand Prix weekend book a Dubai Holiday Apartment. Choose from a wide selection of apartments. Don't miss the chance of a life time. Visit Dubai Abu Dhabi on the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend from 11-13 November 2011 and make unforgettable memories.

Looking for Dubai Holiday Rentals? Searching on Google / Yahoo or may be Bing (not on Wikipedia I hope) “Dubai Holiday Rental Apartments” OR “Dubai Holiday Rentals” OR “Rent Dubai Holiday Apartments” OR “Holiday Apartments in Dubai” OR more precisely “Dubai Holiday Apartments”.

Looking for Dubai Holiday Rentals? Searching on Google / Yahoo or may be Bing (not on Wikipedia I hope) “Dubai Holiday Rental Apartments” OR “Dubai Holiday Rentals” OR “Rent Dubai Holiday Apartments” OR “Holiday Apartments in Dubai” OR more precisely “Dubai Holiday Apartments”. Then search no more as you have come to the right site and at the right time and here are some of the reasons why!

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.

For apartments booking visit Furnished Apartments in Dubai. Stay at Self Catering Apartments in Dubai for a fun filled time while in Dubai. Enjoy many activities at preferential rates with the best facilities. Holiday Apartments in Dubai promise to bring you the best selection of apartments to choose from. Stay at comfortable rooms and enjoy quality services to ensure visitors have a great time. Fully equipped the apartments offer ideal holiday life style. Reserve a Serviced Apartments in Dubai  and make the most of your vacation.

With Dubai Ramadan coming to end and Eid in Dubai is approaching a lot of popular bands and artists will be performing in the upcoming Shoppieta festival. The 5 day festival will have 5 fantastic and entertaining nights where top performers from all over the world will entertain through Live Concerts in Dubai. The concerts will start from 8 in the evening and will carry on till late night. Here is the detail of each of the concerts and the artists.

Arabic Night Concert

Date: 31st August 2011

Artists: Two Lebanese Singers Nancy Arjam and Melhem Zein will be performing at Meydan in Dubai

Filipino Night Concert

Date: 1st September 2011

Artists: The popular Pop and R&B band South Border will perform along with the talented yet bold and beautiful Mocha Girls. Once again Filipino night will give a special treat to music lovers.

Persian Night Concert

Date: 2nd September 2011

Artist: The attraction of Persian night in Dubai is the one and only Googoosh. Attending a live performance of the famous Iranian artists will indeed be a pride for any music lover.

Indian Night

Date: 3rd  September 2011

Artists: The Padma Shari winning artist Hariharan and Shankar Mahadevan will perform the much needed soulful songs that satisfies every listeners ears and heart. 

International Night

Date: 4th September

Artists:  The last but definitely not the least, the International night will see 50 CENT gracing Dubai’s doorstep once again. Last time he received a Hero’s welcome and this year again the crowd is ready for the music that not only moves your body but your heart too. And then there will be grand-finale performances from the big names of Bolloywood: the gorgeous Priyanka Chopra, heart throb Shahid Kapoor, desirable Munni Badnam aka Malaika Arora Khan and sizzling Jacqueline Fernandez.

Get ready for the non-stop entertainment of back to back Concerts in Dubai and hurry to book Dubai Furnished Apartments by My Dubai Stay, Check our Apartments in Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residences, Jumeirah Lake Towers Rentals, Palm Golden Mile Residences, Palm Jumeirah Apartments, Palm Jumeirah Houses, Palm Jumeirah Shoreline Residences and Dubai Springs Villas.

Shoppiesta Start Date: 31st August 2011

Shoppiesta End Date: 4th September 2011

Shoppiesta will be held at : Meydan

Shoppiesta Official Site : http://www.shoppiesta.com

Shoppiesta Entry Ticket Charges: Dhs 5

Shoppiesta Tickets available at : Enoc/Eppco, Time Out Tickets and Virgin Megastores from the 15th of August 2011. 

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Dubai, the city of festivals is all set to celebrate another shopping fiesta named as “Shoppiesta” standing for Shop, Savor and Celebrate and why not as Eid ul-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Dubai and start of a three day celebration and festivity. But this year with Shoppiesta it will stretch for almost a week starting from 31st August 2011 till 4th September 2011. The first ever consumer lifestyle fair, Shoppiesta will be held at Meydan, home of horse racing event and will offer a premium shopping experience. Organized by Citron one of  Dubai’s leading Events, Marketing and Communication company, it is all set to add spice to the upcoming Eid celebrations.

Families and children will enjoy the exciting entertainment in the form of amazing bargains, sports, fun filled activities, talent shows, competitions and not to forget the the much awaited concerts. With 32 cuisine choices and four hours of nonstop daily entertainment Shoppiesta will ensure that this Eid there will be no dull moment and something for people of all ages. Tickets for Shoppiesta and concerts can be bought from Enoc/Eppco, Time Out Tickets and Virgin Megastores from the 15th of August 2011. VIP and VVIP Table bookings can be done through Citron by contacting them on 04 3588 911.

Keep on watching Dubai blog for more news on Shoppiesta and check our Furnished Apartments in Dubai, Self Catering Apartments in Dubai, Holiday Apartments in Dubai, Serviced Apartments in Dubai and Flats in Dubai to celebrate a fantastic Eid.

When everyone is complaining about Summer’s hot and humid temperatures, Dubai welcomes Summer in a surprising way and that is by running a famous event known as Dubai Summer Surprises or DSS. This year  DSS promises to offer even greater experience as more and more malls and sponsors are showing interest. Dubai Shopping Festival, which ran from 22nd June 2011 to 31st July 2011 aims to attract family and shopaholics to Dubai to escape the heat and enjoy shopping, dining, games, promotions and entertainment in Dubai’s luxurious surroundings.

Dubai Summer Surprises will see 14 leading shopping Malls participating in the event that is growing enthusiasm among people of all ages.  Some of the top surprises that awaits the shoppers include a chance to win Ten BMWs (2012 model) and lucky coupon on spending more than AED 200. The participating shopping malls are Oasis Centre, Palm Strip, Burjuman Centre, Reef Mall, Lamcy Plaza, Arabian Centre, Hamrian Centre, Al Mulla Plaza, Al Bustan Centre, Mazaya Centre, Century Mall, Al Manal Centre, Al Ghurair City and Ibn Battuta Mall. Apart from that Deira City Centre is collaborating with Mall of the Emirates and Mirdif City Centre to give away weekly prizes worth a total of AED 1.5 million.

Experience refreshing spa therapy that reduces fatigue and stress in a leisurely fashion.  This year once again more than 30 Spa centers are associating with Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (Depe) to offer amazing discounts to the Dubai visitors and set the mood for the holiday season.

Modhesh World with all its fun filled games and activities is back to give the entire family a reason to celebrate. My Dubai Stay offers Serviced Holiday Rentals that are stylish, modern and are ideally located. The Furnished Apartments in Dubai provide a stylish and contemporary living space, with a kitchen, a bathroom and a dining area along with spacious Dubai rooms.  For details visit Flats in Dubai, Villas in Dubai, Dubai Holiday Apartments and Dubai Short Term Apartments. Also visit our Dubai Marina Apartments, Jumeirah Apartments, Cheap Dubai Apartments, Dubai Accommodation, Dubai Luxury Apartments, Dubai Waterfront Apartments and Budget Dubai Apartments pages.

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.”

So start planning and book your Dubai Furnished Apartments, Dubai Self Catering Apartments, Dubai Holiday Apartments, Dubai Serviced Apartments, Dubai Short Stay Apartments, Dubai Accommodation, Dubai Rental Apartments, Dubai Beach Apartments and Dubai Last Minute Deals  by My Dubai Stay Apartments.

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.

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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.

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