Certain Prime Events Held Annually ;

Dubai Shopping Festival:

Dubai Shopping festival usually takes place from mid January to mid February annually . It attracts bigger audience every year .Thus It plays a vital role in the country's innovative plan to prompte economic development based not just on the local population and market but also on regional and global markets through constantly building on its attractiveness as a place to visit , enjoy experience some retail therapy .There are record numbers of visitors logged- in at the key DSF attractions such as the Global village and Night Souq. Mean while, the Global village saw record number of visitors drawn to special features such as the Night Souq,Desert Camp, and the new attraction ,Jabel Ali Outlet ,Daily concerts, Layali Dubai, featured well known names in the Arabic music world who performed to a packed hall every evening .

Venue : Dubai

Organizer :Dept of Economic Development

P.O Box 25425 Dubai

Tel: 04- 2235444

Fax: 04- 2235888

Email : help@mydsf.com

Website: www.mydsf.com

Dubai Summer Surprise:

It is a government initiative which began in 1998 summer months The objective is to avail of Dubai ,numerous facilities such as tourist sites, cultural heritage and shopping centres in attracting visitors from neighbouring Gulf and other countries. The huge discounts in retail shops and competitive hotel rates ,combined with lots of activities ensure success of the event .

Venue : Dubai

Organizer :Dept of Economic Development

P.O Box 25425 Dubai

Tel: 04- 2235444

Fax: 04- 2235888

Email : info@mydsf.com

Website: www.dubaided.gov.ae

Dubai International Holy Quran Award and the Islamic Figure of the Year ;

This competition enjoys the full support of Dubai government and is held in collaboration with several Islamic Organizations The objective of this event is to encourage people to memorize the Holy Quran verses, in compliance with correct recitation rules .A prize will be given away to the best Islamic figure in the field of Quran interpretation and Islamic Studies ,Also lectures will delivered by well-known scholars on various Islamic issues .

Venue : Dubai

Date : The Holy Month of Ramadan

Organizer : Dubai International Quran Prize Committee

P.O.Box 42042

Tel: 04-2733000

Fax: 04-2733777

Email: quran@emirates.net.ae

Website: www.quran.gov.ae

Dubai Air Show

The show ,held once in two years, provides an opportunities for manufacturers to exhibit the latest technologies in the aviation industry on the dawn of the new millennium. Dubai Air Show is the third of its type in the world and can compare with the world's leading aerospace exhibition. During the days of the exhibition the various firms conduct exciting flying shows- demonstrating their advanced technology in a new era of challenges for the aviation industry

Venue : Dubai International Airport

Organizer : Dubai Fairs & Exhibitions

P.O. Box 773 Dubai

Tel: 04-2822855

Fax: 04- 2822866

Email: info@fairs-exhibs.com

Website: www.dubaishow.org

HorseRaces

Horse racing is a traditional Arab sport activity, yet Dubai horse racing events have won International reputation, attracting the interest of numerous horse breeders domestically and worldwide, Held throughout the year, particularly in winter season .

Venue : Dubai Horse Racetrack

Organizer : Emirates Horse Races Association

P.O.Box1178 Dubai

Tel : 04-3313311

Fax : 04- 3313322

Website: www.emiratesracing.com

Offshore Racing

The international boat racing championships and the famous local stars put Dubai and the UAE among the top boat racing organizers. The international offshore racing tournaments held in Dubai focused the world's media spotlight on the Emirate , thereby promoting Dubai as a tourist destination . Among seasports held in Dubai there are powerboat races, boating, sailing , racing , ultrafast powerboat races, jetskiing and other seasports.

Venue : Dubai

Organizer : Dubai International Marine Club

P.O Box 24883 Dubai

Tel : 04 – 3994111

Fax : 04 – 3994148

Email : dimcdxb@emirates.net.ae

Website : www.dimc-uae.com

UAE Desert Challenge :

This long distance rally is for Salon Cars Classes A.N. Internationally known professionals will compete in this rally through the UAE sandy desert and rough mountains areas . Huge cash prizes will be given away to the successful competitors .

Venue : Dubai

Organizer : Automobile & touring Club

P.O.Box 1714 Dubai

Tel : 04 – 2669922

Fax : 04 – 2666996

Email : rallyuae@emirates.net.ae

Website: www.uaedesertchallenge.com

Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament

Tis tournament is held at the play ground of Dubai Golf Club .Several international players participate in this event for which the cash prizes are allocated

Venue : Dubai

Organizer : Dubai Golf & Racing Club

P.O.Box 6302 Dubai

Tel : 04 – 2822789

Fax : 04 – 2820921

Website : www.dubai-2002.com

Pedigree Camel Races :

Camel racing is a traditional sport ,which shows keenness of the citizens of this area to preserve their heritage and assert the popularity of this ancient sport Camel races provide visitors and tourists with a unique opportunity to a really fantastic show characteristic of the region

Venue : Nadd Al Shiba Camel RacingTrack

Organizer : Nadd Al Shiba Camel RacingTrack

Management

Tel : 050 – 6255000