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Malls - Dez 25, 2008 13:45 - 0 Comments

Dubai Marina Mall to target local residents

The Dubai Marina Mall, which opens on Monday, will be targeting local residents who want to avoid traffic jams and Dubai’s loud super-malls, at a time when consumer spending in Dubai looks set to slow.

Emaar Malls’ latest project will be opening in what could be described as the perfect storm for the city’s trademark shopping centres: consumer confidence is wavering at a time and tourist spending is on the slide, while the amount of retail space is growing.

But the Dubai Marina Mall is hoping that local residents will want to avoid traffic jams and opt for a local alternative. Continue…

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Retail - Jan 6, 2009 14:20 - 0 Comments

Jewellers pull out all stops to boost sales

The gold and jewellery trade in the UAE is tackling downturn in sales by attracting customers with schemes and promotions.

The leading Indian jewellery chain Joy alukkas Group is offering 10 BMW Series 3 cars to customers buying gold or diamond jewellery worth Dh500 or more.

Sky Jewellery, another Indian company, is offering 10 kilograms of gold as an incentive to attract customers. Continue…

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Events - Jan 4, 2009 11:14 - 0 Comments

New Year sales shopping breaks in Dubai

Anyone looking for a more exotic place to do their New Year sales shopping might like to consider a shopping break to Dubai for the Dubai Shopping Festival.

Now an established event on the international calendar, the Dubai Shopping Festival start on January 15th and is a month-long shopping, entertainment and cultural extravaganza.

And for the first time at this year’s shopping festival, UK residents will be able to take advantage of the new duty free rules introduced on December 1st 2008. Continue…

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