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

Bringing local, regional, and international jazz artists together in a unique event, the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival is divided into two sub-events this year. Artists performing this year include some of the best known names in the jazz scenario today, making music come alive for 17 whole days.

World of Jazz

Date: 3rd to 9th February 2010

Time: 8:30pm & 10:30pm

Venue: The Walk at JBR

Jazz Festival

Date: 10th to 19th February 2010

Time: 10th February to 16th February: 8:30pm - 11pm
17th February to 19th February: 6pm to 12 midnight

Venue: Dubai Media City

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.

Date: 4th to 6th February 2010

Time: 4th February: 2pm to 11:30pm
5th to 6th February: 12pm to 8pm

Venue: Dubai Festival City

Date: 13th to 18th February 2010

Time: 7:30pm onwards

Venue: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition - Parking C

Date: 25th - 28th February

Time: 8:30pm - 11:30pm

Venue: H.H. Sheikh Rashid Auditorium - Indian High School