The arrival hall of Dubai International Airport receive a huge number of visitors during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), most of whom are families.
A team of university students in traditional costumes welcomes the visitors, and they represent 30 countries.
Many flights arrive in Dubai daily, with a lot from the GCC states and other Arab countries, Europe and all parts of Asia, bringing many families to the UAE during DSF 2004.
Dubai International Airport welcomes its guests with special decorations that feature the logo and the theme of the Festival.
The procedures are very easy, enabling the visitors to have an excellent first impression of the wonders they are going to see outside.
Lt. Col. Jassim Abdul Ghafour, head of the Welcoming Committee of the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD), said: "DNRD is welcoming DSF visitors in a very special way and helps in making all the procedures very easy. There is a special reception for the members of the press, artistes and our many other eminent visitors. They are received in a hall called 'Ahlan', and the procedures that they go through are made even easier. They are provided with literature and brochures to introduce them to the many marvels they will experience in Dubai.
"DNRD is taking special care of children, and the team hands out goody bags of gifts to children.
"Flowers are given to the mothers who come in, with the number of flowers being given out crossing 2,000. Visitors to Dubai during DSF 2004 will feel the inherent hospitality of our land right from the moment they step off the aircraft.
"The decorations the lights, colours and themes all serve to build a festive atmosphere, much like how Dubai is during DSF," he added.
Visitors can get information and can also book taxis and hotel rooms as well as rented cars from the Customer Service Desk at Dubai International Airport.
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