Luxury Mall Plays Host to International Celebration of Art during Dubai Summer Surprises 2006
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
In association with the Dubai Naturalization & Residency Department (DNRD) and as an integral part of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), BurJuman, the definitive destination for high-end shopping in the Middle East, will be hosting a week long 'celebration' of art and culture this week.
As part of Art Surprises - which runs between June 29th and July 5th - the mall will be playing host to various art-orientated events which will include an exhibition of paintings from the Emirates International Student Creativity Contest and educational 'Global Art Stations' from the UAE, Morocco, Syria, Jordan, India, Pakistan and Egypt.
In addition to live statues and KungFu 'challenges', there will also be performances from the legendary Spanish dance group, Los Rancheros on June 30th, as well as extensive entertainment on offer for children, encompassing a puppet show on July 2nd, a 'Kids Artist Workshop' on July 3rd and a 'Kids Art Competition' on July 4th.
"Art and culture are extremely important to the BurJuman ethos and we are therefore pleased to be bringing this exciting art collaboration to the UAE," said Sabina Khandwani, head of PR and Marketing, BurJuman.
"The event promises to be more than just an educational enterprise. It is set to be an amazing visual spectacle that will engage, delight and captivate art lovers and art enthusiasts of all ages," Khandwani added.
"In addition, we also have an exciting competition which will run for the duration of the promotion. When customers spend AED 200 they will automatically be entered into a draw with a daily win of AED 50,000 and a grand prize of a deluxe villa," she concluded.
Finally, as part of its efforts to reach out to the less fortunate children in the UAE, BurJuman has also set up a special 'Shatoor' tent, where shoppers can get Arabic henna tattoos, get their faces painted and buy items for sale, with proceeds going to the Beit Al Khair orphanage.
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About BurJuman
The haven of luxury shopping, the residence of high-fashion BurJuman today has the world's largest concentration of high fashion luxury shopping brands. Here's where the leading fashion icons mingle comfortably with one another. Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel, Hermes, Valentino, Prada, Moschino, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Emanuel Ungaro, Loewe, Etro, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Christian Lacroix, Salvatore Ferragamo, Just Cavalli, and many more. Temptations abound, but the feeling of getting the finest in an ambience of absolute comfort and luxury is wonderful. With over 300 leading fashion stores including Saks 5th Avenue, you'll always be spoilt for choice.
Located in the heart of Dubai, the BurJuman Centre is a distinctive landmark which comprises over 2.8 million square feet of retail space. The centre's atrium courtyards, beautiful seating and abundant foliage create a relaxed yet vibrant shopping environment.
You can also choose from a wide selection of restaurants, a food court and cafs.
© Press Release 2006
