MAF Shopping Malls opens doorway to full range of real estate services

Dubai, May 11, 2006: Deira City Center (DCC), one of the flagship shopping, leisure and entertainment center's within MAF Shopping Malls today launched its 10-day home and property show from May 10th to May 20th, 06. This breakthrough initiative offers a one-stop- shop window for prospective buyers.

It brings together, for the first time, Dubai's premier real estate, home finance, home furnishing and landscaping companies under a single banner - the DCC Home Show 2006. Participants include market leading companies such as Tamweel, the home finance provider, and several property specialists.

Fareed Abdel Rahman, General Manager of Deira City Center, said: "There is tremendous footfall through the Center, a significant proportion of which involves people with real estate requirements. The Home Show, which runs from May 11 to May 20, will answer their needs in a way that has not been tried previously."

"The show uniquely offers a genuine one-stop shop for real estate, finance, furnishing, even decoration and landscaping. It allows customers to explore various home options in the convenience of Deira City Centre. We anticipate making the Home Show an annual event," added Rahman. 

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Notes for editors
Property retailers participating in the show include: Desert Dream Real Estate, Tiger Real Estate, Luxury City Real estate, Rustar Real Estate, Nora Real Estate, Damac Properties, Best Homes Real Estate, Omniyat Properties, Engel and Volkers, World Wide Real Estates, Dubai Oasis Real Estate, Realty One. The main Sponsor of the show is Tamweel, the home of Home finance. Retailers including Jawad Home and Marina Gulf will offer special furnishing offers. Landscaping specialists, Brook Plants will also offer special consultancy during the Home Show

About Deira City Centre:
Deira City Centre is one of the flagship shopping, leisure and entertainment center's within the MAF Shopping Malls portfolio.  A multi-faceted complex, it has over 340 stores and attracts over 20 million visitors a year, making it one of Dubai's top attractions. 

Deira City Centre is unique in its variety of retailers and anchor stores which include Carrefour, Zara, Debenhams, Woolworths, Virgin Megastore, Paris Gallery, Sun and Sand Sports, Magrudy's. In addition to offering a great shopping experience, the centre is a home to Sofitel City Centre Hotel and Residence; 11 screen multiplex CineStar, adjacent to international restaurants and cafes ; Magic Planet family entertainment centre; Arabian Treasures, an enclosed 'souk' featuring 14 unique shops; a Textile Court as well as a food court with 12 unique quick service restaurants ; dedicated tourist services; a specialized Jewellery Court and a hub of electronic stores on the ground floor that all add to the overall atmosphere.

Deira City Centre welcomes the latest luxury home and fashion Zone featuring Sia and White company within Jawad Home and 26 popular outlets within the Bin Hendi Avenue such as Hugo Boss, GF Ferre, Paul and Shark.

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