23 November 2006
Fashion brand Stradivarius was shortlisted for the recent Clothing and Fashion Accessories award at MAPIC 2006 held in Cannes in France this month.

MAPIC, which began in 1993, is the annual international market for retail real estate, where more than 1,500 retailers meet over three days and showcase new concepts and developments, discover new trends and seek to develop in the international arena.

Each year MAPIC holds awards to celebrate the most dynamic retailers for their international development, across several categories, including Clothing Fashion and Accessories, Leisure, Services, and Electrical Goods, Catering and Healthy and Beauty.  Stradivarius was the only UAE nominee in their category.

Commenting on the nomination, Stradivarius brand manager Jean-Michel Bolly said, "Stradivarius is thrilled to have been nominated for this award which has important industry standing worldwide, and our UAE parent company, Dubai Holding Group is particularly proud to have represented the Emirates in this way".

Duncan McLellan, managing director of Dubai Holding Group added, "To be shortlisted in the fiercely competitive clothing and fashion sector is a tribute to and recognition of the quality and standards that UAE retailers have attained and continue to.  It is also confirmation that the region has established itself as a major shopping destination in the world.

Stradivarius stores may be found at:

Abu Dhabi Marina Mall               
tel 02 681 8020

Dubai Deira City Centre - tel 04 294 1221 (Now at 1st Floor Fashion Precinct)

Mall of the Emirates - tel 04 341 3999

Dubai Festival City - COMING SOON

Abu Dhabi Mall - COMING SOON

A sister company of Zara, Stradivarius is a Spanish franchise brought to United Arab Emirates by Dubai Holding Group.

Visit www.stradivarius.es for more fashion news

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For further information, please contact
Jean-Michel Bolly                                              
Brand Manager                                                 
Stradivarius
Tel 04 332 3232                                                
Email jeanm@dubaiholdinggroup.com         
        
Angela Summers
PR Consultant
Tel 050 552 4991
Email angela11@eim.ae

© Press Release 2006