Dubai, Thursday, September 23, 2007: UPTOWN Mirdiff, a Union Properties development, has launched a charity campaign in conjunction to its unique Ramadan promotion for Dubai's residents. For every AED200 spent, AED5 will be donated to raise funds for Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs. With this campaign, shoppers will also be entitled to win instant Scratch & Win prizes for every AED200 that they spend.                                               

AnneMarie Shein, Property Manager at UPTOWN Mirdiff commented: "We are very pleased to host a Ramadan campaign for the first time here at UPTOWN Mirdiff, especially with the nature of our charity campaign we have the opportunity to involve the community in charitable donations that would help aid a good cause. Shoppers visiting UPTOWN Mirdiff will also get a chance to learn about the activities and the role of Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs from the various activities the children of the centre will be hosting during the holy month."

Mrs. Isphana Al Khatib, Director, Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs added, "We are truly happy to partner with such a reputed organization and be part of this activity which is helping raise much needed resources for the centre and also giving us the opportunity to showcase the abilities of the children at Uptown Mirdiff."

In addition to the charity and promotional campaign, UPTOWN Mirdiff is also hosting weekend activities that will entertain shoppers and visitors of all ages. The various activities range from caricature artists to influential shows and plays, as well as live Oud performers. The Ramadan promotion at UPTOWN Mirdiff is scheduled to run for a period of one month. Shoppers will be entitled to win instant Scratch & Win prizes for every AED200 spent and they will also be eligible to enter the weekly raffle draw. The grand draw of the promotion will be held on the last day of Ramadan.    

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About UPTOWN Mirdiff
Architecturally designed along the lines of an ancient spa town, UPTOWN Mirdiff, a Union Properties development is built in the heart of one of Dubai's most tranquil locations, featuring an excellent variety of residential properties, play areas and recreation facilities nestled within landscaped gardens and public parks. Superbly appointed Townhouses, stylish Rowhouses and five distinct apartment styles are planned around a Grand Piazza, the centerpiece of the community. Abundant with neighbourly appeal and filled with convenient shopping and dining outlets, UPTOWN Mirdiff is a delightful, secure family living environment. The community shops are closely integrated with the residential apartments as part of the low-rise buildings that are a feature of the development. With over 100 outlets 400,000 sq ft that is managed and leased by Union Properties, the outlets are closely integrated with residential apartments as part of the low-rise buildings that are a feature of the development, complete with a dedicated underground parking for 1,700 cars including loading/unloading bays.

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