Quench the shopper in you at the Dubai Shopping Festival

It’s like a rejuvenating spa therapy that brings about instant results of bliss and glee! I love shopping. It’s as simple as that. Be it a dressy rendezvous at an uptown designer store or a weekly trip to the grocery store; I just love the experience.So being the fervent shopper that I am, I had pledged that I would visit the Dubai Shopping Festival once before I turn thirty. I had been saving for three years just so that I have enough (and nothing is enough when it comes to shopping) dough to make this epic trip. The opportunity came knocking my door few days back when one of my best friends shifted to Dubai and called me there to visit her during the Dubai Shopping Festival. I didn’t waste a single second and packed my bags for the land of dreams and malls; countless, endless lanes of shops and stores which had the best designer stores, thrift stores and speciality stores nestled in them.You will not only find the best ladies fashion clothing but skin and hair care, electronics, cars, stationary, home décor, furnishings, accessories, handbags and shoes etc. Not only this, one take part in numerous activities and fun sessions that are organised by the Dubai government specially for the shopping festival visitors. Every year they arrange International fashion shows, inspiring street theatre, film festivals, mid night fireworks, special events for kids etc.The Dubai shopping festival was started in 1996 with a view to boost tourism and has since worked wonders. More than 3.5 million visitors flock the country of UAE during this time. It is usually held from January to March.  The days have the streets bustling with shoppers looking for great deals and the night skies are lit up by vivid confetti of fireworks.  To make the experience of shopping more exciting and affordable, people can go for various packages on offer by the DSF association. You have the option to choose from a 3 start, 4 star or 5 star packages which suits your pocket and taste.People from all over the world come to this shopping hub for many reasons. The biggest of them is enjoying tax free shopping at hugely discounted prices. Every mall and store in Dubai is on sale during the shopping festival plus you don’t even have to pay any additional custom duty or tax for the wares you purchase; whether they are ladies fashion clothing or high tech electronic items.In order to make the festival more interactive and exciting, malls announce everyday cash prizes. These include unbelievable gifts and gratification. Daily cash prizes going up to thousands of Dirham a common phenomena during the festival. Not only this, there are daily car draws and gold prizes to be won. Lucky shoppers get the opportunity to shop and win these mind blowing prizes like a kilo gold or a swanky car.You name a brand and you will find it during the Dubai shopping Festival. It is indeed a dream come true for any shopper who loves to not only shop but look around and absorb the exciting environment around them. I am all set for journey, are you?