Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 July, 2015 10:07 am |

• Looney Tunes for the first time to the Middle East
• Amazing prizes to win such as a trip around the world and a brand new Mercedes Benz S-Class 400

 

 Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, announced an early start of its Dubai Summer Surprises celebrations, in partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).  From the first day of Eid Al Fitr until September 5, 2015 across City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates, visitors will enjoy spectacular entertainment and get a chance to win amazing prizes this summer.

 

For the first time in the Middle East, Majid Al Futtaim is bringing world-famous Looney Tunes characters to life. Starting on the first day of Eid Al Fitr, the three shopping malls will run a series of activities from live stage shows, Meet & Greet opportunities with the characters to kids’ workshops. 

 

“In honour of our strategic partnership with DFRE for the last 18 years, Majid Al Futtaim continues to uphold its commitment in contributing to Dubai’s tourism and retail sectors by hosting spectacular prizes to win, unbeatable promotions and compelling activities attracting residents and tourists,” said Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Senior Director – Property Management, Shopping Malls for Majid Al Futtaim Properties.  “Holding onto our brand promise to creating great moments for everyone, everyday, our three shopping malls – City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates - will all be ‘United in Celebration’ this season and are bringing the popular cartoon characters from Looney Tunes to entertain visitors of all ages, for a whole month.”

 

Dubai Summer Surprises deals will surely catch everyone’s attention as the retail stores at the shopping malls will offer amazing discounts and exciting deals.

 

Shoppers who spend AED 300 at any store within Mall of the Emirates will get a chance to enter a raffle draw to win the trip of a lifetime:  an exclusive trip around the world with first class tickets and five-star hotel accommodations in London, New York, Cape Town, Shanghai, Sydney and Rio de Janeiro.

For a minimum spend of AED 300 at any store in City Centre Deira and Mirdif, visitors will get a chance to step up a gear and drive home an elegant brand new Mercedes Benz S- Class 400.

 

Every Mastercard holder, who shops for AED 300 at any store within the three malls, can get a chance to win a cash prize worth AED 500,000; while all visitors will get a chance to win daily prizes to up to AED 500,000 in gift cards from City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates, when spending AED 300 or more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entertainment Listings

 

The Amazing Daffy Duck & TAZ show

A 20-minute interactive Looney Tunes stage show featuring Daffy Duck, TAZ and friends exclusively at Mall of the Emirates.  This will follow an exclusive Meet & Greet with the characters and arts & crafts workshop for kids. Three shows x 20 minutes per day.

Date:  First day of Eid Al Fitr – July 26, 2015

Timings: 5:30pm, 6:45pm, 8:00pm

Location: Mall of the Emirates – Central Galleria

 

Night Time Capers show

Exclusively at City Centre Mirdif, Sylvester and Tweety Bird will entertain the young ones and the young-at-heart with a humouristic 25-minute live stage show, followed by a Meet & Greet session with the characters.

Date:  July 29 – August 7

Timings: 5:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm

Location: City Centre Mirdif – Central Galleria

 

Tweety & Sylvester’s kids workshop

Enter Tweety’s cage for fun this summer to watch classic cartoons, hone artistic skills by making a birdcage and Sylvester’s mask, and be rewarded with an instant prize.  Available for all ages during mall hours, seven days a week. 

Date:  July 29 – August 7

Timings: 2-10pm

Location: City Centre Mirdif – Central Galleria

 

Wun Wabbbit Wun show

Little ones will enjoy a 25-minute live show featuring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, followed by an exclusive Meet & Greet.  Three daily shows will be presented.

Date:  August 8 - 17

Timings: 5:30Ppm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm

Location: City Centre Deira – West Court, Level 2

 

Bugs Bunny Zone

A fun-filled kids’ workshop, where children can watch Bugs Bunny cartoons, make Bugs Bunny ears and carrot mobile, show artistic skills in coloring, and be rewarded with an instant prizes.  Available for all ages during mall hours, seven days a week. 

Date:  August 8 - 17

Timings: 2-10pm

Location: City Centre Deira – East Court, Level 2

 

For more updates, please follow the shopping malls’ accounts on social media platforms:  www.facebook.com/CityCentreDeira, www.facebook.com/CityCentreMirdif and www.facebook.com/MalloftheEmirates.

 

 

About City Centre Deira

City Centre Deira is the original flagship mall in the Majid Al Futtaim Properties portfolio.  Launched in 1995, it pioneered the concept of combining shopping and entertainment in the region.  It remains one of the region’s most visited destinations, attracting over 20 million visitors a year. The Centre has over 370 stores including its anchors – Carrefour, Debenhams, Iconic, Sharaf DG, Virgin Megastore and Paris Gallery.  It prides itself with its wide range of mid-market popular brands such as Zara, Forever 21, H&M, Splash, Marks & Spencer, American Eagle and Toys R Us, as well as a host of electronic stores. In addition to offering a great and convenient shopping experience, the Centre also features City Centre Hotel and Residence, managed by Pullman; VOX Cinemas, an 11-screen multiplex cinema, Magic Planet family entertainment centre, over 58 international dining options, a Fitness First facility, dedicated tourist services; and a Metro Station at its doorstep.  For more information, please visit: www.citycentredeira.com  or www.facebook.com/CityCentreDeira

 

About City Centre Mirdif

City Centre Mirdif is a family-oriented shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination, welcoming more than 24 million visitors annually. Spread over 196,000sqm of retail space, City Centre Mirdif is home to 475 international brands including 80 multi-cuisine dining outlets. With a focus on fashion, lifestyle homewares and electronics, major stores include Carrefour hypermarket, Debenhams, Centrepoint, Crate & Barrel, Emax, Home Centre, Hamleys, Decathlon and a Fitness First facility.  City Centre Mirdif’s unique leisure and entertainment offer includes iFly Dubai, Little Explorers, Soccer Circus Dubai, Yalla Bowling, Aquaplay and a 10-screen VOX Cinemas. City Centre Mirdif is the first shopping mall in the region to achieve a Gold LEED rating for its environmentally sustainable design. In 2014, City Centre Mirdif received four Gold Awards for Marketing, Sales, PR and Digital Media excellence at the Middle East and North Africa Shopping Centre and Retailer Awards. City Centre Mirdif opened in 2010, and is located along Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road. The mall is owned and managed by Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa. For more information, please visit: www.citycentremirdif.com or www.facebook.com/CityCentreMirdif

 

 

About Mall of the Emirates

Mall of the Emirates is the world’s first shopping resort and flagship luxury destination, and welcomes close to 40 million visitors annually. Home to more than 590 international stores, totalling 235,000sqm of retail space, the mall offers more than 80 of the world’s most prestigious brands housed in the Fashion Dome and Via Rodeo, such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel and the Middle East flagship for Prada.

A dining destination with more than 90 restaurants and cafés, Mall of the Emirates also features major department stores including Harvey Nichols and Debenhams, as well as fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics, home furnishing outlets and the largest Carrefour hypermarket in the city. With direct access to the Dubai Metro, the mall includes 7,000 car park spaces. The mall’s unique family leisure offerings include Ski Dubai - the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort and snow park, a 14-screen VOX Cinemas, a Magic Planet, and the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre. Two 5-star hotels, the Kempinski Mall of the Emirates and Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel, adjoin the mall. Mall of the Emirates is currently undergoing an AED 1 billion multi-stage redevelopment project, Evolution 2015, which will introduce new luxury, dining, lifestyle and entertainment concepts, anticipated to be completed by late 2015. In 2012, the International Council of Shopping Centers ranked Mall of the Emirates as the seventh most profitable shopping centre in the world by sales per square foot, and first in the Middle East. Mall of the Emirates opened in 2005, and is located in Al Barsha on Sheikh Zayed Road. The mall is owned and managed by Majid Al Futtaim the leading shopping mall, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa.  For more information, please visit: www.malloftheemirates.com or www.facebook.com/MalloftheEmirates

 

 

About Majid Al Futtaim

 

Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

 

A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one man’s vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to ‘create great moments for everyone, every day’. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates’ most respected and successful businesses spanning 13 international markets, employing over 27,000 people, and achieving the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the Middle East.

 

Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 17 shopping malls, 11 hotels and three mixed-use communities in MENA, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, City Centre malls, and also four community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company holds exclusive rights to the Carrefour franchise in 38 markets across Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, operating a portfolio of over 60 hypermarkets and over 70 supermarkets in 13 countries. 

 

Majid Al Futtaim operates 143 VOX Cinema screens and 18 Magic Planet family entertainment centres across the region, in addition to iconic leisure and entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai and iFly Dubai, among others. The Company launched the first LEGO-certified store in the Middle East and is parent to the consumer finance company issuing 'Najm' credit cards, a fashion retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Juicy Couture and Halston Heritage, and a healthcare business. In addition, Majid Al Futtaim launched Enova, a facility management company, through a joint venture operation with Veolia, a global leader in optimised environment resource management. The Company also operates in the food and beverage industry through a partnership with Gourmet Gulf. www.majidalfuttaim.com

 

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