Dubai Shopping Festival becomes talk-of-the-town with amazing live concerts, food & fun activities

Live music was flavour of the Day 2 as Clean Bandit performed an eclectic and upbeat DJ set.

By ET Bureau | Dec 31, 2020, 08.00 AM IST

There was high octane entertainment, amazing street food stalls amidst throbbing festive cheer amongst the audience.

The ongoing festivities at the Dubai Shopping Festival have become the talk-of-the-town, not just in Dubai but also in India and world-over. The DSF kickstarted with such fanfare that the fun quotient only got several notches higher on Day 2 with shoppers, foodies and pop music fans enjoying a boastful line-up of live concerts. There was high octane entertainment, amazing street food stalls amidst throbbing festive cheer amongst the audience.

AMAZING PERFORMANCE
A memorable performance by singing sensation Anne-Marie at Etisalat Market OTB at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai was the stand-out event of the second day of DSF. Anne-Marie said, “I am so excited to come back and perform at the Dubai Shopping Festival. I always have a great time when I've visited in the past.” Her fans sang along with her at the headlining show. The entire event took place in complete accordance with the health and safety guidelines set by the Dubai Government.

Live music was flavour of the Day 2 as Clean Bandit performed an eclectic and upbeat DJ set alongside vocalist Yasmin Green. Clean Bandit said that they love Dubai and performing at the DSF was indeed amazing.

PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENTS
The concerts were organised in association with official Radio Partner Virgin Radio Dubai and Emaar. The live shows were a perfect accompaniment to the fingerlicking choice of food by varied vendors. To add to the zing were the choicest of retail stalls on offer at Etisalat Market OTB.The entire area has been revamped this year as part of an exciting Asian and Korean-inspired NEWTRO theme.

FESTIVE SPIRIT

A fabulous day of unending delights, the Day 2 of the Dubai Shopping Festival witnessed scores of enthusiastic families and also youngsters. Together, everyone soaked up the festive spirit at the wonderful Jingle Bell Rock show at Dubai World Trade Centre's Sheikh Saeed Hall.There was great excitement from the viewers at the screening of the Christmas classic movie - The Snowman, at The Theatre at Mall of the Emirates.

The Dubai Shopping Festival is ongoing right till January 30, 2021. So, there's every reason for you to visit Dubai. The DSF has been organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).

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