Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 3 January, 2015 12:04 am |

Jan 2: Giuliana Rancic Visit at Mall of the Emirates
Timings: 3:30pm
Known to host red carpet events in Hollywood and for starring in her own reality TV show along with her husband Bill, the E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic will be at Mall of the Emirates as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Dubai Shopping Festival. The couple’s visit to the mall includes a stop at Ski Dubai – where they will meet the adorable penguins and propel across the breadth of snow-capped grounds with a state-of-the-art zip line, Snow Bullet.

Jan 1 – 3: Maraca Tall at Mall of the Emirates
Timings (Jan 1 & 3): 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00 pm
Timings (Jan 2): 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00 pm
Raising Afro-Brazilian rhythms to new heights, six colourful musicians on stilts featuring traditional Maracatu drums will literally delight mall visitors even if they are 100 metres away.

Jan 1 – 6 (except Jan 2): Lady Marionetta at Mall of the Emirates
Timings: 5:00pm, 7:30pm, 9:00pm
With a slight pull and pluck of strings, mall visitors will be amazed by how the animated lady puppeteers perform tricks with their mini marionettes.

Jan 1 – 31 (Thursdays to Saturdays except Jan 2): Pipe Men at Mall of the Emirates
Timings: 5:00pm, 7:30pm, 9:00pm
The Pipe Men roaming performers, who are coming to the UAE for the first time, are out of this world both literally and figuratively!

Jan 1 – Feb 1: 20 Gold Coins to be given away daily at City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif
Shoppers who spend AED 399 minimum at any store within the mall get a chance to enter a draw for a prize of 20 gold coins every day!

Jan 1 – Feb 1: A Bentley, Holiday of your choice and Gadgets up for grabs at Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates launches three different zones at the mall this DSF: Luxe Zone, where shoppers can spend a minimum of AED 699 and get a chance to win a brand new Bentley Continental GT V8 and 19 luxe prizes worth of AED 5000; Leisure Zone, where a trip to one of the 20 favourite fashionable destinations can be won upon spending AED 399; and Tech Zone, where 20 Apple gadgets worth AED 5000 are given away daily with a minimum spend of AED 399. Each zone is identified by colour and extensive signage within the mall.

Jan 4 – 27 (Sundays to Tuesdays): Pipe Men at City Centre Deira
Timings: 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
The Pipe Men roaming performers, who are coming to the UAE for the first time, are out of this world both literally and figuratively!

Jan 4 – 27 (Sundays to Tuesdays): French Pierrots at City Centre Mirdif
Timings: 4:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm
The colourful French Pierrots are heading to the UAE for the first time! These comedic characters entertain through a fusion of comedy and circus acts!

Jan 7 – 29 (Wednesday s and Thursdays): 20th Anniversary Celebration Parade at City Centre Deira
Timings: 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
Twice a week, a stunning collection of birthday entertainers in costumes designed by Cirque du Soleil producers will roam City Centre Deira to celebrate DSF’s 20th birthday. Their mission is to spread joy and encourage lots of smiles!

Jan 7 – 27: Tom & Jerry Stage show and Maze at City Centre Mirdif
Location: Central Galleria
Show Timings (Jan 7 – 16): 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm
Majid Al Futtaim is bringing an international licensed show Tom & Jerry for the first time in the region. In addition to an interactive stage show for the whole family from Jan 7 to 16 and an interactive cheese maze (January 7 – 27) will be set up at City Centre Mirdif for kids to experience the Tom & Jerry chase live at the mall. Photo opportunities with the characters will also be available. The mechanics are easy - mall visitors who shop for a minimum of AED 399 at any store within the mall can enter the maze. Players should then help Jerry escape Tom and hand the cheese at the finish line to win amazing prizes instantly.

Jan 7 – 14: The International Festival of Fashion Photography Exhibition
Mall of the Emirates will transform into an open gallery for monumental fashion and beauty photos taken by renowned and influential international and local photographers. The fascinating and fashionable photographs will be displayed in a large format exhibition at the Central Galleria.

Jan 7 – 16: Ballet vs. Hip Hop at City Centre Deira
Location: East Court
Timings: 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm
A non-verbal, award-winning, international performance combining ballet and break dancing. The show features breathtaking dance routines including pirouettes, rock, hip-hop, and ballet. The storyline unfolds with dynamic dance routines throughout the show.

Jan 11 - 13: Illuminated Puppets at City Centre Mirdif
Timings: 5:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
i-Puppets is a roaming act performed by five puppet players. The characters’ eyes light up and the sounds come from their costumes! Fun for all the family to see!

Jan 15 – 21: Caitlin De Ville at Mall of the Emirates
Location: Central Galleria
Timings: 5:00pm, 7:30pm, 9:00pm
Zambian born Caitlin De Ville is an electric violinist, who has performed across the world for the Royalty, Presidents and World Leaders. With her unconventional style of playing the violin results from a long term love affair with popular and underground dance culture. Mall visitors will her back flipping, flying over the audience’s heads and playing her instrument without missing a beat.

Jan 18 – 27:  Tom & Jerry Stage Show at City Centre Deira
Location:  East Court, City Centre Deira
Timings:  4:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm
Majid Al Futtaim is bringing an international licensed show Tom & Jerry for the first time in the region.  A 20-min live performance suitable for the whole family will feature the adventures of the popular cat and mouse duo.  Photo opportunities with the characters will also be available after each show.

Jan 22 – 31: Cirque Montage at City Centre Mirdif
Location: Central Galleria
Timings: 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm
Cirque Montage creates a whimsical world of animated characters who each play a role in a cinematic tapestry. The acts weave together in a 30-minute collage of traditional cutting-edge circus arts and comic. This world class production is produced by a former Cirque du Soleil performer who worked in a Las Vegas production for over five years. Three shows per day.