Nancy Ajram dazzles the crowds at Mall of the Emirates
World of Fashion closes with star-studded glam including a finale by Etoile
Dubai, UAE – World of Fashion, the fashion, beauty and style festival of the year hosted at Mall of the Emirates came to a spectacular close yesterday, with singing sensation Nancy Ajram making an exclusive appearance on-stage. Admired for her charm, sense of style and amazing talent, Nancy welcomed fans, posed for photos and spoke about her personal style influences.
The evening was a star-studded event, as Ingie Chalhoub brought her luxury Etoile brand to the runway for two glamorous shows. Socialites, fashion-trendsetters and the ‘who’s who’ of Dubai were all there at Mall of the Emirates as it brought World of Fashion to a close.
Highlights of this year’s festival included appearances by international designers and artists such as luxury footwear designer Gianvito Rossi, Italian jeweler Robert Coin and famed Middle East make-up artist Bassam Fattouh. In between chic fashion shows by modern brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY and Bebe, a special World of Fashion Studio was set up to offer complimentary hair, beauty and nail treatments.
World of Fashion also debuted the Middle East launch of ‘Watch Hunger Stop’ charity campaign by Michael Kors, where for each watch sold – 100 meals will be provided to feed hungry children worldwide.
World of Fashion is a part of Eid in Dubai festivities.
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| World of Fashion, Mall of the Emirates October 3-14, 2013 at the Central Galleria | ||||
| Date | Events / Catwalk Shows | |||
| Thursday October 10 – Monday October 14 | An exclusive Fashion Exhibition showcasing an exquisite preview of Autumn Winter collections. | |||
| Win the Ultimate Fashion Experience with Roland Mouret courtesy of Harvey Nichols. Visit the Harper’s Bazaar World of Fashion, Central Galleria or Harvey Nichols from 3 – 14 October, for a chance to win business class flights for two to London with Virgin Atlantic. Includes three night stay in Knightsbridge hotel, private meeting with Roland Mouret, plus a designer dress from his SS14 collection. | ||||
About Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates, the world’s first shopping resort, is located in Dubai at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed Road. The multi-level shopping centre currently features more than 560 international brands with a total gross leasable area (GLA) of 233,467 sqm including department stores, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing outlets and the largest Carrefour in the city. The compelling family leisure offer includes a Magic Planet family entertainment area, a multi-screen VOX Cinemas, the world-renowned Ski Dubai – the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort and snow park, the 500-seat capacity Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC) and more than 90 international dining and café options. Mall of the Emirates features an unmatched luxury offer housing more than 80 of the world’s most renowned designer brands in Fashion Dome and Via Rodeo. For the convenience of guests, the mall has two adjoining hotels: the 5-star Kempinski Mall of the Emirates and the 5-star Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel. Mall of the Emirates is ranked as 7th most lucrative shopping centre in the world by sales per square feet, and first in the Middle East in a study by the International Council of Shopping Centers in 2012.
Majid Al Futtaim Properties
About Majid Al Futtaim Properties
Majid Al Futtaim Properties is the leader in the ownership, development and management of shopping malls, Hotels and complimentary mixed use communities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Majid Al Futtaim Properties has changed the face of shopping, leisure and entertainment across the region with 16 world-class malls operating in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt and Lebanon with a combined gross leasable area (GLA) of over 1 million sqm and more than 2,800 tenancies. In April 2013, Majid Al Futtaim Properties opened its first mall in the Levant region and other projects are currently under development in Cairo, Egypt and Beirut, Lebanon. The Company’s shopping malls continue to witness a steady increase in footfall with more than 160 million visitors in 2012. Majid Al Futtaim Properties has earned numerous accolades and awards from international organisations that have recognised its leadership and the quality of its properties.
Majid Al Futtaim Properties has four flagship shopping malls; three in Dubai and one in Bahrain. In Dubai, Deira City Centre boasts over 370 stores, leisure and entertainment facilities and over 50 restaurants and cafes; Mall of the Emirates houses over 560 international retail brands, including 80 luxury stores and the world-renowned Ski Dubai; and Mirdif City Centre offers visitors a mix of retail, leisure and entertainment options including 465 stores and iFLY Dubai, an indoor skydiving centre. Bahrain City Centre is the largest shopping, leisure and entertainment complex in Bahrain with 350 international brands including 60 dining options, and features Wahooo!, the region’s first region’s first indoor- outdoor waterpark.
Majid Al Futtaim Properties also owns nine hotels in the UAE and two in Bahrain, all of which are linked to the company’s shopping malls. The hotels’ strategic proximity to the company’s shopping malls promotes direct access to a wider international demographic and attracts more than 1.2 million guests annually.
The Company is currently developing three master-planned communities. The Wave, Muscat, a joint venture with the Government of Oman; will combine more than 4,000 beautiful properties, Almouj Golf, Almouj Marina, four premier hotels and new retail, leisure and dining opportunities at a seafront address in the new heart of Muscat. The 250,000 sqm Waterfront City development in Beirut, Lebanon, a joint venture with Société Joseph Khoury & Fils Holding SAL, will feature over 1,500 residential homes, an office district, shopping mall, two international hotels, as well as multiple parks and a marina front promenade. Al Zahia, developed by Sharjah Holding, a joint venture between the Government of Sharjah and Majid Al Futtaim Properties, will be a fully integrated community featuring a range of villas, apartments and commercial units.