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Love, the Cure for Retail Recession
DUBAI - February 14 has a little pink circle drawn over it in Jennifer Dsouza’s calendar. “I marked the date a few weeks ago, and I bought my husband a wrist watch last week” said Jennifer.
Her husband Vivian who was window shopping at the Mall of the Emirates said, “Valentines Day is just another day where retailers hope to sell cards and chocolates.
But the economy is in recession, so my wife shouldn’t expect a gift.” It’s the busiest time of the year for chocolate boutiques, flower shops and hotels.
St. Valentine’s Day or plain V Day for many is when couples take the opportunity to pamper their loved ones, or celebrate love and promise everlasting togetherness.
Ryan Divakar scooped a Dh100,000 shopping spree prioze at Deira City Centre’s DSF promotion in a result that was entirely down to the romantic interest in his life. Ryan’s fiancé, Francesca Noronha, had entered the competition on his behalf after buying him pair of sunglasses as a special gift. The huge win for Ryan came just two months after he relocated to
The win was a complete surprise for the happy couple. “I would never have imagined in my wildest dreams that the gift of these sunglasses from my fiancé was going to lead to this amazing shopping spree,” said Ryan.
“This is without doubt the second best thing that has happened to me after coming to
“I entered the draw almost as an afterthought, but the win has made me realise that we are lucky in love!” she added.
The Dh100,000 shopping voucher draw is being held each week over the month-long DSF, which comes to an end on February 15—the day after Valentine’s Day.
Whereto go
Hotels and restaurants are vying to enchant couples with special menus on four-poster beds, foot massages and great music.
Cora De Conceicao-Stuart, Hotel Manager, The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai, said:” We’re focused on creating new hospitality choices for our guests that reflect the spirit of the season.” ‘Love is in The Address’, the Valentine’s Day package, promises a perfect evening for two over a private dinner on the terrace of the Spa Suite.
The in-suite 5-course candlelight dinner package overlooking Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building, includes a private meeting with Executive Chef Uwe Faust to select the menu according to the couples’ preferences.
The hotel’s Valentine’s Package is only available on February 12, 13 and 14. Westin Hotel,
For the first time ever, Ski Dubai is offering pedestrian ski lift rides, turning a functional trip to the top of the slopes into a more leisurely journey. Couples opting for the Valentine weekend Pedestrian Package, being held on Thursday 12, Friday 13 and Saturday 14, can pay Dh375 for two entries to the
In addition to accessing the park, they will also be entitled to a trip on the Ski Dubai chairlift at the centre’s main slopes stopping at the Avalanche Café halfway up for a warming hot chocolate. After experiencing the truly amazing slopes and scenery at Ski Dubai, couples can then unwind and enjoy dinner at the
Chocolates and Flowers
Like roses, chocolates have long been a quintessential gift. However, if you are seeking amodern twist on a traditional favourite it would be wise to head to the desert.
Al Nassma Chocolate LLC, producers of the world’s first ever camel milk chocolate have a decadent range of chocolates on offer. The luxury chocolatier’s newly opened shop is located in UmmNahad, along the
“We have seen a great increase in sales over the past few weeks as people ready themselves for Valentine’s Day. Many have ordered our bespoke gift baskets, which can be tailored to customer’s needs.” These chocolates can be purchased directly from their store located at Umm Nahad,
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