Mega sales, 5 must-attend events in Dubai this October

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Mega sales, 5 must-attend events in Dubai this October

Check our list and make your plans for the month.

By Curated by Anita Iyer

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Published: Mon 1 Oct 2018, 11:40 AM

Last updated: Tue 2 Oct 2018, 10:06 AM

As the winter sets in the UAE this month, it is time to get outdoors and attend the many events happening in the city. 
From concerts to electronic sales, from the opening of the Global Village to the biggest clearance sale, you can choose what interests you most. 
You don't need to go searching for the events as we have curated the best ones for you. Check the list below:

Time to buy your electronics


The electronic sale you have been waiting for is here. At just Dh20, you can get an entry ticket to the Gitex Shopper Autumn Edition starting at Dubai's World Trade Centre from October 2, 2018.  
The exhibition will be held till October 6. The 5-day electronics extravaganza will bring top electronic brands, retailers and tech enthusiasts together, to maximise on great electronics deals and offers, daily prize draws and product launches. 

Biggest clearance sale on top brands 

Shop for Dh500 and get Dh300 back in dining, shopping and activity vouchers. If you are visiting Gitex at World Trade Centre, head to Hall 2 and shop at the biggest clearance sale in Dubai. 
Free entry from 10 am to 11pm every day till October 6, you can shop for brands like Guess, Reiss, Croc, Ted Baker, Charles & Keith and many more. 

Groove to Vengaboys 

Get ready to groove to the 90s' pop music as Vengaboys are set to perform at Zero Gravity in Dubai on October 18.   
Soak in nostalgia as Vengaboys will churn out their hits Boom, Boom, Boom, We Like to Party! and We're Going to Ibiza. 

Get fit with Dubai Fitness Challenge

The Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is back again for the second year, so pull up your socks and get ready.  
Starting from October 27 to November 24, gyms, yoga studios and popular resident hotspots will be among some of the places welcoming the residents to be part of the month-long challenge.  
You don't have to fork out a penny as you can shed the pounds by being part of free classes and passes.  

First edition of POPCON  

For the first time in Dubai, we have a festival dedicated to comics and pop culture as POPCON kickstarts on October 27. Hollywood stars from the likes of Marvel and Disney will make special appearances in the three-day workshop till October 29. 
All you need to do is dress up as your favorite comic book character.  
All details about POPCON on their official website.

Opening of Global Village  

The 23rd season of the Global Village will begin from October 30 to April 7. Get your tickets and enjoy the shopping experience that brings together over 30 pavilions representing over 90 countries.  

Watch Indian singers in action 

Head to Dubai World Trade Centre this weekend to watch Shreya Ghoshal churn out chartbusters in her silken voice. And you want to try out to soak yourself in the Navratri fever, buy tickets for a performance by Dandiya queen, Falguni Pathak.  
For Dh75, you can groove to Falguni's tunes that have made everybody groove to her music. Falguni will be coming to Dubai for the first time during the Navratri festival to perform at Zabeel Park Amphitheatre on October 19. 
Check details on Visit Dubai website. 


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