So that its fans can experience the experiences of the eighties.. Dubai Shopping Festival launches the "Dubai 80's" event

As part of the activities of the Dubai Shopping Festival and in one of the "Dubai destinations", the festival presents to its visitors the unique "Dubai 80's" world event in Dubai, to enable the audience to experience the experience of the eighties, which witnessed the development and prosperity of Dubai and the UAE, as well as the The great development that took place in the arts, culture, and technology sectors, as well as the spread of computers and electronic games around the world.

The event kicks off today at "Last Exit" Al Khawaneej, one of "Dubai's destinations", and will continue until January 8, and its doors will be open free of charge for all from 4 pm to 11 pm. , which expresses its manifestations from the eighties and nineties, as the 10-day event takes place in "Last Exit" Al Khawaneej, and represents a new addition to the annual Dubai Shopping Festival organized by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Corporation.

Visitors can also enjoy a visual display of Dubai during the 1980s and 1990s.

The event will showcase Dubai's distinguished past through old photo galleries that display pictures of Dubai before its transformation into a global city, in addition to photo booths, live entertainment and cartoon shows, old game halls, and classic cars that give visitors the opportunity to restore memories of the past.

important stage

Ahmed Al Khaja, Executive Director of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Corporation, said: "We all know that Dubai is the city of the future, with all its futuristic elements, buildings and designs, but we wanted through this event to present another concept that highlights Dubai's past, and sheds light on the most important stages of its development and the progress it has reached today." And what will it become in the future. If we look at the past period, especially the eighties and early nineties, we will see an important stage that was a turning point in the history of Dubai."

He added, "The Emirate of Dubai has developed at a tremendous speed and in a few years, and today we see all this urban development, the major events that Dubai hosts and organizes throughout the year, and the growing tourism movement, but all of this began to be established in the eighties, and this event aims to evoke memories associated with that." Period ".

He concluded by saying: "This event is not just a new concept, but an integrated experience that takes visitors to a journey through time away from the fast modern life that we live in now, and everyone, Emiratis and residents who have lived in Dubai for many years, will feel that they all lived the same experiences in the eighties and nineties." And now it's possible for everyone to bring back those memories."

Journey to the past

Upon arrival at the event venue, visitors will go back in time, as they will pass through the main entrance of an Emirati house in the old architectural style that simulates entering a neighborhood in the eighties accompanied by the smell of spices while listening to old music. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the types of mobile phones from the nineties of the last century, as well as watches. old, video game consoles, in addition to old encyclopedias and floppy disks, old televisions and cassette players, and guests can also get acquainted with pictures of local artists in the gallery of old photos.

Visitors can also relive their childhood memories through books and cartoons that represent the legacy of the previous generation before the stories of the Marvel and DC universes were transferred to the cinema screens.

Visitors will also be given the opportunity to explore and remember the heroes of these books and watch their favorite cartoon shows.

The event also provides an opportunity to explore the old concept of the "arcade", which was designed as a game hall inspired by the 90s of the last century with old "arcade" games machines and more.

Classic cars will be displayed in the area surrounding the event, to remind visitors of the cars of the old past, in addition to giving them a chance to win a set of daily prizes.

Everyone can shop, win, and enjoy entertainment shows with the Dubai Shopping Festival until January 29, 2023, as the festival offers international entertainment shows, innovative events, and valuable prizes.

This year's Dubai Shopping Festival includes the participation of a wide range of local and international brands, in addition to live music concerts, night light shows, open temporary markets, restaurants and many other experiences.

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