Dubai Fashion Week has had another smashingly successful event. Glamorous Dubai has earned its reputation as the center of international fashion in the Mid East and continues to attract visitors from around the world. Originally conceived of in 2007, DFW, this ground-breaking business event for the fashion industry, has continued to be a must attend for those interested in style and luxury. Only here will you see the exclusive preview of next season’s trends. This prestigious event fortifies Dubai’s position as the fashion and shopping capital of the region. Innovation in Dubai is seemingly endless and this is what keeps Dubai above the competition. As Dubai’s global reputation increases, opportunities arise for local talent to propel themselves into the industry. Fortunately for the newcomers, the industry is receptive to new, modern and sometimes outrageous ideas.
Although the Dubai continues to develop its fashion industry, the area where Dubai now receives much of its revenue is from tourism, most specifically, shoppers on vacation. Despite the global downturn in business, revenues continue to increase. Planners in Dubai know this and this is why they continue to envision the most unique environments. The Dubai Mall opened in 2008 in the trendy, upscale area of Downtown Burj in Dubai. When fully operational, the mall is set to house 1200 retail stores and is currently home to Cartier’s flagship store. Many western designers, like Stella McCartney and Tom Ford have plans to open their own boutiques within the next few years. It seems that Dubai specializes in over the top architecture and design and continues to develop more interesting shopping concepts. For example, visitors to the Dubai Mall will be able to shop all day and then stay at one of the most luxurious five star hotels Dubai. The designer Giorgio Armani has plans to open his first hotel in this mall and to capitalize on this captive audience. The impressive Dubai skyline with its towering buildings are evidence of this country’s innovation and success.
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