April 25 2016, 09.59 AM IST || Pocket News Alert
Mumbai, April 22: What about enjoying a desert safari without really going to Dubai? Here comes an opportunity to get the real feel and pulse of the world-class city of Dubai in Mumbai.
The Dubai Festival will kick-start for the first time in Mumbai on April 27 at MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Organised by Hungund Events and Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the festival will capture the pulsating and dynamic spirit of Dubai.
The event will showcase the essence of entertainment, culture, hospitality and business opportunities Dubai offers. The ever-exciting Dubai will be replicated in its entirety here for the people of Mumbai. There will be desert safaris, interactive events, spectacular live shows, cultural shows like dances, etc.
The general public and the business community will have dedicated zones for areas like food, real estate, education, electronics, tourism, fashion, jewellery, wellness, amusement and business setup etc.
"The five-day festival will include the best of Dubai in Mumbai. Our festival will be spread over 10,500-sq-metres allowing us to give a platform for both b2b and b2c commercial and trade exchange. We welcome all to the Dubai Festival in Mumbai," said Mohammad Kaif Hungund, Managing Director, Hungund Entertainment and Events Pvt ltd.
"Dubai Festival in Mumbai has been organised to provide both countries opportunities, tailored to meet the market needs. We aim to bring an extravaganza of culture, trade, entertainment, food and tourism to Mumbai," he added.
"It is our pleasure to be associated with Dubai festival in Mumbai. Trade between the UAE and India has been on for years and we are proud of this association and thrive to make it more profitable for both the countries and strive towards the same," said Kulwant Singh, President of Indian Business Professional Council, Dubai and Managing Director, Lama Tours.