Dubai shoppers, here's a list of the biggest sales in 2017

No doubt Dubai is one of the top destinations for travellers in the Middle East -- especially those who are looking to shop. For them and for all those with the irresistible urge to splurge, here's a list you must keep handy next year.
Now you can stuff your closet and still keep your wallet happy. Mark these dates!
Dubai retail calendar (2017)
1. 22nd edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (Dec 26 2016 - Jan 28 2017)
The biggest shopping and entertainment extravaganza in the Middle East will kick off Dubai's retail calendar with a wide range of promotions, events and activities. The flagship festival lasts over a month and involves multiple retail and non-retail venues.
2. Chinese New Year (Jan 29 - Feb 7)
A retail event featuring sales at various outlets and targeting specific product categories will appeal to the high volume of international visitors during this period.  
3. Spring/Summer Collection Launch (10 - 18 Feb)
This event will feature a coordinated launch of new collections from renowned brands to launch the spring and summer season ranges.
4. Family Week (Mar 20 - Apr 2)
A wide range of retail activities will focus primarily on families and enhance their shopping experiences in Dubai.
5. Flash Sale (May 25 - 27)
A three-day sale period will allow retailers to offer their best discounts of the year.
6. Ramadan in Dubai/Eid in Dubai - Eid Al Fitr (May 27 - June 28)
This will feature special retail activations and celebrations leveraging the Ramadan and Eid festivities.
7. Dubai Summer Surprises (July 1 - Aug 12)
The much-awaited Dubai Summer Surprises makes the city as lively and vibrant in the summer season as it is during any other time of the year, with a line-up of exciting events and activities, and numerous retail promotions.
8. Back-to-School (Aug 13 - 26)
A retail promotion that gives families preparing for a new school year the chance to avail themselves of unbeatable deals on a range of stationery and school-related merchandise.
9. Eid in Dubai - Eid Al Adha (Sep 1 - 3)
An event for the whole family in celebration of Eid Al Adha, featuring special retail activations combined with family-oriented events and activities. 
10. Fall/Winter Collection Launch (Sep 4 - 12)
This event will feature a coordinated launch of new collections from renowned brands to launch the fall and winter season ranges.
11. Diwali (Oct 13 - 19)
A retail event featuring sales at various outlets and targeting product categories appealing to the high volume of international visitors during this period. 
12. National Day Super Sale (Dec 1 - 3)
A three-day sale period allowing retailers to offer their best discounts of the year in celebration of National Day.
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