DUBAI, 18 October 2006 — The Ramadan Fair at Expo Center Sharjah is turning out to be a major attraction for people from all walks of life. The fair, which began on Oct. 1, is a multi-product consumer show with several entertainment events on the sidelines.
In the last 16 days, the fair received visitors, both young and old, from far-flung areas of the UAE. As of Oct. 16, a total of 1,02,226 visitors had visited the fair. This is an increase of around 15 percent in visitor turnout over the corresponding period of the last edition of the event.
The Ramadan Fair is hosting over 250 exhibitors from India, Pakistan, Lebanon, China and the UAE. Products on display include a wide range of lifestyle products like gifts and novelties, textile and garments, perfumes and cosmetics, stationery, fashion jewelry, Islamic products, food products, gold and diamond jewelry, leather garments and shoes, home electronics and household products, toys, and furniture, among other items.
“It is an event that is highly popular with traders and businessmen as well as families,” said Saif Al-Midfa, director general, Expo Center Sharjah. “The availability of such a wide array of products and services under one roof and that too at bargain prices is what makes the fair so attractive.”
The Ramadan Fair has something on offer for everyone, irrespective of age. Whereas grownups are kept busy with the variety of products and the accompanying bargains, the joy rides, games and the traditional village set-ups projecting local cultures and traditions are the focus of attention for children.
For the health conscious, the dedicated health checkup facility set up by the Ministry of Health, and offering a range of services including blood pressure testing, diabetes testing, and oral health checkups, is of particular interest.
“With Eid holidays approaching, we are gearing up to deal with a substantial visitor rush during the coming weekend,” said Al-Midfa. Expo Center Sharjah and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry are jointly organizing the event.
Meanwhile, Coral International Hotels, Resorts & Spas opened Coral Boutique Villas, Al-Barsha in Dubai. Owned by Col. Ali Bu Jassiam, Coral Boutique Villas, is a unique hotel complex featuring 30 luxurious 5-star villas targeted at high-brow, hi-tech clientele.
Michel P.J. Noblet, managing director, Coral International Hotels, Resorts & Spas, ‘Coral Boutique Villas, Al-Barsha is an interesting addition to Dubai’s hospitality sector.
