This DSF, some of the world’s most talented street artists will be creating live visual spectacles at The Dubai Mall, for the inaugural Street Fest, in partnership with the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

Hosted over 10 days, from January 10-19, the Street Fest promises to deliver non-stop family entertainment, fun and wonder to the delight of guests.

The line-up consists of 22 extraordinary street acts from around the world including France, Italy, Australia, UK and Canada, performing over 500 live shows to bring the mall to life, both indoors and on the waterfront promenade. Showcasing a melting pot of dance, circus, art, comedy, theatre and more, these outstanding displays of artistry and talent will make the impossible seem possible.

Some of the must-see acts include:

• Strange Fruit – Artists of this Melbourne-based performing arts company defy gravity using their trademark 5m tall sway-pole apparatus to surprise guests. Located on the waterfront promenade.
• Surprise Effect - A French hip hop and break-dancing crew, with each member having a unique style of dance; together they create a show that is theatrical, acrobatic, comical and moving. Located on the waterfront promenade.
• Theakre Von Zairno - Direct from Western Australia, Theaker von Zairno is a storytelling aerialist artist who performs breathtaking stunts on a static trapeze using aerial silks. Located on the waterfront promenade.
• John Hicks - A charismatic painter who will amaze crowds with a repertoire of artistic oddities, including his legendary rapid fire, outsized paintings. Located in Grand Atrium.
• The Street Circus - A complete circus spectacle bringing together the best of street theatre and modern circus. Two award-winning artists perform over 100 tricks and stunts including acrobatics, hula hoops, handstands, contortion, juggling and more. Location near The Waterfall.

The full schedule of The Dubai Mall’s Street Fest is available online.

This DSF, shoppers can earn Skywards Miles on all purchases of Dh100 ($27.2) or more, plus get the chance to win 100,000 Skywards Miles every week with any purchase of Dh300 ($81.6) or more in a day.

Guests can also explore two brand activations; The Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Wonderland runs until January 18 on the waterfront promenade where guests are invited into a pink fairground, complete with carnival games, beauty makeovers and a helter-skelter of fun.

From January 20-26, Cartier will host the Santos de Cartier exhibit as part of The Dubai Mall’s ART+ Series to celebrate the relaunch of the iconic luxury watch collection, also on the waterfront promenade. Set afloat on the Burj Lake, this awe-inspiring structure features exhibition rooms focusing on a sculptural Santos plane accompanied by 3600 multi-sensory experience.  

DSF’s 'Shop the Night Away' event in partnership with ITP takes place on January 16 where 100 shops and dining outlets will be offering in-store events, exclusive offers and giveaways from 6pm to 12 midnight for one day only.

Finally, in a partnership with Careem, guests can get up to 35 per cent off their ride getting to and from The Dubai Mall during DSF by using the promo code: DSF19 (valid on the first 10 rides only, for a maximum of Dh25/$6.8 per trip). - TradeArabia News Service