Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Gulf Through the Eyes of a Filipino Photographer – Photo Exhibit

28 photos from Illustrado's Coffeetable book project - The Gulf Through the Eyes of a Filipino Photographer - as well as choice images from Illustrado Magazine have made the final cut for the Illustrado Photo Exhbit at the Dubai Media City Reuter's Building to open on the 1st week of July 2011.  The exhibit will run throughout July, and will be revived again in September 2011, right after Ramadan.

The final selection made by the Dubai Media City Management include images which embody life in the UAE and greater Gulf, as well as beauty and fashion STRICTLY conforming to local cultural sensitivities.
Please see the final 28 images
For more information on the project, please contact us at +971-4-365 4547 or email: admin@illustrado.net

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Dubai Summer Surprises 2011

Dubai: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the region’s most awaited summer entertainment and shopping fiesta, is back again for its fourteenth edition in 2011. The event will be held from June 22 to July 31.


Exploring Dubai is so much fun during the summer. The region’s best shopping deals, world-class family entertainment, giveaways worth millions of dirhams, and a choice of the Middle East’s finest spas await visitors to Dubai during DSS. Around 50 luxury malls put out the best shopping promotions for shoppers while hosting entertainment shows throughout the summer. These include highly-acclaimed international shows, concerts, and exhibitions.  

What’s more, every shopper is rewarded for shopping with an opportunity to win prizes and giveaways throughout DSS. To top it all, visitors can choose from numerous spas to avail discounted rates for various health and wellness treatments. 

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Happy Fathers Day To All !!!




To All Fathers in the World..... Happy Fathers Day..!!!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Consumer rights on high alert - Department of Economic Development

Dubai UAE: The biggest dispute retailers have with consumers involves product refund and exchange policies, according to a Department of Economic Development (DED) survey. Read Consumer Rights Here


"A big percentage of businesses in Dubai are franchises and they have imported their policies from the chains in their countries. They bring them here and force them on consumers. This has caused most of the disagreements," said Mohammad Lootah, Deputy CEO of the DED's Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection Division.

After recent discussions with the division on UAE consumer laws, most retailers are "convinced that they should go in line" with local laws, he added.


The DED organised a consumer rights campaign to educate retailers on Consumer Law No 24 of 2006 that regulates refunds, exchanges, warranties, bills and other aspects of retail in April. Officials said yesterday that 89 per cent of retailers who participated said they understood their duties and rights.
The law, for instance, states that if a product has a defect or it's not repairable, it is the responsibility of the retailer to exchange it for another, explained Lootah. If no stock is available, retailers must refund the amount paid.

"Consumers think they can change their mind and return the product, but according to the law they can only return it if there's a defect. Especially with jewellery or clothes, some people just use them for an occasion and try to return them the next day," said Adel Al Helou, Head of Consumer Protection.

Source: Gulfnews.com

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