Winners of 4th Emirates Classic Car Festival at Downtown Dubai honoured

December 4, 2011 by · Comments Off 

Thousands of spectators soaked up the unprecedented spectacle of classic cars and motorbikes that were displayed on Emaar Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, as well as the colourful parades, to mark the fourth Emirates Classic Car Festival.

The annual event was organised by Emaar Properties in association with the UAE Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development; and the Automobile & Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) and the official representative of FIVA; the ‘Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens’ – the worldwide authority for historic vehicles. The event was held in partnership with Chevrolet Centennial and Blancpain. Read more

The Dubai Fountain to perform to UAE National Anthem

November 29, 2011 by · Comments Off 

To mark the 40th UAE National Day celebrations, The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain lining the waterfront promenade of The Dubai Mall, will perform to the UAE National Anthem from December 1 to 3, every day at 1pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm.

The Dubai Fountain, located in Downtown Dubai, the flagship development of Emaar Properties, overlooking Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is over 900 ft (275 metres) in length – equivalent to that of over two football fields.

Over 6,600 lights and 25 colour projectors create a visual spectrum of over 1,000 different water expressions that appeal to visitors. Different combinations of water-forms of The Dubai Fountain perform to selected musical pieces – chosen from a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music. Read more

Registration for 4th Emirates Classic Car Festival from December 1 to 3

September 13, 2011 by · Comments Off 

  • Organised in association with the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Community Development, ATCUAE and FIVA
  • A key cultural event that also marks Emaar’s celebrations of the UAE National Day
  • To feature colourful parades to be held at Emaar Boulevard in Downtown Dubai
  • Register by email eccf@emaarinfo.ae
  • Festival has expanded its scope to include classic motorbikes in the fourth edition

  Classic car enthusiasts in the UAE and across the Gulf region can now register to participate in the fourth Emirates Classic Car Festival, the signature show organised by Emaar Properties in association with the UAE Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development; the Automobile & Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) – the official representative of FIVA; the ‘Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens’ – the world-wide authority for historic vehicles.

One of Dubai’s most-awaited lifestyle events organised to complement the UAE National Day celebrations, the Emirates Classic Car Festival has expanded its scope to encompass classic motorbikes too this year. The Festival will be held from Dec. 1 to 3 at its host venue, Emaar Boulevard, a spectacular boulevard that overlooks Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building in Downtown Dubai. Read more