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*  Image Credit: Pankaj Sharma/Gulf News     * The RTA is encouraging the use of bicycles with the construction of parking spaces at Dubai Metro stations. The move also aims to avoid unruly and haphazard parking of bicycles near the stations, damaging public property.

Dubai Metro stations to have bicycle parking spaces

Parking spaces for bicycles will be constructed near stations along both Red and Green Lines. The parking spaces have been designed in a way that makes them accessible and easy to use, according to the RTA. The decision is a step forward in enhancing integrated public transport systems in Dubai, she said.

*  Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News     * Shoppers taking advantage of DSF promotions at Dubai Mall. Hotels located next to shopping malls are enjoying a boost in occupancy.

Retail industry gets boost from surge in tourism

The growth of Dubai’s retail industry is reliant on tourists to boost footfall, analysts at Jones Lang Lasalle say.

*  Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/XPRESS     * With retailers across the board trying to outdo each other by offering bigger promotions and discounts, customers are certainly spoilt for choice. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Special report: How genuine are DSF discounts?

70 per cent Off…Bundle Offers…. Cash Back Vouchers… Amazingly Low Prices…

*  Image Credit: Zarina Fernandes/Gulf News     * Sami Al Qamzi, Director-General of DED, Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, Director-General of Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Humaid Mohammad Obaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education, and Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, travel on the Metro from Etisalat station, at the end of the Green Line, to Union Station near Dubai Municipality, as part of the Car Free Day initiative.

Private organisations to mark Car Free Day from next year

Private organisations will also observe ‘Car Free Day’ from next year as Dubai Municipality plans to reach out to people across various segments to do their bit for the environment and support its initiative. “Next year we will reach out to the private sector. Some companies have already shown interest in participating and have contacted us. We want everyone to participate,”

*  Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News Archives     * At least 3,000 employees of the Dubai Municipality will be leaving their cars home and taking the Metro or buses.

Public urged to leave their cars at home today

Today is the day you can do your bit for the environment and join Dubai Municipality in its ‘Car Free Day’ initiative. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, will start the initiative by boarding the Dubai Metro this morning from the Etisalat Metro Station.

Jumbo sets up shop at Deira’s Night Souq

Jumbo sets up shop at Deira’s Night Souq

After malls and high streets, the souq is catching the attention of electronics retailers. Jumbo Electronics has set up shop at Deira’s Night Souq, part of the attractions during the Dubai Shopping Festival.

Image Credit: Fassal Thayakath/ANM

New Casadei collection at Dubai Mall

Dubai’s most stylish foot-candy afficionados were invited to an exclusive preview of the S/S12 collection from Italian shoe brand, Casadei at Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue; and the man himself, Cesare Casadei, jetted into town.

*  Image Credit: Hadrian Hernandez/Gulf News     * Shoppers at the Dubai Mall during the first weekend of the 17th Dubai Shopping Festival. Retailers are taking advantage of online platforms as a form of low cost advertising and a way to engage effectively with their consumers.

DSF harnesses online power

According to Dubai Events, the total number of visits between December 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 to the website reached 61,750 with 79.29 per cent of the visits being unique. In the run-up to DSF, visits to the website featuring the festivals events increased by 20 per cent.