In 2004, the
Dubai International Film Festival
launched with its theme of ‘Bridging
Cultures
Meeting Minds.
‘Going into its fourth year, DIFF is held under the Honorary Chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. DIFF is a not-for-profit cultural event, presented and organized by the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority.
Reflecting Dubai’s cosmopolitan and multicultural character, the festival showcases a wide selection of features, shorts and documentaries from around the world.
DIFF aims at establishing itself
as a major international festival,
while continuing to act as a platform
for showcasing excellence in Arab
Cinema and simultaneously contributing
to the development and growth of
the regional industry and talent.
As one of the world’s fastest growing business and tourist destinations, Dubai provides an ideal meeting point for industry friends and colleagues from around the globe.
DIFF creates an exciting atmosphere
for exchanging ideas among a group
of progressive film industry professionals.
Moreover, the networking initiatives
hosted by DIFF provide participants
and guests a favorable setting
for conducting business. Since
its first edition in 2004, DIFF
has established itself as an important
cultural event in Dubai and the
UAE. There has been a remarkable
growth in the number of films presented
and an increased interest in audience
numbers. The festival has also
seen a similar growth in the attendance
of key international and regional
filmmakers, industry professionals
and members of the local, regional
and international press.
A publishing
deal has also been announced between
The Hollywood Reporter, the prestigious
International film trade news source,
and Gulf News, to produce the DIFF
Daily, the official publication
of the Dubai International Film
Festival.
INFORMATION
ON THE LOCATIONS
LOCATION
1: MADINAT, JUMEIRAH
- RED CARPET
Everyone
who goes to Dubai will definitely
go to the MADINAT, JUMEIRAH.
The
Arabian Resort of Dubai, is a magnificent
tribute to Dubai's heritage and
is styled to resemble an ancient
Arabian citadel. Luxurious and
ornate, combining the height of
opulence with an overwhelming sense
of tradition. Meandering waterways
transport guests to all parts of
this intricate city of senses.
Two grand boutique hotels, courtyard
summer houses, a traditional souk,
Talise Spa, the region's leading
conference and banqueting centre,
unlimited recreational facilities
and the superlative Quay Healthclub
- all this and more combine to
make Madinat, Jumeirah the most
fascinating Resort in the world.
LOCATION 2: DUBAI MEDIA CITY – CNN BUILDING
Dubai Media City (DMC) is the only
global media hub in the region
where all media-related businesses
thrive together. Strategically
located in Dubai at the crossroads
of the Middle East, Africa and
South Asia, your business can
profitably operate in the local
and international markets from
DMC. DMC is a successful reflection
of the vision of His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, UAE Vice President,
Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai
to transform Dubai into a knowledge-based
society and economy.
In respect
to this vision, DMC creates a
world-class environment for every
kind of media business, which
broadly includes media and marketing
services, printing and publishing,
music, film, new media, leisure
and entertainment, broadcasting
and information agencies. In
this open and flexible environment,
you and your company can operate
with collective synergy and individual
freedom.
LOCATION
3: MALL
OF EMIRATES – CINEMA
LEVEL
Mall
of the Emirates, the ultimate
leisure, entertainment and
shopping resort opened on September
28th 2005, and is the largest
shopping centre outside of
North America. Strategically
located in the heart of what
is now deemed ‘New Dubai’.
This 223,000 square meter centre
offers a full range of shopping,
leisure, and entertainment.
Mall
of the Emirates is home to
over 450 retailers and also
features a complete range of
entertainment options including
Ski Dubai, the first indoor
ski destination in the Middle
East, a two-level Magic Planet, the
largest indoor family entertainment
centre in the country, a
14-screen Cinestar Cinemas
and the Dubai Community Arts
and Theatre with a 500 seat-theatre
and art gallery. It
also has over 70 restaurants
and coffee shops with everything
from fast food to themed restaurants
and exclusive dining alternatives.
This mixed use development
will incorporate two hotels,
including a 5-star Kempinski,
which will offer over 900 rooms
combined, a host of licensed
restaurants, tennis court,
swimming pools and spas.
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