Emaar Properties to celebrate UAE National Day with third Downtown Dubai Classic Car Show

• Third edition of the highly acclaimed show is a tribute to the nation’s heritage
• A spectacular line-up of classic cars from passionate collectors to adorn Emaar Boulevard on December 2, 2010

As the UAE celebrates the spirit of unity and solidarity that marks the National Day celebrations on December 2, Emaar Properties is offering a visual treat to visitors to Downtown Dubai, its flagship mega-development.

Emaar is hosting the third edition of its famed Downtown Dubai Classic Car Show from December 2 to 4, 2010. To feature a spectacular line-up of classic cars from passionate collectors, the show is being organised in collaboration with the Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), the official representative in the UAE of the ‘Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens’ (FIVA), the world-wide authority for historic vehicles and with the support of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development.

Hundreds of classic cars from different eras and of varying models will line up at specially erected pavilions on Emaar Boulevard, one of the world’s finest boulevards overlooking Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination.

Colourful parades of the classic cars as well as keenly contested competitions for a range of prizes will add to the excitement. Several private collectors are also expected to showcase their exclusive collections – some on public display for the first time ever.

Mr Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emaar Properties, said: “With two successful editions, the Downtown Dubai Classic Car Show has established itself as one of the most popular events held in Downtown Dubai, the new heart of the city. The Show, ordinarily held in February, will henceforth be held on the UAE National Day as our tribute to the nation.”

He added: “Classic cars have a strong symbolic association with heritage. By hosting this show on UAE National Day, we are underscoring the rich cultural identity of the nation and creating a differential lifestyle experience for visitors to Downtown Dubai – one of the vibrant lifestyle destinations in the city.”

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the ATCUAE, said: “The UAE has a large community of classic car lovers and we’re very happy to support Emaar Properties in staging an event that will be enjoyed by enthusiasts and the general public on National Day.”

The participation of the classic car enthusiasts will add to the festive splendour of Downtown Dubai which will be all-set to host several activities marking the UAE National Day. Detailed descriptions of the cars will be displayed as part of the show to educate visitors on the make and model of the classic vehicles. For more details, please visit www.emaar.com call +971 4 367 3664 or email ddccs@emaar.ae

Competitions will be held for the ‘best car’ in 14 categories including a Public Choice Award to be voted by the public. Eminent classic car experts will score the cars on the basis of car originality, engine cleanliness, original car colour, historical car value, finishing and aesthetics.

Described as the new heart of Dubai, Downtown Dubai is the most definitive lifestyle development in the city featuring two malls – The Dubai Mall and Souk Al Bahar. The Dubai Mall is the world’s largest shopping center with 1,200 retail stores including 160 F&B outlets, and features Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo; the Middle East’s first and only SEGA Republic; a dedicated children’s edutainment centre KidZania®; an Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink and Dubai’s largest megaplex, Reel Cinemas. Another showpiece attraction at Downtown Dubai is The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain.

In addition to homes and offices, Downtown Dubai also features six world-class hotels – Armani Hotel Dubai, the world’s first Armani Hotel located in Burj Khalifa; The Address Downtown Dubai; The Address Dubai Mall; The Palace – The Old Town; and Al Manzil and Qamardeen at The Old Town. Emaar Boulevard, a 3.5 km boulevard, hosts several lifestyle activities including the Downtown Dubai Classic Car Show.