Dubai Properties Group to Host Cultural Tent for Community Residents as Part of Ramadan Activities

Dubai-UAE: 13 August, 2011 – Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, today announced it will host a cultural tent at some communities as part of its activities during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Set up by DPG, the tent will be themed with a distinctive local character and showcase the UAE’s heritage and culture through a number of traditional activities presented by Emiratis. The tents will be operated by the Hatta Organization for Culture and Folklore.

The initiative will kick off at the Shorooq Mirdif development on 14 August from 8:00pm – 11:00pm. The Al Khail Gate community will be the next destination on 18 August that will be followed by Layan on 25 August.

During the event, residents will be welcomed with traditional treats including Arabic coffee and dates. Local delicacies such as Legemat and Rghagh will also be served to visitors. For the benefit of women and children, henna designs will be offered.  Additionally, the event will feature a demonstration on the technique used in the past for producing fresh milk.

Dubai Properties Group has a diverse spectrum of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments including Business Bay, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Al Waha, Layan, REMRAAM®, Ghoroob and Shorooq Mirdif.

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Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, develops and manages properties, communities and destinations.  Through its subsidiaries DPG provides end to end solutions for a variety of services including sales, leasing, facilities management and security.

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