All day, the mall, decorated with the national colours will offer entertainment for all ages and educational activities. The Al Jalila Foundation, a global philanthropic organisation dedicated to transforming lives through medical education and research, will enable visitors to write messages about their love for the UAE in the Bloomingdales Atrium. A short-movie, featuring the UAE’s history and achievements over the past four decades will be screened at a custom-made dome, at The Souk Atrium and hospitality tents providing coffee and dates to visitors will be placed at the Grand Atrium entrance. Nasser Rafi the Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Malls Group, said: “The UAE’s National Day celebration is an occasion for us to salute the visionary leadership of our nation, and to thank them for their genuine commitment to the welfare of the people and the country. Through the activities at The Dubai Mall, we are not only saluting the progress we achieved but also our rich cultural heritage. These will open doors to greater understanding of our nation’s values to visitors from all over the world to the mall. The mall is open for extended shopping hours from 10am to 1am with Waterfront Promenade restaurants open until 3am. For more information, logon:<a href="http://www.thedubaimall.com/">www.thedubaimall.com</a> or<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thedubaimall">www.facebook.com/thedubaimall</a>
