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In the 21st century the rush to consume anything from objects to culture and lifestyle has become synonymous with success. The UAE is now ranked among the top 10 international retail destinations. More retail outlets are currently planned and soon to be consumed. Dubai’s retail space is approaching 2 million square meters. The city is now advertising and shopping in an act of ‘total lifestyle’.
The content of the conference will deal with the City as: Bazaars and Souks
Shopping Malls Urban Boutiques Trading Spaces
Retail and Branding Media and Advertising
Culture for SalePublic and private enterprise
Keynote and invited speakers will participate to discuss ways in which design, creative research and critical thinking can have a positive impact on current trends and create quality to the city on sale.During the conference a special issue of 2A called ‘Dubai Shopping Manual’ will be launched.
The 2A Magazine International Conference
on Emerging Global Lifestyles
‘Boutique City: Designing for Sale’Wednesday 12 November 2008
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