The International Association of Festivals and Events has again awarded Dubai the title of "Cities of International Festivals and Events" in 2012. This time, the emirate received this title as a city with a population of over 1 million people, while in the past it was recognized as the best in the Middle East.
Leaders of the Dubai Event and Promotion Office (DEPE), part of the Dubai Department of Economic Development, received an award at a ceremony in Denver, Colorado, USA. Her Excellency Leila Mohammed Suhail, DEPE Chief Executive Officer, said: “This international award is an important milestone in the evolution of the Dubai cultural events sector, and our institution is proud to host it on behalf of Dubai and the emirate’s government. For many years, we We work closely with commercial entities to develop and support the leisure and retail industries, thanks to the world-famous Dubai Trade Festival, or the Dubai World Cup, horse racing competitions, film, art and literature, or annual fireworks on the highest skyscraper in the world “Bourj Khalifa” on December 31, Dubai has become not only a regional leader in organizing public events, but also an international tourist destination that attracts people from all over the world. "
The IFEA Award was established to support and disseminate the positive experiences of cultural events and leisure activities around the world and the development of the entire entertainment industry.
