20 July 2005, DUBAI — Under the auspices of the Dubai Electricity and Water Department (DEWA), Ice Surprises, the fifth week of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2005, is now underway at BurJuman, the region's premier shopping destination.

The mall will be playing host to variety shows, workshops and a number of entertainers including the 'Balloon Man', face painters and magicians.

From now until July 27, visitors to the mall will get the opportunity to enjoy the 'coolest' variety shows including the marching carnival with the Ice Queen and her many companions, everyday from 6.00-6.25 pm and then repeated at 8 pm and the 'Ice Skating Show' daily from 6.30-7.00 pm and again from 8.30-9.00 pm, where experienced skaters show off their talents on a ice rink specially created for this event.

On July 24, 'Balloon Man' will visit the mall and entertain audiences every hour on the hour from 5.00-10.00 pm with a one-of-a-kind show, which includes him sliding his body into a giant balloon.

"Looking at the exciting line-up of activities and shows planned at BurJuman, it is safe to say that a visit to the mall is just what the doctor ordered to beat the summer heat this DSS," said Sabina Khandwani, head of research and marketing, BurJuman.

The 'Snowman' show featuring 7 lovable characters who enact a typical day in winter will take place on July 26 from 5 pm onwards at BurJuman. In addition to this, a number of ice-inspired cartoon characters can be found at the mall for photo opportunities from 5.00-10.00 pm on July 27.

Magicians and face painters will be providing endless hours of entertainment throughout the fun-filled week from 5 pm daily at the mall's popular food court. Children are also invited to check out the maze in the special ice-cave that has been constructed on the glass bridge, from 5.00-10.00 pm daily.

Throughout Ice Surprises, Baskin Robbins will host a number of competitions from 7.30-9.30 pm including daily ice-cream eating contests where participants can win gift hampers and vouchers courtesy the popular ice-cream vendor.

As part of its efforts to reach out to the less fortunate children in the UAE, BurJuman has also set up a special 'Shatoor' tent, where shoppers can get Arabic henna tattoos, get their faces painted and buy items for sale, with proceeds going to the Beit Al Khair orphanage.

Ice Surprises is the fifth week of DSS which is being held for the eighth consecutive year from June 22 to September 2, 2005. The 10-week, multi-venue summer recreational extravaganza is held under the theme 'Big Fun for Little Ones'.