Dubai, 08 February, 2005 - "Sensations", the grand finale of Dubai Fashion 2005, a major attraction of Dubai Shopping Festival, presented by BurJuman, had a spectacular opening at One&Only Royal Mirage on Tuesday, 8th February.

Dubai Fashion 2005 is being held under the patronage of Her Highness, Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Defence Minister.

International models of high fashion took to the catwalk on the opening night of "Sensations" to showcase the stunning collections of fashion legend Christian Dior, in front of a distinguished gathering at the The Palace of One&Only Royal Mirage.

Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Nabouda , Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Shopping Festival, said: "There is no doubt that Dubai Fashion has put Dubai firmly on the map of the fashion world. The arrival of high fashion in Dubai augurs well for the future of glitz and glamour in this region, as more and more high profile designers will be encouraged to promote their exceptional talent in this part of the world. The success of Dubai Fashion also speaks volumes of the role played by our key sponsor BurJuman, a shining example of private sector cooperation towards further enhancing the international profile of Dubai Shopping Festival".

Mr. Eisa Adam Ibrahim, General Manager of BurJuman, said: "As the world's most luxurious shopping destination, BurJuman is proud to present yet another sensational segment of Dubai Fashion 2005. We are confident that the finale of Dubai Fashion 2005 will see Dubai being propelled to the top league of international fashion, alongside other fashion capitals of the world.

He added: "We are happy to have worked closely with Dubai Shopping Festival to bring this amazing series of fashion shows to Dubai. It would not have been possible without the wonderful support of numerous partners, companies and individuals including One&Only Royal Mirage, who have supported Dubai Fashion since its inception, PRISME INTERNATIONAL and Bentley, who are providing transportation services to representatives of the international fashion houses and the many models".

The design and artistic direction of this gala fashion ensemble was done by PRISME INTERNATIONAL- a French company that specializes in creating innovative events.

Christian Dior's ready-to-wear Spring-Summer 2005 Women's collection bears the design excellence of John Galliano, who interprets his collection of four themes - day, sport, cocktail and evening - to discover the star of the collection, the jacket. Galliano was appointed the Artistic Director for the women's lines, a position which entails not only the creation of clothing line, leather goods, shoes, lingerie and beach wear but also incorporates the responsibility for the advertising campaigns and window displays. With his appointment, a strong, coherent and more contemporary image of Dior has been defined and has attracted a new younger clientele thanks to Galliano's maverick and pioneering creations. His knowledge of fashion history and his way of marrying East and West has been rewarded with the first 'Oribe' Award-in tribute to Futura Oribe- the great 16th century Japanese art connoisseur. For an unprecedented fourth time Galliano was awarded the 1997 British Designer of the Year award as well as VHI 1997 fashion and Music awards for Best Women's Designers.

Dior will also display their finest jewellery collection designed by Victoire de Castellane on 9th -11th February 5, from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm. Victoire de Castellane spent 14 years with Karl Lagerfield at Chanel , where she designed the costume jewellery and accessories.