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City Walk welcomes film enthusiasts for worldwide premiere of much-anticipated blockbuster The Chinese Captain
Hala China, the joint initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, welcomed over 3,000 guests, including Chinese movie stars, to the glamorous opening night of the second China Film Week at City Walk. The red-carpet event also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE.
Among the distinguished attendees were His Excellency Li Xuhang, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, and Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Hala China. Zhang Jizhong, one of the most influential film personalities in China and acclaimed producer and director of The Hero Chiyou, Chen Jianbin, celebrated actor known for his appearance in the TV series Three Kingdoms, and multi-award-winning actress Jiang Qinqin represented the Chinese film industry.
In collaboration with the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, the China Film Administration and the Dubai Film and TV commission, the event showcases the best of China’s burgeoning film industry to Dubai audiences.
This year’s China Film Week also features the inaugural China-UAE Film and Television Forum on 30 September at Madinat Jumeirah, and an exhibition of more than 100 photographs that chronicles the evolution of the Chinese film industry over the last 70 years. The retrospective is open to the public until 5 October in Roxy Cinemas at City Walk.
Hala China is a unique platform that seeks to enhance economic and cultural exchange between China and Dubai, drive Chinese tourist and investment inflows to Dubai, and boost industry cooperation in areas such as filmmaking, technology and tourism
About Hala China
Hala China is a major initiative launched in July 2018 by Meraas, in collaboration with Dubai Holding, to enhance economic and cultural exchange and drive investment cooperation between Dubai and China. The initiative aims to attract Chinese visitors and investors to the emirate through an annual calendar of tailored events and tour packages that span seven categories – stay, shop, eat, play, explore, wellness and concierge.
In showcasing Dubai and the wider UAE to the Chinese diaspora, Hala China aligns with Dubai’s Tourism Vision 2020. The initiative is led by a steering committee responsible for planning and organising food festivals, fashion shows, sporting events, as well as music and cultural festivals, among other activities.
About Meraas
Meraas is a Dubai-based conglomerate that aims to enhance the emirate’s cityscape with a human-centric approach to developing assets in the real estate, tourism, hospitality, F&B, retail, leisure and entertainment, technology, maritime, and healthcare sectors.
Meraas pursues its mission to build creative urban culture where thriving communities can take root. Among its investments are some of the most admired properties in premium locations, such as Bluewaters Residences, Bvlgari Residences, Cherrywoods, City Walk Residences, Nikki Beach Residences, Port de La Mer Residences, Villa Amalfi, and Zabeel Saray Royal Residence.
The company’s portfolio comprises over 80 million square feet of total developed land, 5,000+ homes, 1,400+ retail units, and 15 landmark destinations, including Boxpark, Al Seef, Bluewaters, City Walk, Dubai Harbour, Jumeira Bay, Kite Beach, La Mer, Last Exit, Pearl Jumeira, The Beach, and The Outlet Village.
About Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding is a diversified global company with operations in 12 countries that employs over 20,000 people. Established in 2004, Dubai Holding manages AED130 billion worth of assets that support the diversification and growth of Dubai’s economy across 12 sectors, including tourism, hospitality, real estate, media, ICT, education, science, retail, industry and design.
The company’s portfolio includes:
- Jumeirah Group, a global luxury hotel company that operates a world-class 6,413-key portfolio of 15 properties in the Middle East, including the flagship Burj Al Arab, five properties in Europe and three in Asia, with 13 properties currently under construction around the globe.
- Dubai Properties, the diverse real estate developer behind iconic destinations such as Jumeirah Beach Residence and Business Bay.
- TECOM Group, the owner and operator of 11 sector-focused business districts, including Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City.
- Dubai Asset Management, one of the largest residential asset management companies in the UAE.
- Dubai Retail, the retail management vertical that focuses on developing, operating and managing Dubai Holding’s extensive range of strategically located retail assets across prime destinations and communities.
- Arab Media Group, the media and entertainment arm that comprises Global Village, Arabian Radio Network, Multi Platform Network and Done Events.
Dubai Holding’s current project pipeline is poised to significantly enhance the range of landmarks in the emirate. This includes Madinat Jumeirah Living, Burj Jumeira – the new 550-metre tower set to take shape in Downtown Jumeirah, Emirates Towers District and Dubai Creek Harbour, a joint venture with Emaar Properties.
The company plays an integral role in achieving the objectives of Dubai’s economic diversification strategy and initiatives such as Tourism Vision 2020, UAE National Innovation Strategy and Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030.
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