The fantasy show 'Magical China' will feature dancers dressed as lotuses, a flower of great importance in the country's culture, pretty parasols and contortionists who will perform mind-bending feats for the 15-minute extravaganza. Suitable for all ages, the stunning show will run three times a day in the mall's South Galleria.

Meanwhile, shoppers who shop for AED 1,000 at any of the mall's retailers will be eligible to enter a prize draw with winnings worth AED 15,000 given away each day. Open to all visitors of all nationalities, the competition will run from 16 – 24 February.

According to the Chinese zodiac calendar,* people born in 2018, and every 12 years preceding that, will have certain personality traits in common, being loyal, sincere, amiable, kind, prudent and cautious. They are also said to share the following characteristics:

Lucky numbers: Three, four and nine, plus combinations of these digits, such as the numbers 34 and 49

Lucky dates: The seventh and 28th of every Chinese lunar month

Lucky colours: Red, green and purple

Lucky flowers: Rose, orchid and cymbidium

Lucky directions: East, south and north-east

Lucky months: The sixth, 10th and 12th Chinese lunar months

Unlucky numbers: One, six and seven, plus combinations of these digits

Unlucky colours: Blue, white and gold

Unlucky direction: South-east

Unlucky months: The fifth and eighth Chinese lunar months