The Carpet Oasis, organized by the Dubai Ports and Customs Authority and among the major attractions at this year's Dubai Shopping Festival, earned sales of Dh7.88 million and sold 1,500 carpets in its first ten days. Sales at Carpet Oasis, a much sought after venue for carpets and antiques during DSF 2006-2007, reached a monumental Dh58 million, with Dh37 million worth of business conducted between merchants. The remaining Dh21 million accounted for carpets and antiques bought by DSF shoppers. An estimated 15,000 shoppers visited the Carpet Oasis this year. The event was being held at the Dubai Airport Exhibition Centre. The Carpet Oasis received intensive media coverage in both print and audiovisual media.