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While Dubai is welcoming all throughout the year, Christmas and New Year are the times when the entire city turns into such a glory that a number of holiday-makers from all around fly down to the city to be a part of the festivities. Every place here is lit up with shopping malls organising various stops with special snow ball zones, festive corners, games, kids’ play sections and much more during the festivals.
Read on to know about what all interesting things you can do in Dubai during Christmas:
Explore local Christmas shops
It is no wonder that the entire world has different interpretations of Christmas with different decoration styles; likewise, Dubai has its own interpretation that is reflected all around, especially at local Christmas shops. You can spend a beautiful day here exploring local Christmas markets and delighting in the beauty of the colours and ornaments that create the perfect melange of festivity. Shopping here will be a lifetime experience for you and will help you learn about the different way of celebrating Christmas in Dubai as compared to most of the other European countries.
Shop at the Winter Garden Market at the Habtoor Palace Dubai
If you have never been to the Habtoor Palace in Dubai, Christmas is the best time to visit there. It is the ground of the former St. Regis Dubai Gardens that transforms into a fascinating winter wonderland during the festival and offers an array of themed activities and entertainment for kids as well as adults. Besides, this place organises a number of food stalls and retail stores where you can indulge in a perfect shopping experience and satiate your taste buds.
Be a part of the Dubai Winter Festival
Held at the Dubai Media Amphitheatre from December 6th to 9th, the Dubai Winter Festival is a wonderful weekend of festive fun attended by a large number of tourists from different parts of the world. You can have a beautiful time here with your family discovering Santa’s grotto in the white wonderland, shopping at the winter market, joining a snowball fight, watching the tree lighting ceremony, building a snowman, exploring the fun fair and enjoying live stage performances.
Have a merry time exploring the malls of Dubai
Dubai is known all over the world for its pleasing malls; and there’s no chance of missing out on exploring them while holidaying in the city. Even if you don’t want to shop, a visit to these malls is a must. Their art and architecture are a treat for sore eyes. And you will certainly end up buying something while discovering a huge array of brands displaying their amazing collections of clothes, footwear, perfumes, bags, electronics, jewellery and much more.
Relax with a peppermint massage
What could be a better way to relax on a holiday than a refreshing massage? You can make your Christmas holiday in Dubai more exciting with a peppermint-infused massage offered at The Heavenly Spa at The Westin that will actually get you smelling like Christmas. This will simply heal your body and mind; and you can enjoy snuggling up later in a warm robe while having a cup of homemade dark hot chocolate.
