6 Ways To Celebrate This Holiday Season in Dubai
From Christmas Markets to festive Brunches, this holiday season offers more than dazzling trees…
With the festive season kicking off this week, annual holiday celebrations are back in the city. From vacations, family gatherings, and the season’s newest trends and traditions, December is the month of festivities. Bazaar Arabia shares the best ways to spend this holiday season.
Global Village Festivities
For the holiday season, fairy lights, snowflakes, and holiday-themed displays will take over Global Village, at the heart of the village, a 21-meter Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Santa and his joyful helpers will be performing flash mobs to classic Christmas tunes. Visitors can also enjoy a festive drone show painting holiday scenes in the sky, transforming the park into a spectacular unforgetable family-friendly holiday memory.
For more information, please visit globalvillage.ae
Watch a live show at New Covent Garden Theatre
From Comedy to ballet, the Covent Garden Theatre showcases live entertainment for families and kids like Rapunzel and A Fairytale for Christmas. The 600-seater theatre is the go-to spot for affordable, high-quality performances right in the heart of the city at Mall of the Emirates.
For more information, please visit newcoventgardentheatre.com
Go to Ski Dubai’s Winter Wonderland
Ski Dubai brings back its Winter Wonderland seasonal packages, featuring a visit with Santa, access to the snow park, and the festively decorated wonderland. This season’s best traditions include complimentary hot chocolate and receiving gifts from Santa.
For more information, please visit skidxb.com
Enjoy a Luxury Christmas Day brunch at Asia Asia
For food connoisseurs with a fondness for untraditional experiences, Asia Asia is offering a Christmas Day brunch from 1-4 pm featuring a festive twist on their four-course menu. Starting at AED325, this culinary experience is a unique way to spend your afternoon with Dubai Marina views this holiday season.
Visit Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market
From December 5th to 31st, Madinat Jumeirah will host its annual Christmas market featuring its 36-foot Christmas tree, live band entertainment, and gingerbread houses. With a twist of Dubai’s charm, the experience will also include festive Abra rides, mini train rides for kids, and Bungee jumping.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Palazzo Versace
Elevating the Christmas dinner experience, Palazzo Versace is hosting two distinct dinner options on December 25th, both available from 7-11 pm. A sophisticated four-course Italian set Menu at Vanitas for AED499 per person. Or a festive buffet at Gaiardino, offering traditional favourites with indoor or pool-facing terrace, starting at AED275 per person. Each experience embraces gourmet classic delicacies, creating a memorable holiday dinner.
For more information, please visit palazzoversace.ae
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