You don’t have to skip out on any seasonal festivities just because you’re having a great sunny and pleasant Christmas in Dubai. With a range of activities to satisfy all members of the family, the liberal Muslim emirate embraces the spirit of Christmas. Check out The H Hotel – Booking & Info if you are planning to spend the winter holidays in Dubai.
Christmas markets
In recent years, Dubai’s Christmas markets have grown in popularity, and visitors are now spoiled for choice with outdoor activities in Dubai and marketplaces all around the city. Pre-Loved Dubai at the Arabian Ranches on December 9th and the Reform Social and Grill’s Christmas Carnival are two of the best this year. At Pre-Loved Dubai, locals will sell used items, and there will be kiosks selling all kinds of Christmas items. Santa has vowed to come, and face painting, balloon bending, and henna painting will be available throughout the day.
The Handmade Dubai market is part of the three-day Christmas Carnival at Reform Social & Grill restaurant from December 15th to 17th. Handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, and home décor will be available. The event is free to attend, and there are numerous activities for children as well as regular visits from Santa Claus.
Ski Dubai
Aside from amazing hotel deals in Dubai, Christmas time would not be complete without frolicking in the snow and meeting Santa Claus. The Christmas decorations will be up until the 24th of December, and Santa will be hanging out at Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates, one of the world’s largest indoor ski slopes. Indeed among the Fun Things To Do In Abu Dhabi and Dubai is a visit to Santa can be combined with a visit to the snow park, a penguin encounter, or skiing and snowboarding for both children and adults. Avalanche Café, halfway up the slope, has a delicious hot chocolate that you don’t want to miss.
The Opera at Christmas
Dubai Opera’s recently opened performing arts center provides a respite from shopping and holiday cheer. The London Concert Opera Show Band will perform a selection of Christmas classics and popular carols on the 16th and 17th of December. Bring the kids, put on your Santa hats, and get ready to sing along at this beautiful location in the heart of the bustling Downtown area with lots of options for 5-star staycation hotels.
Winter Festival
The Winter Festival, which takes place every year at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, is the city’s largest event of its sort. The primary feature is a market with shops selling anything from bags to jewelry to artworks and handicrafts, making it the perfect place for picking up a unique gift for someone special. There are many other enjoyable activities available, such as Gingerbread House Decorating, where the entire family can take a little break from buying and assembling their own gingerbread house to take back to the house.
Carol singers, an Aladdin and His Magic Lamp Christmas Adventure play, Santa’s grotto, and the nightly Christmas tree light switch-on show are among the other typical Christmas attractions. Furthermore, even though it is Dubai, there is also snow! In the snow play area, the entire family can participate in snowball fights or snowman building.
Brunch for Christmas
For many tourists and expats alike, Friday brunches are a must-do and one of the Best Activities to Do in Dubai, and on Christmas Day, most of Dubai’s hotels and restaurants host a festive brunch. Traditional turkey dinners, foreign buffets, Asian specialties, and Arabic dishes with a festive twist are just a few of the options available to customers.
The venues provide entertainment and food for younger guests as well as children’s activities. From low-cost selections available in some of Dubai’s pubs to lavish buffets with free-flowing champagne at the best 5-star hotels in Dubai, there are brunch options to suit everyone’s budget.
For the best holiday vacation in Dubai, visit Hotels.com or Booking.com and make a reservation for The H Dubai Hotel. The H Dubai Hotel is located in the center of the Middle East’s most dynamic metropolis, overlooking the stunning Sheikh Zayed Road. The hotel is close to the city’s key attractions, including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Dubai Mall, Dubai Garden Glow, La Mer Beach, and Dubai World Trade Center.
