When you spend December in Dubai you have so many options to enjoy it any way you want.
The beaches beckon, you can whip up a white Christmas at the Snow Park or experience some of the events on the go this festive season.
Dubai National Day – 2 December
This happy event kicks off the festivities with celebrations all around. Hit the shops for the Super Sales, see cultural displays and parades all over the city catch a live performance and don’t miss the big bang fireworks at the end of the day. It’s all happening this National Day in Dubai.
World Rugby Sevens Series – 2 December
Timed to coincide with National Day, the final match of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series kicks-off at 19:30. Sponsored by Emirates Airlines, purveyor of flights to Dubai, this event promises world-class rugby action at Dubai’s purpose-built Sevens Stadium.
Elton John Live in Dubai – 8 December
Even this Grammy-grabbing legend is coming to the party in Dubai this December. In his first live appearance in Dubai, Elton John will be rocking the Atuism Rocks Arena in a don’t-miss extravaganza of his favorite hits.
Omega Dubai Ladies Masters 6-9 December
If you prefer more sedentary spectator sports, head to the Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club for a spectacular showdown between the world’s golfing greats. In-Kyung Kim, Laura Davies, Brittany Lincicome and Suzann Pettersen will be among those going head to head for the €500,000 prize. Get there, it’s going to be good!
Dubai International Film Festival 6-13 December
DIFF sees more leading ladies (and gentlemen) take to the stage in a celebration of the best big-screen entertainment that the UAE has to offer. Get set for some stargazing. Eva Longoria, Melanie Griffith and Samuel L. Jackson were all spotted on the red carpet at this event last year.
Jingle Bell Favourites at Dubai Opera 14-16 December
Star soloists from London’s west end, including Alison Jierar and Matt little, will be belting out all your festive favorites to the tunes of the London Concert Orchestra Show Band. Classics such as Jingle Bell Rock, Santa Clause is coming to Town and Baby It’s Cold Outside are all on the playlist.
Dubai Shopping Festival 25 December – 25 January
With all the money you saved on cheap flights to Dubai you will have plenty of cash to burn when the sales roll around on Christmas Day. Prices on toys, furniture, jewelry, fashion, dining and even cars will all be on the chopping block during this time.
A Gittering NY in Dubai
Wrap it all up with a New Year’s bash at restaurants and concert halls throughout the city followed by a fireworks display so massie that it lights up the whole of Downtown, Palm Jumeirah and surrounds.
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