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As the world’s longest running festival of its kind, Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is nothing short of iconic. The 28th edition of the festival, organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), showcases the very best that the city has to offer. In its third week, (29 December to 5 January) DSF delivers another spectacular line-up of events, experiences, offers and deals designed to surprise and delight. Take your pick from one of the many concerts from international artists including Kylie Minogue, Martin Garrix, and Rahat Fatah Ali Khan. Or, watch the stunning fireworks and drone shows to celebrate DSF as well as welcome in the New Year.
Participate in a Murder Mystery at Al Seef Heritage Hotel and bring out your inner detective, shop for must-have items at Al Seef Market, visit The Spark Within and Sky Castle, part of Dubai LIghts at City Walk and Dubai Design District (d3), or walk down memory lane at Dubai 80’s, Last Exit Al Khawaneej. Dubai is the place to be when it comes to New Year’s Eve celebrations. From enchanting fireworks, drone shows, to hotel offers, curated food and beverage menus and more, the city pulls out all the stops to ring in the new year. In the lead up to NYE celebrations, legendary performer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan brings a never–before-seen show to the Coca-Cola Arena on 29 December. And on 30 December, at the same venue, don’t miss Martin Garrix and his spectacular performance live in Dubai.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Dubai skyline as fireworks light up the city skies to bid farewell to this year, and welcome in the next. Iconic Dubai spots such as Atlantis The Palm, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, Al Seef, Global Village, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Sky Views Observatory, The Dubai Frame, Bluewaters & The Beach, JBR and many more have stunning firework displays in store, meaning Dubai residents and visitors will only ever be minutes away from a glittering pyrotechnic display on New Year’s Eve.
And as well as the fireworks, the stars are coming out in Dubai on 31 December, with Grammy winner Kylie Minogue in concert at Atlantis, The Palm. Enjoy a beach-side performance by none other than Enrique Iglesias at the hotspot Nammos. Or countdown to midnight with Armin Van Buuren, Fedde Le Grand, and Justus live in concert on New Year’s Eve at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre.
Attend a White and Gold Party at The London Project on 31 December, to bid a decadent adieu to the year. Located close to Ain Dubai, this venue offers spectacular views alongside fine food and beverages. Or, step into the New Year at celebrated hotspot Armani/Prive, at Burj Khalifa. Join the celebrations at Belcanto Dubai Opera for a black-and-white masquerade affair where visitors are transported back to Manhattan in the 60s, with a delectable 7-course meal being served.
New Year’s Eve at The Agenda is set to be extra special, with a stellar line-up of some of the best Sudanese artists performing for the occasion. Catch Nada Al-Qalaa, Taha Suliman, and Maghrebi pop band, MarSimba live on 31 December.
For detailed information regarding all New Year’s Eve events, timings, and ticketing, check www.visitdubai.com.
Amazing Raffles
Running until 29 January, Majid Al Futtaim Malls in Dubai, including Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Al Shindagha, and City Centre Me’aisem, are giving shoppers an unbeatable opportunity to become a SHARE Millionaire by winning up to one million SHARE points, worth AED 100,000, to spend at Majid Al Futtaim destinations across the city – that’s a total of 16 malls and 2,300 stores. To enter the prize draw, customers can use the SHARE Wallet or scan receipts through the SHARE app.
Partnering with Tickit, a unique rewards programme, Dubai Shopping Festival has a wonderful opportunity in store for shoppers to earn and redeem points across a range of attractions, entertainment and shopping destinations. New Tickit members who have linked Mastercard or Visa to their Tickit account between 15 December and 29 January can enter a weekly draw by just spending AED 100. Winners can get 50,000 Tickit points, equivalent to AED 50,000, every week over seven weeks.
Shop for a minimum of AED 300 across shopping, dining, or entertainment outlets at Dubai Festival City Mall and take home AED 1,000,000. Download the Blue Rewards app and sign up for an additional chance to win AED 10,000 each week. Shoppers can also watch the breath-taking IMAGINE show and try out family friendly activities for all ages at DFCM.
As part of the DSF Love Diamond Week, get the chance to win one of 7 diamond rings and a diamond necklace from the Damas Jewellery GAIA collection, with every purchase of AED 500. Shoppers can also avail amazing prices up to 60 percent off, along with a free gift voucher worth AED 300 with every purchase of diamond jewellery of AED 3000.
Grab an amazing deal every day with the DSF Daily Surprises providing shoppers with an irresistible daily deal from across various brands, starting at 10 AM until whenever stocks last. Keep an eye out on the mydsf.ae website to stay on top of the announcements revealed only 24 hours before each new deal from across fashion, beauty, electronics, home and more.
At Last Exit Al Khawaneej and Al Khawaneej Walk, the retro installation Dubai 80’s is transporting visitors all the way back to the 80’s and 90’s, with old-school music, gadgets, books, and more. Visitors who are feeling nostalgic can also pick up some old-school merchandise. This blast from the past is in town until 8 January, every night from 4PM to 11 PM. Experience cutting-edge Drone Shows, with themes, The Future of Dubai and Dubai Shopping Festival, every day at Bluewaters & The Beach, JBR. Shows start at 7PM and 10PM daily until 29 January.
Visit and experience the enchanting art installations that make up the second edition of Dubai Lights, at City Walk, Dubai Design District (D3), and Palm Jumeirah running until 29 January. Experience 10 captivating installations by leading international light artists in an exhibition entitled The Spark Within at City Walk, and see the surreal interactive light and sound installation, the dreamy Sky Castle at D3, by internationally renowned Studio Eness from Australia.
Put on a detective cap and take part in a thrilling, immersive game of Murder Mystery at Al Seef Heritage Hotel. Running every weekend until March 12, this is a chance to interact with professional actors and find the clues to the mystery while enjoying food and drinks on the terrace alongside spectacular views of the Creek. Tickets are priced at AED 210 per person, with timings and dates at www.visitdubai.com.
From 4PM and 10PM daily up until 29 January, Al Seef Market is in town to celebrate Dubai Shopping Festival, with a host of activities, workshops for kids, live performances, delectable food, fireworks, art showcases, retail and dining offers, and much more. Featuring a fusion of tradition and modern retail, visitors to Al Seef will be able to experience the Retail Souk as they shop for fashion, souvenirs, food, and other knick-knacks to take home.
Shop, win and be entertained with the 28th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) until 29 January 2023 with incredible deals, innovative events, world-class entertainment and life-changing prizes. Featuring the ultimate retail therapy from a wide range of homegrown and global brands as well as live concerts, outdoors markets, pop-up dining and more, this year’s DSF experience is not to be missed.
