Dubai at Christmas – A Guests Information to the Festive Season 2024

Christmas? In a Muslim nation? You higher imagine it!!

For those who’re searching for a northern hemisphere winter vacation within the solar however don’t need to miss out on the enjoyable and festivities of Christmas, Dubai might be the vacation spot for you!

Christmas in Dubai will not be a public vacation however is extensively celebrated by the massive expat neighborhood and vacationers.

So apart from the reassurance that the outlets will nonetheless be open on Christmas Eve (and Christmas Day!!), what must you count on in Dubai at Christmas? We’ll take you thru every little thing it is advisable to know to plan your journey at this particular time of yr to get you within the Christmas spirit:

Climate in Dubai at Christmas

In late December, you need to count on great delicate climate – common daytime highs of 26°C/78.8°F and seawater temperature of 25.6°C/78°F.

Rain will not be unparalleled in December, however definitely don’t count on a protracted string of dreary gray days. Fog may be a difficulty in December, notably within the early mornings.

Yow will discover our full information to Dubai climate in December right here.

The great climate in December, mixed with the very fact additionally it is faculty vacation time in Dubai (together with a lot of the world), implies that the week from Christmas to New 12 months in Dubai is without doubt one of the busiest of the yr.

You’ll be able to count on resort and AirBnB costs to skyrocket, and in some circumstances, your first alternative of lodging might not be out there – so e-book early in case you have December in Dubai in your agenda.

Winter Metropolis

Expo Metropolis will once more be reworked into Winter Metropolis for Christmas from 6 to 31 December 2024, beginning at 2:00 pm day by day.

Al Wasl Plaza takes centre stage, with a 52-foot Christmas Tree and a festive village, together with Santa’s uniquely recycled home, Frosty’s Farmhouse, Santa’s Toy Manufacturing facility, Mrs Claus’ Bakery, and Letters to Santa, among the many fashionable actions on provide.

To really expertise the spirit of Christmas in Dubai, be a part of a nightly Carols by Candlelight efficiency. This merely magical efficiency with a lightweight present happens underneath the Al Wasl dome. Santa and Mrs. Claus will even make a particular look at this occasion.

What does it price?

This occasion stays free for these underneath six and Folks of Dedication, however be aware the next pricing coverage is now in place for youths 6+ and adults:

• Basic Admission AED 40
• Household Cross (4 folks + parking) AED 240
• Carols by Candlelight is individually ticketed, AED 150 per individual

Occasion Timing

• Winter Metropolis Day by day 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Carols by Candlelight 6:30 pm and eight:30 pm from 20 to 24 December 2024

Study extra at expocitydubai.com

Winter Wonderland at Ski Dubai

A Dubai traditional winter expertise that by no means disappoints may be discovered at Ski Dubai. Residence to one of many metropolis’s hottest Santa Grotto at Mall of the Emirates, not simply Santa Meet and Greet’s with a Christmas goodie bag and a sizzling chocolate included.

You may as well take pleasure in enjoyable adventures within the Snow Park, together with Snow Motion pictures, snowman constructing, and breakfast with Santa. Packages begin from 160 AED pp for the standard Santa meet-and-greet, AED 325 for added Snow Park entry, or AED 600 for a Household Cross to Santa (household of 4).

(NB As a result of chilly circumstances, entry to Santa’s Grotto begins from 2 years of age)

Another choice the place the littles don’t have to enter sub-zero temperatures is Breakfast With Santa. Held at 8:00 am day by day from 10 to 25 December this prices AED 160 per individual/AED 80 for infants.

Timing

• Tickets go on sale 11 November for dates 1-25 December (fashionable weekend time slots and people closest to Christmas get snapped up FAST!)

Study extra at skidxb.com/christmas 

Wish to make it additional particular? Add on a keep on the Aspen Ski Chalets at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates. Ranging in dimension from a one-bedroom chalet as much as the three-floor, three-bedroom ski chalets, every sleeps between two to 6 friends, overlooking the slopes of Ski Dubai.

Santa’s Grotto at JBR

Discovered on the fashionable beachfront venue The Seashore in JBR, Santa will likely be making appearances each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4:00 PM onwards from 8-25 December 2023 (2024 dates TBC!)

You simply have to spend AED100 at The Seashore, JBR and are available to the photograph sales space stationed close to our favorite household brekkie spot in Dubai, Eggspectations.

Festive Backyard at Madinat Jumeirah

Madinat Jumeirah’s Festive Market returns from 13 December 2024 to five January 2025. With festive meals and drinks, enjoyable actions for the children, and seasonal reside music, that is all the time the most effective locations to benefit from the vacation season in Dubai, at one of many metropolis’s most iconic places.

Held at Madinat Jumeirah Fort Island, the occasion highlights embrace a 36-foot-tall Christmas tree, a reside band taking part in festive music and Christmas carols, a North Pole prepare trip, and a traditional Venetian Carousel among the many German-style Christmas market huts.

Don’t miss gingerbread home making, reside leisure and embellished abra rides. It’s the proper place to select up a particular reward with an area contact and seasonal treats you may be craving from house!

• Free to attend; actions price additional
• Weekdays are 3:00 PM to late, and weekends are noon to late.

Study extra right here

Winter Backyard at Habtoor Palace

This long-running Dubai Christmas occasion takes place on the Al Habtoor Metropolis rooftop. The venue is reworked for the winter season into a fascinating winter backyard. Count on dazzling decorations, carols, road artists, acrobats, mulled wine, gingerbread, and even Santa Claus will make an look.

Weekdays from 4:00 PM till 12:00 AM and 1:00 AM on weekends from 22 November to eight January 2025. Entry AED 25. TBC.

Study extra at alhabtoorcity.com.

Winter District

This nice new festive season occasion will return in 2024, shifting from Jumeirah Emirates Towers to its new house at Dubai Media Metropolis Amphitheatre from December 14 to 22, 2024.

Count on market stalls, youngsters actions, meals vehicles and a Santa’s Grotto. Keep tuned as we uncover extra of what’s going to be on provide – comply with on Instagram right here!

Dubai Backyard Glow – all winter

Though not completely a Christmas occasion, the splendidly enchanted setting of Dubai Backyard Glow makes the proper attraction to go to round Christmas for a magical night.

World Village

We don’t have the Christmas 2024 particulars but, however there may be all the time a tree lighting ceremony and festive occasions noticed at this world showcase venue in December annually.

Add to that some superior procuring alternatives for items with a world flavour, that is equally nearly as good as any Christmas market with a distinctly Dubai vibe! Study extra about World Village right here.

Christmas Reveals in Dubai 2024

This itemizing nonetheless wants some updates for 2024 – come again quickly!

What higher option to take pleasure in Dubai throughout Christmas than attending a festive present? Along with the particular Dubai Christmas markets and occasions we’ve listed above, these exhibits are certain to place you within the festive spirit for essentially the most great time of the yr!

Youngsters’ Christmas Reveals in Dubai 2024

Along with the above exhibits, you’ll discover the next occasions in Dubai, particularly for households with youthful youngsters:

Free Night Reveals in Dubai

These occasions run all year long however are notably particular at Christmas time (and make for an important low cost evening out in Dubai!).

• DSF Drone Present – Bluewaters/JBR – a part of the Dubai Buying Competition. This twice-nightly present is because of return to the skies over the favored beachfront space of Dubai from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025. There’s a present at 7:00 pm and repeated at 10:00 pm. (TBC 2024)

Christmas Day Brunch Dubai 2024

For those who assume being in Dubai on Christmas Day means you’ll miss out on a standard Christmas dinner, then assume once more!

Many inns and eating places in Dubai will present a vastly extravagant lunch with all of the trimmings – the one actual query is – what’s your finances? From pub feasts to 5-star luxurious, right here’s the place you’ll get Christmas dinner in Dubai.

We’re nonetheless confirming if all these brunches are operating in 2024 – some particulars should relate to 2023

Funds Christmas Brunch in Dubai 2024

Lower than AED 250 per head with home drinks

Mid-range Christmas Brunch in Dubai 2024

AED 250 AED to AED 500 per head with home drinks

• Belgian Café – Dubai Competition Metropolis
• BiCE Ristorante – Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
• Bistro Des Arts – Dubai Marina
• BOCA – DIFC
• Boardwalk, Casa de Tapas & Lakeview – Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Membership
• Cascades – Fairmont Dubai
• Crown & Lion – Byblos Resort, Barsha Heights
• Indya by Vineet, La Strega, Rhodes Twenty10 & Zengo – Le Royal Meridien Seashore Resort & Spa
• JA Hatta Fort Resort – Hatta
• Café Artois, Kitchen6 & Prime68 Steakhouse – JW Marriott Marquis
• McGettigan’s JBR – Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
• Bread Road Kitchen & Bar, Nobu, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar & WHITE Seashore & Restaurant – Atlantis The Palm
• Picnic Pantry – Crowne Plaza Dubai Competition Metropolis
• Publique – Souk Madinat Jumeirah
• Pure Sky Lounge & Eating – Hilton Dubai the Stroll
• Raffles Dubai – Raffles Resort, Oud Metha
• Spark by Caramel – DIFC
• Dealer Vic’s JBR – Hilton Dubai The Stroll

Luxurious Christmas Brunch in Dubai 2024

AED 500 AED+ per head with home drinks

• Manava – Sofitel Dubai The Palm
• Reform Social & Grill – The Lakes, Emirates Dwelling
• folly by Nick & Scott – Souk Madinat Jumeirah
• Geales, Maya Mexican Kitchen + Bar & Brasserie 2.0 – Le Royal Meridien Seashore Resort & Spa
• Hakkasan – Atlantis the Palm
• Hidden Brunch – Taj Resort, Enterprise Bay
• Il Ristorante Niko Romito & Yacht Membership Restaurant – Bulgari Resort Dubai
• Marina Social – Intercontinental Dubai
• Rhodes W1, Siddharta Lounge, Sloane’s, Toro Toro – Grosvenor Resort
• Traiteur – Park Hyatt Dubai
• Winter Wanderlust Brunch – JW Marriot Marquis

NB please examine with the venues straight for present pricing, home packages have crept up quite a bit up to now 2 years and venues could not fall within the classes we’ve talked about!

Church Companies in Dubai Christmas 2024

Dubai is a proudly tolerant metropolis in terms of faith, and there are a number of totally different denominational church buildings in Dubai.

• St Mary’s Catholic Church (providers in English, French & Arabic Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass & Christmas Day)
• The Mar Thoma Church, Dubai (Companies in English & Malayalam on Christmas Eve)
• United Christian Church of Dubai
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Jebel Ali (Companies in English, Arabic, German, Tamil, French, Sinhalese, Arabic, Italian and Tagalog)
• Fellowship: A Christian Church in Dubai nondenominational
• St. Thomas Cathedral (Orthodox)
• The Holy Trinity Church (Anglican)