Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated with zeal and fervour across the UAE. With lightings and festive spirit everywhere, it’s no less than a carnival in the UAE during Diwali. It’s also the perfect festival to wear your shiny clothes, have your favourite sweets guilt-free and have card parties with your loved ones while you binge on your favourite dishes. So if you are already excited for Diwali and are wondering how the celebrations are going to be different this year amid the covid-19 pandemic, then let us tell you that, the festival will still be celebrated in the nation while keeping all the safety precautions in mind. Here’s how Dubai will celebrate Diwali in varied ways.
1. Food and deals
Diwali and Indian sweets are synonymous to each other. Having Gulab Jamun, Rasmali, Barfi, Ladoos and other sweets are a mandate during Diwali. And this year too, you can avail great deals on food at your favourite restaurants in the emirate. Zomato is launching a festive season deal, which will allow savings of at least 20 per cent on your bill. From November 6 to 21, you can enjoy deals and discounts on Zomato and make this Diwali extra special by indulging in your favourite cuisines. In fact, not only Zomato but varied hotels and cafes are going to offer special Diwali deals this season.
2. Fireworks, fountains and more
Diwali festivities are incomplete without lightings, fireworks and shows. And this year too, you will get to enjoy all these things in Dubai. Global Village, which is now welcoming people, will celebrate this festival on a grand scale with the UAE’s best representation of Indian traditions, culture and food at the India Pavilion. Well, not only Global Village, but The Pointe on The Palm Jumeriah is also set to enthral you with a stellar performance by the world’s largest dancing fountain- The Palm fountain. Well, that’s not it, you will also be able to enjoy fireworks on November 13 at the Pointe.
3. Bollywood-Themed shows and deals At Al Seef
Al Seef is all set to let you enjoy Diwali a bit more this year. The creekside leisure destination is having its own Festival of Lights celebrations from November 12 to 21. You can enjoy great deals on dining, stays, entertainment and much more. Al Seef souq will also have good deals for Diwali. What’s more? A series of special Bollywood-themed live shows at the venue’s open-air stage area will give you a fun festive vibe.
4. Shop till you drop at Diwali Utsav exhibition
While Diwali is all about lightings, sweets and parties, it’s equally about shopping for traditional attires. And to make sure that you look gram-worthy this Diwali, you have to check out Diwali Utsav exhibition at Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai. Starting from November 6, you can splurge in fine designer clothing, jewellery, home decor, decorated candles, gift items and artworks under all under one roof. With more than 40 exhibitors from India and UAE, you cannot miss out on this. The exhibition starts at 11 AM and ends at 9 PM- you can check more details on their Facebook page.
5. Discounts on Diwali decor, lights and more
To have a grand Diwali celebration, you need better lightings and other Diwali props. And to ensure that your house looks nothing but the best, Home Box stores in Oasis Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall and Centrepoint Bur Dubai will offer a great Diwali collection with prices reduced by 25 per cent across a wide range of special items including Diwali lights, traditional gifts and more. Hurry, the promotion has started and will end on November 25.
Are you ready to celebrate Diwali in style while keeping all the safety measures in mind?