The Indian festival of lights and feast commences on 24th October 2022. But Indian festivals are never limited to the country. Indians take a bit of this festivities wherever they travel to. So if you are an Indian ex-pat, then here are 5 foolproof ways to celebrate Diwali in UAE with the utmost joy as you did back home.
5 Ways To Celebrate Diwali In UAE
1. Visit The Temples
Visiting temples during festivals makes us nostalgic. The religious custom to start your day by doing pooja either at home or at the temple made our festivals complete. So if you are missing this feeling, UAE has a list of Hindu temples that celebrate Diwali and other festivals. Wish to make way to UAE temples? Read our guide here.
2. Watch Fireworks
As kids, we burst a lot of firecrackers and lit up diyas during Diwali. When in UAE, you can visit many spots that will be celebrating Diwali with a gorgeous display of fireworks. Like every year, Dubai Creek and some other spots would be hosting the grand firework show to celebrate this festival of lights. Here are some fireworks shows you can visit in the UAE.
3. Grab Some Festive Food
The vibrant Indian festival will feel incomplete without an amazing festive meal. Indians back home relish mithai and faral during the span of Diwali. And you can get these items in the UAE as well. Numerous restaurants are offering Diwali festive meals. So check out their special menu and deals and choose your favourite. You can also read our guide here.
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4. Attend Events
Diwali is also about meeting friends and families and celebrating the festival together. If you don’t have house parties lined up, you can attend concerts or live events. Dubai’s Bollywood Park is hosting Indian singers Neeraj Sridhar and Shankar Ehsaan Loy on Friday and Saturday. Many similar events are lined up in the UAE. Celebrate this Diwali by shaking a leg to some Bollywood party tunes.
5. Go On A Shopping Spree
Festival equals offers. Diwali is one of the major festivals, and the deals and offers are surprisingly huge. Head to BurJuman where the Diwali Bazaar takes place every day in October. If you’re seeking customary presents, then this can be the perfect spot. A variety of Diwali must-haves will be available at this pop-up market, which is situated on Level 3 of the mall.
Here are just a few of the ways you can celebrate Diwali in the UAE.
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First Published: October 22, 2022 4:33 PM