Dubai lights up during winter, and the festive events across the city tend to fill up fast. But the JLT Winter Festival offers a strong reason to let you slow down your routine and be merry. The seasonal pop-up has finally returned to the JLT Park Amphitheatre with festive cheer and no entry fees.
Dubai’s JLT Winter Festival Is Now Open And You Can Enter For Free
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Running from Saturday, December 13 to Sunday, December 21, the festival is designed for those looking to spend some relaxed, festive time with their friends and family in Dubai. Gates open at 4 pm daily, giving residents an excuse to turn a routine evening walk into something a little more celebratory.
JLT Park Transforms Into A Magical Setup After Sunset
As the sun dips, JLT Park takes on a distinctly winter vibe. The amphitheatre has stalls offering seasonal bites, warm drinks, and comfort snacks perfect for the cold weather. Alongside the food, visitors will find small retailers selling toys, clothing, accessories, and last-minute gift ideas for this festive season.
Even without a shopping list, the festival works as a relaxed stroll with plenty of stops for snacks and people-watching.
Tree Lighting Becomes The Daily Moment
Every evening at 6 pm, the focus shifts to the centre of the park for the daily tree lighting. It’s one attention-grabbing moment where families gather, and phones come out to capture some memories.
Opening night features a slightly larger ceremony. Although the nightly ritual remains a key reason many visitors plan their timing around the event.
Santa Visits And Festive Entertainment
Children aren’t left alone either. Santa meet-and-greets run across multiple evenings, giving younger visitors their own moment to enjoy the festivities.
Themed entertainment and interactive activities fill the gaps between, keeping the atmosphere lively.
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An Easy, Free December Habit
What sets the JLT Winter Festival apart is that it’s completely free to enter. That flexibility makes it easy to return more than once during the week. In a month crowded with ticketed events and packed calendars, the JLT Winter Festival stands out by keeping things simple.
Where: JLT Park Amphitheatre, Dubai
When: Daily from 4 pm to 10 pm, December 13 to 21
Cost: Free entry
Cover Image Courtesy: JLT/Website
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