Unleash the shopaholic in you, as the 25th edition of Dubai’s Shopping Festival (DSF) is just around the corner. This 38-day long shopping festival will have a Grand Opening event at the Burj Park, Downtown Dubai on 26th and 27th December 2019. From music performances by global artists, thrilling firework display, dance performances, a traditional souk experience to even exciting giveaways, you have an array of amazing things in store for you. So mark your calendars for this opening event, and get ready to shop till you drop, all the way till 1st Februrary 2020.
12-Hour Sale At Shopping Outlets
The 25th Dubai Shopping Festival is going to launch with a bang. And you can enjoy a 12-hour sale, getting 25 to 90 per cent off at six Majid Al Futtaim’s (MAF) malls this Thursday, on 26th December from 12 pm to midnight. If you shop your hearts out for more than AED 300 at any of the participating stores, then you can be one of the lucky winners of a MAF gift card worth AED 10,000. Yup! It’s too good to be true. Shop from the Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, City Centre Me’aisem, My City Centre Al Barsha and City Centre Al Shindagha, to be eligible for the offers.
World-Class Fireworks Display
The skies will be adorned with vibrant splashes of colours to announce the opening of the Dubai Shopping Festival. And if you love fireworks as much as we do, then you can witness this magnetic display of celebrations on 26th December, at 9 pm at The Beach, La Mer, Al Seef, Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Creek. Throughout the course of this 38 days festival, fireworks will paint the skies across certain locations in Dubai in style.
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Music Performances By Global Artists
An interesting lineup of global artists will be here to entertain you during the Grand DSF Launch. Sherine Abdel Wahab, Cheb Khaled and Emirati singing superstar Hussain Al Jassmi will be performing on Thursday, 26th of December at the Burj Park, Downtown Dubai. British singing sensation and former One Direction member Liam Payne and English singer and songwriter Jorja Smith will delight you on Friday, 27th December. The best part? Well, the admission for this global music event is totally free.
All you got to do is book your spots and register on DubaiCalendar.com, Platinumlist.net or via the Dubai Calendar app. Do come a bit early as the entry is on a first come first serve basis. So grab the best seats. You will receive a QR code by email, which will be scanned on your arrival and exchanged for a wristband. To know more about the lineup of the events for Day 1 click here and for Day 2 click here.
And by chance, if you’re not able to make it to DSF’s Grand Opening event. Then don’t worry. The party’s just getting started. This 38 day-long event, indeed has lots in store for you. A special hologram concert dedicated to the late Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum will be held on 26th and 27th December at Dubai Opera. Along with the hologram opera concert, witness the magic of a live orchestra by 20 musicians and a mesmerising performance by the late Umm Kulthum’s granddaughter Sana’a Nabil. You can purchase tickets starting from AED 195 through www.dubaiopera.com. Pakistani music sensation, Rahat Ali Khan will grace the event with a thunderous music performance on 27th December at the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk. So fans, this is your moment to book your tickets starting from AED 125 from www.dubaicalendar.com.
Exciting Pop-Up Markets
To make this 25th edition of DSF a special one, pop markets will be set up all across Dubai providing you with an unlimited shopping experience, global entertainment, and innovative retail experiences with a blend of the heritage of the city. On 26th December at 3 pm all the way till midnight, Al Seef Market will be launched to give you everything under the sun be it shopping, dining and thrilling events all in one spot. You can even get the chance to win one of the 25 AED 1,000 Meraas gift cards on spends of AED 100, which will be given through daily announcements at the main raffle draw. It’s a lucky draw, so try your luck.
Apart from Al Seef Market, there will be a host of other markets to visit. Al Khawaneeji Market will open on 26th December from 6 pm till 12 am. This is a unique market where you can enjoy an array of attractions be it the snowman building zone, snow fight pit and a custom ice rink. The winter is coming, and this is your chance to make the most of it. Witness the beauty of art coming to life, as there will be a live calligraphy artist for the first 10 days of the event.
When it comes to blending the modernity of Dubai with nostalgia, Al Rigga Market is your abode. Kicking off on the 26th of December from 4 pm to 10 pm, it will give you a glimpse of the original DSF Market, 25 years ago. So enjoy a trip down memory lane. You can immerse yourself in the world of African dancing, talent contests and flash mobs here. Here is a Guide To Street Shopping And Flea Markets in Dubai And last but not least, the Hatta Market situated at the Hatta will open on 26th December from 4 pm onwards. Take a stroll here to witness the traditional outdoor souk experience with cultural games and other fun events. Moviegoers, sit with your family and catch up on your favourite blockbuster at the outdoor cinema here.
Well, we’ve told you the 25th Dubai Festival, Grand Opening Event is going to be LIT. Fireworks, music performance by global artists, traditional markets, giveaways and much more exciting experiences, await you. So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets and get the shopping started!
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