What To Do This Christmas In Dubai? 6 Things You Absolutely Shouldn’t Miss

Christmas Dubai

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Christmas is around the corner and with just a few days to go, it makes sense to already start planning. So, to ensure that you have a great time and you can totally immerse yourself in the festive spirit, we have listed a few ways you can bring in the festive vibes with your loved ones. Whether it’s shopping at a festive market or watching your favourite Christmas special movies, we have enlisted everything that you can do not only outside but also at home. Take a look at different ways you can celebrate Christmas in Dubai!

Ways To Celebrate Christmas In Dubai

1. Attend Festive Markets

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There are several festive markets that will be taking over Dubai from December. Whether it’s the Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market, Winter City, or the Winter District, you have tons of options to choose from. The best part is that they are all available for varied periods, which means if you have the zeal, you can check them all out.

2. Host Christmas Movie Marathon At Home

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If you and your gang love watching Christmas movies and are movie buffs through and through, then this is a great way to get together. Watch classic Christmas movies like Home Alone, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, or even Noel, to truly get into the festive spirits this December. Hosting such watch parties becomes all the more fun and joyful, as you get together with your buddies and feast on delicious snacks. 

3. Feast On Christmas-Special Dishes

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With the advent of Christmas, restaurants around this Emirate start dishing out Turkey Takeaway options. You can feast on these roasted dishes at home or even visit the restaurant on Christmas Day or maybe even on Christmas Eve to truly relish the perfectly roasted delight that form an intrinsic part of the celebration.

4. Click Pictures At Santa’s Grotto

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Christmas and Santa Claus are synonymous to each other. So what better way to bring in the festive vibe this season than clicking a cute picture with Santa Claus in his grotto? From malls to Christmas markets, you can spot Santa’s grotto in several locations across Dubai and we are sure your inner child is going to be delighted to get a chance to get clicked with this bearded man.

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5. Watch Festive Themed Theatre Shows

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There are several theatre shows happening in Dubai every other day. Is there a better way to celebrate the day than watching delightful Christmas-themed shows play out on the stage? Well, if this sounds perfect to you as well, then we are sure you wouldn’t want to miss out on Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical, Magic Phil, or even The Nutcracker, which is a classic Christmas theatrical show.

6. Frolick In Snow

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Finally, Christmas is rather incomplete without some snow and cold. So, to truly experience the magic, make sure to visit Dubai to truly enjoy the festive spirits, as you nibble on decadent treats and play in the snow.

Go ahead and bookmark all of these things and we are sure you will have a great time ringing in the festive season.

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Anupriya Mishra: A history nerd, Anupriya loves to read, talk, and write about everything related to lifestyle and travel. With a fondness for trying every dish out there, you might catch her at the newest restaurant trying their exquisite fare while gossiping about Bollywood movies!