8 months ago
Dubai Celebrates Winter with Festive Events
Dubai is having lots of fun winter events!
There's a big Christmas tree and market at Madinat Jumeirah, a global village with food and rides, and a winter festival in the mountains.
You can meet Santa at Ski Dubai, enjoy a winter wonderland at Dubai Mall, and listen to carols at Expo City.
There are also shopping festivals, concerts, and lots of lights and snow.
It's a great time to visit Dubai and enjoy the holiday spirit!
Madinat Jumeirah hosts a festive market with a 36-foot Christmas tree, artisan crafts, and live music from 5th to 31st December.
Global Village offers a multicultural experience with 30 pavilions, international cuisines, and rides from 15th October 2025 to 10th May 2026.
Hatta Winter Festival features artisan bazaars, live bands, and outdoor activities from 5th December to 31st January.
Winter City at Expo City Dubai includes live shows, workshops, and falling snow from 6th to 31st December 2025.
Christmas in Winter District offers a Christmas market, snow play area, and Santa’s grotto from 13th to 28th December.
- Who
- Residents and visitors of Dubai
- What
- Various winter festivals and events
- Where
- Dubai, including Madinat Jumeirah, Global Village, Hatta, Expo City Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Festival Bay, Ski Dubai, Dubai Mall
- When
- December 2025 to January 2026
- Why
- To celebrate the winter season with festive activities and cultural experiences
Key facts
- Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market
- 5th to 31st December, Fort Island, 36-foot Christmas tree, artisan crafts, live music, festive activities
- Global Village
- 15th October 2025 to 10th May 2026, 30 pavilions, 90 cultures, artisan stalls, international cuisines, rides, Snowfest Ice Rink
- Hatta Winter Festival
- 5th December to 31st January, Wadi Hub, artisan bazaars, live bands, Emirati dance shows, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking
- Winter City at Expo City Dubai
- 6th to 31st December 2025, Al Wasl Plaza, live shows, creative workshops, twinkling lights, falling snow, tree lighting
- Christmas in Winter District
- 13th to 28th December, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Christmas market, snow play area, Santa’s grotto, carollers, festive decorations
- Dubai Shopping Festival Nights
- 5th December 2025 to 11th January 2026, Festival Bay, megastar concerts, talent showdowns, laser-water spectacles, food trucks, fireworks
- Meet Santa at Ski Dubai
- 1st to 25th December, Ski Dubai, Santa’s grotto, hot chocolate, festive decorations, photo opportunities
- The Winter Wonderverse at House of Hype
- 13th to 28th December, Dubai Mall, falling snow, light installations, interactive zones, digital art backdrops, live entertainment
- Carols by Candlelight at Expo City Dubai
- 20th to 24th December 2025, Al Wasl Plaza, Firdaus Orchestra, local school choirs, festive classics, Christmas-themed projections, Santa and Mrs. Claus visits