December Events Guide

Here is your guide to all amazing  Seasonal and Christmas Activities Happening in Dubai, from Farmer’s Market to Truck Jams and Tree Lightening, we’ve got you Covered!

Winter Garden Market

Venue: St Regis Dubai

When: December 7 – December 31^st Timings: Weekdays from 5pm – 9pm ; Weekends from 3pm –9pm

Fun for all the family this Festive Season. Visit the Versailles Gardens at The St. Regis Dubai and make this festive season even more spectacular.
Enjoy a host of family friendly activities, visit Santa and sample the culinary delights of some of their renowned outlets from The St. Regis Dubai, The W Dubai – Al Habtoor City, The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City, and The Atrium, Al Habtoor City

Family Winter Fair

Venue:  Reform Social & Grill Dubai

When: December 15­ – December 17, Dec 15 at 12 PM to Dec 17 at 8 PM

3 days of Music, fun and Christmas Markets featuring Handmade Dubai market at Reform Social & Grill located at The Lakes. The events will feature a Christmas theme with eclectic, unique, handmade items including art, craft, clothes, leather goods, home decor & jewelry procured or made by entrepreneurs in Dubai.

15 Dec – Thursday – 5 to 10 PM – Music, Santa & Fun for Kids
16 Dec – Friday – 12 noon to 10 PM – Market, Santa & Fun for Kids
17 Dec – Saturday – 12 noon to 6 PM – Market, Santa & Fun for Kids

Free Entry!

Truckers in the Desert

Venue:  Al Sahara Desert Resort

When: Friday, December 16 at 4pm-12am

You guys loved it so much, they had no choice but to bring it back!!
Due to popular demand, #TruckersDXB is back in the desert on 16th of December at Al Sahra Desert Resort & Equestrian Centre in Dubai.

All your favorite food trucks, live music, kids play area, camel rides, a market and most importantly, the same chilled out vibes. 4 PM all the way till midnight. Oh and entry remains free!

Keep those camps, chairs and tents ready because it’s #TruckersInTheDesert time!

You are allowed to bring your own tents, camps, chairs and picnic sheets

Festive Tree Lighting

Venue: Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

When: Friday December 16^th 6pm-8pm

Delight in season-long celebrations that will definitely fill your heart with cheer and excitement. Commence the revelry with the tree-lighting ceremony on 16 December at Al Forsan. Wander in whimsical world as you walk past the fairytale gingerbread house and listen to the carol singing while you wait for the jolly old man in red to make an appearance.

Entry is free to join the Bab Al Shams Tree Lighting Ceremony. Ginger bread cookies, winter pies, hot chocolate and mulled beverages will delight the families accompanied by carol singing. The Jolly Old Man in red will make a special appearance and present children with gifts and treats.

6.30pm to 8.00pm, Al Forsan Lawn
Free entry

Christmas Jumper Party

Venue: The Irish Village Dubai

When: Friday, December 16 at 6pm-9pm

Christmas Jumper Party at The Irish Village lawn

Free pint of Guinness for the first 500 guests wearing a Christmas Jumper!

Christmas Cheesy Disco!

Wear your BEST Christmas Jumper to WIN CASH PRIZE –
5,000 AED – Best Team
1,000 AED – Best Jumper

Guinness is 30 AED all night

Christmas Market at the Garden

Venue: Raffles Dubai

When: Friday, December 16 12:30 – 6pm

The Garden at Raffles receives a sprinkling of festive magic as the scenic Raffles Garden transforms into a Christmas Market, with live cooking stations serving traditional Christmas food and beverages including mince pies, roasted chestnuts and
mulled grape – sure to keep you merry until Christmas!

All of this will be available alongside the Raffles Brunch, a mouth-watering buffet menu offering the best of European cuisine and our succulent roast with all the trimmings. There will be a live band and gift stalls selling homemade crafts – handy if you need to purchase those last minute gifts.

There is free entry to the Christmas Market with a pay-as-you-go option for the food and beverage stalls, or join them for the full brunch package with prices starting from AED 235 inclusive of soft beverages and AED 385 inclusive of house beverages along with full access to The Garden stalls

ARTE Festive Market

Venue: Mercato Shopping Mall

When:  Saturday, December 17 at 10am-10pm

Find the perfect gift for your friends and loved ones this season with ARTE Festive Market at Mercato. Shop for gifts and festive goods from art paints, greeting cards, jewelry, home décor, candles, ginger bread cookies, jams and many more unique treats all handmade by UAE’s Creative artisans.
join them on the 1st floor from 10am to 10pm

Pretty Chic Christmas Market

Venue:  The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

When:  Saturday, December 17 at 11am-6pm

They are back on the gorgoeus lawn at The Westin Dubai Marina for Christmas edition of the Pretty Chic market. They will be joined by 20 of your favorite Dubai boutiques as well as live music, kid’s entertainment, bouncy castle and of course the gorgeous picnic hampers.

Festive Tree Lighting

Venue: Arabian Ranches Golf Club

When: Saturday, December 17 at 6pm-8pm

Capture the wonder and enchantment of the festive season by participating in a traditional tree lighting ceremony. Get the little ones along and gather in the Grand Lobby of the hotel to watch the festive tree be illuminated by twinkling lights while the melodious voices of carol singers fill your heart with joy.

– Savour traditional mince pies and mulled beverages, with their compliments
– Indoor snow fall will transport you to a winter wonderland

Food Truck Jam

Venue: Emirates Golf Club

When: Saturday, December 17 at 5pm-11pm

All your favorite food trucks, some awesome live music, kids play area, and a pretty cool market too!

Come chill on the grass with friends and family, and enjoy the most chilled out vibes from 5 PM to 11 PM.

Entry to the event is free!
 

Ripe Market

Venue: Al Barsha Pond Park

When: Saturday, December 17 at 3pm-9pm

Every Saturday evening starting 15th October 2016, from 3pm – 9pm.

The Ripe Night Market will take our love of food past sunset and bring the community together to taste some of the region’s best local food businesses. There will be entertainment from local artists, live movie screenings, activities from fitness groups and children’s activities for all ages, all set under the stars with a dazzling display of lights!

Festive Tree Lighting

Venue:  The Address Dubai Mall

When:  Monday, December 19 at 7pm-10pm

Few occasions are as heartwarming as the Tree Lighting ceremony, and at The Address Dubai Mall, the fascinating festive ambience and celebratory spirit perfectly set the tone for all the celebrations that follow.

Join The Address and  experience the magic of the moment, which is sure to make for great memories and perfect pictures.

Truckers Christmas Weekend

Venue: Emirates Golf club

When:  December 23-25, 12 pm- 11:55 pm

Come experience a very original yet funky Christmas Festival! The same cool vibes of the Food Truck Jam and #TruckersDXB but with a special Christmas touch.

Ginger Bread House Making

Venue: Arabian Ranches Golf Club

When: Sunday, December 18 at 4pm-7pm

Share the love for this cherished tradition with your little ones, while constructing and decorating a gingerbread house within the beautiful settings of Water’s Edge. Watch a demonstration from talented culinary team, and let the fun begin while your children get to build it themselves, and stand the chance to win fantastic prizes.

– Kids will enjoy the bouncy castle and face painting
– Enjoy this opportunity for the family to indulge a fun get-together
– Prizes offered for the best gingerbread house

The Ripe Festive Market

Venue:  Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

When: Wednesday, December 21 at 2pm-9pm

Join Ripe for a festive outdoor market at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Hotel grounds in Dubai Marina every Wednesday from 12th October 2016 2pm-9pm.

Every Wednesday the Ripe Market, set at the idyllic Mina Seyahi Amphitheatre by the sea will take your eyes and your taste buds on a journey to local produce paradise and artisan crafts. Set to become one of our exciting main markets, you’ll find artists, designers, live musicians, live, local Emirati talent, small local businesses and fitness workshops, offering everything from unique hand crafted items for the home, boutique fashion for adults and children, bespoke jewelry and entertainment. The Mina Seyahi culinary team will also have on offer a variety of food options including Buns & Cows burger truck!

Dubai Shopping Festival

Venue:  All over Dubai

When: December 26-january8 2017

Celebrating its 22nd anniversary in 2017, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is the largest shopping and entertainment extravaganza in the Middle East. The shopping obsession peaks each year in January during Dubai Shopping Festival, the longest running festival of its kind. Along with unbeatable deals, and don’t forget one of the hallmarks of DSF the fireworks. This year includes shows across two locations in Dubai. Whether you’re exploring the old souks or the grandiose modern malls, there are plenty of ways to save and win during DSF, or try your luck at one of the daily raffles with prizes that include cash and even cars.

Hotels and other places to Visit During the Festive Month:

Ski Dubai:

if you have been dreaming of a white Christmas, ski dubai is your destination! If are feeling too cold to go inside the snow themed park, grab a Window table at The Cheese Cake Factory, Mall of Emirate and Enjoy the view. That’s what we did last weekend.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray:

Huge Ginger Bread House with Mini Christmas Goodies Shop inside, Visit jumeirah zabeel saray situated on west side of The Palm and stock Yummy Candy canes and Goodies for your Christmas Party

The Ritz-Carlton DIFC:

Huge Royal Christmas tree with gold and white ornaments and beautiful display of winters. It’s a must go place.

Westin Mina Seyahi:

Breaming with Traditional Christmas colors and Décor, and Ginger Bread shaped Christmas tree ornaments. This hotel is a perfect place to visit on Christmas Day.