DXB Winter Festival is bringing a huge festive experience to Dubai this winter

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Running from December 1, 2026, until January 10, 2027, DXB Winter Festival will transform a 20,000-square-metre outdoor space into a seasonal destination filled with entertainment, food, shopping and family activities.

More than 150 vendors are expected to take part, creating a lively mix of festive stalls, food concepts, cafés and seasonal experiences inspired by traditional European Christmas markets.

At the heart of the festival will be a giant Christmas tree, surrounded by market streets, a funfair, open-air dining areas and a main entertainment stage.

Throughout the season, visitors can expect a rotating programme of live shows, festive performances, parades and daily activities, meaning the experience is designed to feel different across multiple visits.

Families will also find plenty for younger guests. Santa’s grotto will be one of the key attractions, alongside fairground rides and interactive workshops where children can take part in creative activities.

The timing of the festival will cover several major moments in Dubai’s winter calendar. It will open just ahead of UAE National Day celebrations and continue throughout Christmas and New Year, making it one of the city’s longest-running festive events of the season.

Organisers are also planning for DXB Winter Festival to become an annual event, with new attractions and programming introduced in future editions.

The festival will operate from 4pm until midnight on weekdays and from 2pm until midnight on weekends.

Ticket prices have not yet been announced. However, the first 10,000 tickets will be available with a 25 percent early-bird discount for visitors who register in advance.

DXB Winter Festival 2026
December 1, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Dubai Festival City Waterfront
Weekdays: 4pm–midnight
Weekends: 2pm–midnight

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