Dubai Shopping Festival Is Expected with Drone Shows and Stunning Lights

Residents and visitors to Dubai can expect more than just retail therapy as the city prepares for its yearly shopping extravaganza, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). The 29th edition of DSF, which will start on December 8 and run through January 14, promises to bring life to the city with a blend of exciting activities, artistic expression, and breathtaking sights.

DSF offers a variety of free attractions, including pop-up markets, culinary delights, art displays, and sporting spectacles, transforming the cityscape with tempting promotions and deals such as:

• Dubai Lights showcases stunning public art installations featuring French designers Moetu Batlle and David Passegand's Anooki, giant inflatable characters serving as environmental ambassadors at Al Seef and d3.
• At the Gold Souk in the World of Neon, visitors will encounter a beautiful marketplace illuminated by vibrant neon lights, crafting a magical and colorful shopping experience.
• Neon lights adorn Dubai's historic boats, called abras, resulting in an amazing sight along the Creek.
• This year's DSF features a stunning drone show over Bluewaters, featuring over 800 drones, showcasing two captivating narratives: the Pearl's significance in Dubai's history and an Emirati space explorer's journey.
• The West Beach in Palm Jumeirah will feature life-sized installations inspired by the Amazon rainforest, featuring beautiful floral artwork and vibrant parrots.

This year's drone show appears to be the “most sensational” yet, providing viewers with an incredible visual feast as the night sky comes to life with creative storytelling and stunning displays.

As Dubai welcomes the holiday season, the Dubai Shopping Festival differentiates itself as a festival of art, creativity, and visual spectacle in addition to being a shopping haven, welcoming all to take in the city's breathtaking change.

Exciting Prizes to Win

You could win a shiny new Nissan Patrol V6 or a cool Dh2 million IDEALZ DSF grand prize in the DSF mega raffle. There's even a shot at striking gold – literally – with 25kg up for grabs in the Dubai Jewellery Group raffle. Try your luck with the Dubai Shopping Malls Group's digital raffle and you could walk away with Dh1 million.

Mark your calendars for January 4–8, City Walk, for the Dubai Police Carnival, which will feature an amazing lineup of cars. This event is for car enthusiasts. Visit the Emirates Classic Vehicles Festival at City Walk from December 15–24 for a trip down memory lane.