Before you go!
There are many places in the world where you can celebrate Christmas with your family and loved ones, to make it a memorable one. Dubai, despite not being among the most preferred places for those who yearn to celebrate a “white Christmas”, is still one of the ideal places you can visit, for your Christmas vacation. Dubai’s population consists of various ethnicities, due to which the city is known to offer marvellous festive vibes throughout the year. And, it has everything that anyone celebrating any festival could wish for, be it large malls, amazing entertainment venues, and exciting foodie havens, in order to make your celebration completely traditional and more joyful.
Here are the things you can consider doing in Dubai, if you are planning to celebrate the Christmas season with your family here:
Bask in the sun at a sandy beach
If you want to begin your celebration with a sunny, warm day, Dubai is perfect for you. It has sandy beaches, like Sunset beach, Kite Beach, and Al Mamzar Beach Park, where you can bask in the sun and enjoy the weather with cool drinks and tasty Arabian delicacies. Just make sure you apply sunscreen before you go to a beach in Dubai, so you do not get a harsh tan or sunburn.
Enjoy a Christmas style brunch, with some entertainment
If you wish to enjoy brunch with your family along with some entertainment, we strongly recommend our ‘Christmas Day Brunch’ at Sports on 4 and The Canal Lounge, Cafe Delices bets cafe in business bay. It features a Live DJ and a wide array of yummy dishes, including salt crusted Tomahawk, braised beef short ribs, canapes, salads, desserts, and house beverages. Sounds yummy? Tastes even better!
Enjoy a pleasing Christmas shopping experience
There are massive shopping malls and hypermarkets all over Dubai, where you can shop for anything you want. If you are someone who always ends up doing your Christmas shopping at the last minute, but are tired of rushing to get access to limited stock, then enjoy a convenient, pleasing shopping experience at The Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates. The hypermarkets in Dubai are the ultimate one-stop shop for all, offering Christmas trees, decor and lights.
Hit the slopes at Ski Dubai
For those who like to celebrate a white Christmas, Ski Dubai is the perfect spot. So, if your Christmas celebration is incomplete without some fun in the snow, then you should definitely spend some of your family time at Ski Dubai, featuring temperatures of up to -5 degree Celsius, beautiful penguins, real snow, and snowboarding.
Attend fun Christmas events
Dubai has its way of making people from all ethnicities feel welcome and at home. Throughout the entire month of December, the whole city is decorated with beautiful lights and covered in festive vibes. There are many places where Christmas events packed with loads of food, drinks, music and games take place, including the iconic Global Village. The former is famous for its German-style Christmas market, North Pole train rides, and snowball zones, and the latter is known for its cultural shows, shopping markets, and food. However, if you are looking for an intimate space to celebrate Christmas with your family or you’d like ot host a nice holiday dinner for your business associates, you can check out our banquet packages.
Enjoy your Christmas dinner with soothing music
Enjoying Christmas dinner with your family always makes the celebration more memorable. Gulf Court Hotel organizes a Christmas Dinner event at Café Délices , best cafe in business bay with soothing music, a perfect view of the Dubai Water Canal, and live Christmas Carol sessions. They also feature a variety of festive treats, such as roasted turkey, Beef Wellington, char-grilled meat, shisha, and unlimited house, soft beverages. If you prefer an intimate Christmas dinner experience, you can enjoy Christmas Eve Dinner at Naisa Oriental Restaurant.
The presence of family and friends is what makes the holiday season so special. And when the city you live in also complements the festive vibes with its varied offerings, including food and entertainment, the celebration is lively and joyful. Dubai can definitely make this Christmas more memorable for you. So, make a list of things you would love to do here, and do not miss out on celebrating this Christmas in Dubai.
Happy Holidays!