Dubai Winter Festival 2017: What To Look Forward To

Celebrate the festive season in Dubai with one of the most exciting and awaited events of the year, Dubai Winter Festival. It boasts fun and exciting activities, live performances, a giant Christmas tree lighting and lots of other festive activities that will put you right in the mood for Christmas.

In its 6th consecutive year, Dubai Winter Festival is one of the largest winter festivals to take place during the festive season in Dubai. Filled with activities for all age groups, it’s your one stop shop for all Christmas activities in Dubai, and it's happening at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. 

Here’s a sneak peek at all the fun and exciting activities that are going to take place:

Search for a Star

If your kid has got the singing, dancing, acting or performing bug, then fret no further. Dubai Winter Festival is providing the perfect platform for all kids up to the age of 18 to perform. Get there early and don’t let your kids miss the chance of becoming the next Taylor Swift or Harry Styles.

The Attack of the Giant Christmas Tree

Come one; come all for the lighting of the giant Christmas tree daily at 6pm.

Haribo Snow Play Zone

Make the most of this Christmassy snow play area, have a snowball fight with your friends, spread your wings or design your very snow angel.

French Bakery Gingerbread House Making

Take a breather from all the Christmas shopping and get decorating your very own edible ginger bread house in a fun and sugar filled bakery workshop held by French Bakery in Dubai.

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The Cheese Corner

If you too can’t live without cheese in your life then this workshop is for you. Run by the cheese maestro Francois Robin.

Meet the Mascots

Haven’t seen Mickey or Donald in a while? Well here’s your chance. Meet, interact and take photos of your kids with the mascots of their favourite characters.

Want More?

In addition to all the above, Dubai Winter Festival also offers, Splash and Party Kids Zone, Letters to Santa, a Funfair, Santa’s Grotto, Pantomime, The Party Garden for Adults, Festive Christmas Pub Quiz and a main stage with festive music and live performances.