Dubai's Most Magical Festive Market Opens at Dubai Festival City Mall
Last Update: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 : 14:12 (+4GMT)
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
A must-see this holiday season – experience real snowfall with Santa and his elves, live music and carolling under a larger-than-life tree, and a host of festive-themed food, licensed section, games, carnival rides and more!
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5 December 2018: Dubai Festival City Mall is bringing festive fun to families and shoppers with the most magical Festive Market, now open at Festival Bay. Running from Thursday, 6th December until Tuesday, 25th December, Dubai Festival City Mall’s Festive Market brings the holiday spirit alive with a host of unique and one-of-a-kind activities, including pop-ups, photo opportunities with Santa and for the very first time at Festival Bay, snowfall! The Intercontinental Dubai Festival City Hotel will also be offering an exclusive licensed area at ‘The Festive Terrace’.
Celebrate the festive season under the twinkling lights of one of the city’s tallest trees, visible from the Business Bay Bridge. Take your photo with Santa and his elves and watch the special festive-themed IMAGINE show and many activities for the little ones, running throughout the evening, starting from 2:00 pm.
Those looking for a truly whimsical experience can enjoy snow falling in the evenings over Festival Bay. Families and children can take part in carnival rides, festive activities for the children, and unique dining and beverage pop-ups.
Indulge in treats from Holland House Mini Pancakes, Gelato Divino and Pinkberry, while Robinsons brings you the latest trends for festive gifting and occasion wear. And, for the very first time, an exclusive licensed area located on Festival Bay brought by Intercontinental Dubai Festival City Hotel will offer festive-themed brews and grapes. ‘The Festive Terrace’ at The Fish House Restaurant, overlooking Dubai Creek, invites guests to enjoy traditional drinks of the season and delicious bites with a festive twist, creating the perfect venue to enjoy the views across the water and of the IMAGINE show.
Experience the Festive Market at Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City, from Thursday, 6th December until Tuesday, 25th December, from 3:00 pm until mall closing. Entry is free and open to the public.
| Festive Activity | Location | Date | Time |
| Special Festive IMAGINE show | Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall | Thursday 6th December – Tuesday 25th December | Daily shows every hour on the hour, from sunset onwards |
| Snowfall | Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall | Thursday 6th December – Tuesday 25th December | Snowfall every hour on the hour alongside IMAGINE show, from sunset onwards |
| Santa Meet and Greet with Photo Souvenirs | Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall | Thursday 6th December – Tuesday 25th December |
3 pm – 10 pm on weekdays 4 pm – 11 pm on weekends |
| Festive F&B offerings | Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall | Thursday 6th December – Tuesday 25th December | Daily, from 3:00 pm until mall closing |
| The Festive Terrace, exclusive licensed area with festive brews and grape | Festival Bay, Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City |
Thursday 6th December – Tuesday 25th December | Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 4:00 pm until mall closing |
| Carnival rides, pop-ups and festive activities for children | Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall | Thursday 6th December – Tuesday 25th December | Daily, from 3:00 pm until mall closing |
Festival Bay, Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City
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