While you might not expect to experience a white Christmas in Dubai, the city offers numerous events filled with festive spirit. If you're planning to celebrate Christmas in Dubai, these experiences are a must-see.
4 Best Places To Visit
1. Mall of the Emirates | 2. Dubai Opera |
3. Peter Pan at Queen Elizabeth 2 | 4. Cinderella at the Palm |

1. Christmas at Mall of the Emirates
This coming Thursday will mark the official beginning of Christmas celebrations at mall of emirates, the world’s longest indoor ski slope. There will be a tree lighting ceremony that evening along with a parade led by Santa Claus. There will also be art workshops for children, storytime with Mrs. Claus and a chance to visit Santa in his grotto and to take a picture with him for a lasting Christmas memory. You can also find Santa Claus in one of the main atriums of the mall, sitting at the foot of a three-storey Christmas tree where musical performances and other activities will be held in the evenings.

2. Dubai Opera
One of the most prestigious cultural centres in the city will be transforming itself into a winter wonderland for the festive season. Dubai Opera at Downtown Dubai will be hosting a Christmas market for the first half of December, culminating in the Jingle Bell Favourites, a weekend of holiday-themed performances from the London Concert Orchestra Show Band, Capital Voices and other musical acts from London.

3. Peter Pan at Queen Elizabeth 2
The boy who never grew up will be flying into Dubai to bring out everyone’s inner child. Taking place aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 docked at Port Rashid, the classic tale of Peter Pan will be presented as a pantomime show with fun for children of all ages. The show will run from the 13th to the 24th of December at 11am and 3pm.

4. Cinderella at the Palm
The ballroom of Fairmont the Palm Jumairah will be the setting for a fairy tale come to life. Cinderella, one of the most beloved fairy tales, will take place from the 18th to the 27th of December with a pantomime flair to it that includes vibrant costumes, enchanting sets and a little audience interaction that is sure to delight both the young and the young at heart.

Christmas Markets In Dubai 2022
1. The Global Village | 2. Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market |
3. St. Regis Winter Garden Market |
1. The Global Village

2. Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market

3. St. Regis Winter Garden Market

Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Opera and Queen Elizabeth 2 images courtesy of their respective Facebook pages. Cinderella panto image courtesy of Dubai Pantomime. Christmas market image courtesy of Madinat Jumeirah Facebook page.