With cool weather, outdoor experiences and festive entertainment on offer, December is the perfect time to visit Dubai. During the final month of the year, there are also a host of major events taking place across the city, from UAE National Day and Dubai Shopping Festival to Emirates Dubai 7s and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Here’s what’s happening across Dubai in December 2024, and some of the best things to see and do:
Dubai Shopping Festival
The 30th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will take place from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025. This flagship annual event is full of spectacular shopping experiences and deals and gives visitors the chance to win life-changing prizes and get access to world-class family entertainment. The city’s most popular retail destinations, include Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates.The DSF programme opens with the 321 Festival from 6-8 December, which sees three nights of showstopping live entertainment hosted across two iconic locations for one weekend only.
Other highlights throughout the 38-day festival include drone shows, fireworks displays and light art installations Dubai is a world-class destination for winter sun with a coastline extending from the southwest of the city to the outskirts of neighbouring emirates in the northeast. Stretching along the Arabian Gulf, Dubai’s beaches offer something for everyone, from safe and serene public beaches to luxurious resorts and vibrant beach clubs, making it a top destination for beach lovers Known for its wide range of activities, Kite Beach in Umm Suqeim is one of Dubai’s best public beaches and is perfect for families and adventure seekers.