The festive season might still be a few months away, but it’s never too early to start getting excited. Especially when the dates for the Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market 2025 in Dubai have just been announced, and it’s time to mark your calendars.
The market will open on Friday, December 5, and will welcome guests all the way through to Wednesday, December 31, transforming Fort Island into a winter wonderland that’s perfect for getting into the holiday spirit.
The large Christmas tree, beautifully decorated with baubles, stars, and candy canes, a band playing all-time favorite seasonal tunes, mulled wine, and sweet treats: Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market 2025 has all the essentials to get everyone into a festive mood!
Best of all, it’s free to enter, so you can experience all the magic without any extra cost.
The market features a variety of activities, including shopping, seasonal music, live performances, and plenty of festive food and drinks.
The little ones will have a blast with all the activities prepared for them for this festive season:
- snow fight zone
- bungee jumping
- North Pole train ride
- Venetian carousel
There’s even a chance to hop on an Abra with Santa and take part in gingerbread house decorating.
The Christmas market at Souk Madinat Jumeirah promises to be a lovely spot to spend an afternoon or evening. And it’s not just the market that’s worth checking out. The UAE has lots of big projects in store to entertain both adults and kids! Disney is planning to build its first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi, so keep an eye out for updates on this project.
For those who love to dive into all the winter festivities, there’s plenty more happening in Dubai. Don’t miss Light Art Festival at Expo City or Festival of Cake this November for more seasonal celebrations. The winter season is packed with opportunities to enjoy everything the city has to offer!
