A month-long celebration of shopping, entertainment, and awe-inspiring displays in Dubai begins today! Until January 16, 2025, guests and residents can enjoy citywide festivities at Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). This year’s event will light up Dubai’s skyline with dazzling fireworks, drone shows, and interactive light installations, showcasing the city’s iconic landmarks in new and creative ways.
Fireworks & Drone Spectacles to Dazzle Every Night
Catch daily fireworks displays at Dubai Festival City Mall, starting every evening at 8:30 PM. For a breathtaking backdrop, head to Hatta every Friday and Saturday, where the Hajar Mountains will glow with vibrant pyrotechnics.
Meanwhile, Bluewaters Island and The Beach, JBR will host twice-daily drone shows at 8 PM and 10 PM. These free-to-watch performances, powered by Emarat and AO Drones, feature 1,000 synchronized drones creating stunning visuals in the sky.
Special highlights include pyro-drone shows, where drones equipped with fireworks deliver jaw-dropping displays. Key dates to mark on your calendar:
- December 13, 2024: A thrilling performance with 150 pyro-drones and skydiving stunts set against Ain Dubai.
- January 11, 2025: A grand finale with another pyro-drone spectacle.
Interactive Dubai Lights Transform the City
This year, Dubai Lights returns, introducing cutting-edge light installations across popular spots like Palm Nakheel Mall, Palm West Beach, Bluewaters Island, Al Seef, and Dubai Design District. Each location will feature exclusive works by world-renowned artists, offering visitors immersive and interactive experiences.
Shopping Deals, Gigs, and Unmissable Offers
Since its inception in 1996, DSF has evolved into much more than a retail festival. Visitors can look forward to unbeatable bargains, live performances, and culinary delights in addition to the daily skyline spectacles. From luxury goods to local crafts, the festival caters to all tastes and budgets.
