7 Most Happening Events at the Dubai Shopping Festival

Vijaylaxmi Thakur, November 14, 2017

Transforming shopping into an experience.

Want to begin your New Year with a bang? Well, Dubai is what you’re looking for! Book your flight tickets and be a part of the happening Dubai Shopping Festival 2024. While you satiate the shopaholic in you, rejuvenate your spirit with unlimited entertainment on this wonderland.

Experience Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF 2024) from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025, and create unforgettable memories. Here’s how you can soak in this entertaining extravaganza.

1. Drones Show during Dubai Shopping Festival

Watch one of the most spectacular shows containing 1000s of drones in Dubai during the Dubai Shopping Festival. The show will be available to watch during the whole of DSF 2024 at Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR.

Timing: 8pm to 10pm

2. DSF Fireworks for 2024 Season

DSF Fireworks is the mega event that will be celebrated with full vigour this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dubai Shopping Festival. Check out the below timings and places for the fireworks for the Dubai Shopping Festival 2024 in Dubai:

Dubai Festival City Mall: Date: 6 December 2024 - 12 January 2025 Time: 9 PM

Hatta Sign: Dates: 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 December 2024 and 3-4 January 2025 Time: 8 PM

Al Seef, Hatta, Bluewaters, and The Beach, JBR: Date: 31 December 2024 Time: 11:59 PM

3. Mega Raffle for DSF 2024

Be it Cash, Gold Vouchers or Cars, you can win all of these in the Dubai Shopping Festival. All you have to do is SHOP. Mega Raffle is an event in itself in Dubai and the prizes get bigger and swankier each year. Read below to know the nitty gritty of Mega Raffle.

Win Cars & Cash:

What: To win daily/weekly prizes in cars and cash, buy raffle tickets for the same.
Entry Fee: AED100 per raffle ticket.
Where to Buy Tickets: ENOC stations, ZOOM stores, Global Village, and selected kiosks in Dubai.
Daily Lucky Winner Prize: A brand-new Nissan car and AED100,000 cash.
Weekly Lucky Winner Prize: A Nissan Patrol.

Win Gold Vouchers:

What: To get a chance to win gold vouchers, shop for jewellery.
Entry Fee: Spend AED 1,500 or more on jewellery.
Where to Participate: At participating jewellery stores across Dubai.
Daily Lucky Winner Prize: Not applicable.
Weekly Lucky Winner Prize: AED100,000 in Dubai Jewellery Group shopping vouchers for three winners each week.

Shop & Win Cash:

What: To win part of AED1 million in cash prizes you will have to spend at the malls.
Entry Fee: Spend AED200 or more.
Where to Participate: Selected community malls in Dubai.
Daily Lucky Winner Prize: Not applicable.
Weekly Lucky Winner Prize: Cash prizes ranging from AED10,000 to AED33,000, with six winners each week.

4. Hatta x Dubai Shopping Festival

Surrounded by Hajjar mountains, Hatta is one of the greenest regions in Dubai. During the Dubai Shopping Festival, Hatta comes alive as one of the best places to spend time in Dubai. Let us see the details for the best things to do in Hatta during the Dubai Shopping Festival:

Entry Fee: Free.
Where to Attend: Hatta Wadi Hub, located about 90 minutes from Dubai Airport.
Daily Highlights: Adventurous activities like mountain biking, zip-lining, hiking, and kayaking; cozy seating areas with stunning views or artisanal cafes.
Weekend Highlights: Mesmerising fireworks displays every Friday and Saturday at the Hatta Sign and live music.
Timings: Open daily from 4 PM to 1 AM, from 6 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.

5. Spacetoon Live at Dubai Shopping Festival

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Spactoon offers amazing experiences for spending a memorable family time during the Dubai Shopping Festival. Let us see what Spacetoon has to offer during DSF 2024:

What: Live performances from kids' favourite characters like Bluey, Barney, and Miraculous Ladybug in a magical stage show experience.
Entry Fee: Free.
Where to Attend: Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall.
Daily Highlights: Interactive performances with beloved children's characters, offering fun, laughter, and excitement for the entire family.
When: Daily shows from 13 December 2024 to 4 January 2025.

6. DSF Auto Season | Dubai Shopping Festival

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DSF Auto Season is a unique automotive experience that celebrates classic cars during the Dubai Shopping Festival. Let us see the details of the event:

Entry Fee: Free.
Where to Attend: Dubai Hills Mall, Circuit De Meydan, Dubai Festival City, Mirdif, and Dubai Autodrome.
What to Expect:

Car Showcases: Classic and futuristic vehicles at Dubai Hills Mall (1-12 January).

Exclusive Customised Cars & Cycling Thrills: At Circuit De Meydan (3-5 January).

Drifting Competition: Dubai Festival City (9-12 January).

Mirdif Motor Show: Over 700 vehicles and family entertainment (10-11 January).

24H Race at Dubai Autodrome: Endurance racing (11-12 January).

When: 1-12 January 2025.

7. Green Day Live in Dubai

Experience the performance of Green Day, the five-time Grammy-winning band, which is performing live at Expo City Dubai.

Entry Fee: Tickets from AED 445 to AED 3000.
Where to Attend: Expo City Dubai.
When: 27 January 2025, at 8:00 PM.
What to Expect: Green Day performing their biggest hits.

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