Get into the Holiday spirit with Dubai Winter Festival
It's that time of the year... Getting a little excited about the holidays coming up! Ok, it's early but never too early for some happy festive mood. So here's a little heads up about Dubai Winter Festival: the UAE’s number one festive celebration, with everything you love about Christmas in one place.
The third Dubai Winter Fest will be held on 17 - 19 Dec at the Dubai World Trade Centre hosting an array of seasonal festivities for all the family. Dubai our Sandbox is an official support of the Festival and we can't to celebrate with you...
Dubai Winter Festival is everything you love about Christmas in one place. The Dubai World Trade Centre will be transformed with a wintery Christmas wonderland to help you step into the festive spirit.Taste incredible festive dishes from Dubai’s hottest restaurants, take part in Christmas festive workshops, enjoy festive activities and find the perfect gifts in the Christmas Market.
Here are some of our favourites features not to be missed:
Chupa Chups Santas Grotto
The Santa’s Grotto is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to Meet Santa himself. Each child is given a gift from Santa to take away with them
Giant Christmas Tree
Gather round with the family and get ready to join in the countdown! Watch as Dubai’s magical Christmas tree brightens up the night sky with a lighting ceremony each evening at 6pm, live from the Entertainment stage
French Bakery Gingerbread House Decorating
The Gingerbread House workshop promises you hours of sweet fun and creative activity with the end result being your very own personalized gingerbread house.
From frosted roofs to colorful candy accents, you’ll have all the tools you need to personalize and take home your very own Gingerbread creation!
Decathlon Ice Rink
Glide and skate in the glistening sunshine or under the stars whilst listening to your favourite Christmas tunes. Whether you’re young or old, this feature is suitable for everyone! With instructors on hand to assist. Tickets are available to book in advance or on the day at the Ice rink.
Please note that the Ice Rink is only for children aged 5 and above.
Letters to Santa
A popular feature from last year and a chance for kids and parents to think about their wish list for Christmas and then post them in the special post box for the elves to deliver to Santa in time for Christmas Eve
Funfair
For those who like to feel the adrenalin, the fun fair is the ideal place to let loose and have some festive frolics for young and old. Get ready for the ride of your life on high speed ride Crazy Fire which takes those who love adventure to a different level or spin through the air on Crazy Frog as it takes you up, down and around in a circular motion. Open to the whole family, this year will see a range of traditional rides that are guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Haribo Snow fight zone
Have fun throwing snowballs or spread your wings and show your friends how to make the perfect snow angel in the Snow Fight Zone.
Funky Monkeys Kids Zone
Kids can enjoy the official kids zone area with loads of activities from face painting and bouncy castles to arts and crafts to entertainment shows. There is plenty to keep children entertained throughout the day
Christmas Wish
Have fun decorating a bauble with your children and bring it along to the festival to hang on one of our Christmas Wish Trees. As you hang the Bauble on the tree, make a wish, you never know what might come true
Get ready for some winter holiday spirit, the Dubai Winter Festival is not to be missed. Check out dubaiwinterfestival.com for more info and to buy your tickets... Early bird tickets are up for grab now!
Early Bird (until 1st December)
Pantomime show AED 90
Gold Ticket 2 for AED160
Standard adult 2 for AED75
Standard child 2 for 35
Advance (From 1st December)
Pantomime show AED 110
Gold Ticket for AED100
Standard adult AED55
Standard child AED25
On the door
Pantomime show AED 130
Gold Ticket for AED120
Standard adult AED75
Standard child AED35
The third Dubai Winter Fest will be held on 17 - 19 Dec at the Dubai World Trade Centre hosting an array of seasonal festivities for all the family. Dubai our Sandbox is an official support of the Festival and we can't to celebrate with you...
Here are some of our favourites features not to be missed:
Chupa Chups Santas Grotto
The Santa’s Grotto is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to Meet Santa himself. Each child is given a gift from Santa to take away with them
Giant Christmas Tree
Gather round with the family and get ready to join in the countdown! Watch as Dubai’s magical Christmas tree brightens up the night sky with a lighting ceremony each evening at 6pm, live from the Entertainment stage
French Bakery Gingerbread House Decorating
The Gingerbread House workshop promises you hours of sweet fun and creative activity with the end result being your very own personalized gingerbread house.
From frosted roofs to colorful candy accents, you’ll have all the tools you need to personalize and take home your very own Gingerbread creation!
Decathlon Ice Rink
Glide and skate in the glistening sunshine or under the stars whilst listening to your favourite Christmas tunes. Whether you’re young or old, this feature is suitable for everyone! With instructors on hand to assist. Tickets are available to book in advance or on the day at the Ice rink.
Please note that the Ice Rink is only for children aged 5 and above.
Letters to Santa
A popular feature from last year and a chance for kids and parents to think about their wish list for Christmas and then post them in the special post box for the elves to deliver to Santa in time for Christmas Eve
Funfair
For those who like to feel the adrenalin, the fun fair is the ideal place to let loose and have some festive frolics for young and old. Get ready for the ride of your life on high speed ride Crazy Fire which takes those who love adventure to a different level or spin through the air on Crazy Frog as it takes you up, down and around in a circular motion. Open to the whole family, this year will see a range of traditional rides that are guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Haribo Snow fight zone
Have fun throwing snowballs or spread your wings and show your friends how to make the perfect snow angel in the Snow Fight Zone.
Funky Monkeys Kids Zone
Kids can enjoy the official kids zone area with loads of activities from face painting and bouncy castles to arts and crafts to entertainment shows. There is plenty to keep children entertained throughout the day
Christmas Wish
Have fun decorating a bauble with your children and bring it along to the festival to hang on one of our Christmas Wish Trees. As you hang the Bauble on the tree, make a wish, you never know what might come true
Get ready for some winter holiday spirit, the Dubai Winter Festival is not to be missed. Check out dubaiwinterfestival.com for more info and to buy your tickets... Early bird tickets are up for grab now!
Early Bird (until 1st December)
Pantomime show AED 90
Gold Ticket 2 for AED160
Standard adult 2 for AED75
Standard child 2 for 35
Advance (From 1st December)
Pantomime show AED 110
Gold Ticket for AED100
Standard adult AED55
Standard child AED25
On the door
Pantomime show AED 130
Gold Ticket for AED120
Standard adult AED75
Standard child AED35