Nobody in Dubai should miss the chance to be a part of the Christmas markets.
Christmas markets in Dubai must be experienced in all their glory, starting with the bedazzled and sleek architecture of the city, Christmas tree ornaments, merry-go-round rides, puppet shows, souvenirs, and a blanket of snow everywhere, and ending with delicious food and drinks that rosy-cheeked locals and tourists indulge in after enjoying this winter specialty.
Christmas is sooner than you think, and here is when Dubai’s Christmas markets are opening this year!
Counting Down to Our Favorite Dubai’s Christmas Markets in 2024!
The Winter Wonderland
Location: Expo City Dubai
Dates: 06/12/2024 to 31/12/2024
Hours: From 2 pm – 10 pm, everyday
Entry Details: Dhs 40 per person for entry, free admission for kids under five
Market Highlights: Toys R Us is teaming up with Expo City to make this Christmas market in Dubai look like a giant toy factory.
Entertainment: Meeting with Geo the Giraffe and Santa Claus, North Pole Market, cookie decoration, and arts and crafts.
Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market
Location: Fort Island, Madinat Jumeirah
Dates: 06/12/2024 to 12/01/2025
Hours: From Monday to Thursday, from 3 pm, and from Friday to Sunday, from noon, going on until late
Entry Details: Free admission. Payment is required for activities.
Market Highlights: This Christmas fair in Dubai will be arranged in the most iconic destination, the 1,750 sq. meters large Souk Madinat Jumeirah Market!
Entertainment: A 36 ft Christmas tree is the highlight of this market, along with mini train rides, carousels, festive brand entertainment, shopping, and dining.
Winter Garden
Location: Al Habtoor Palace
Dates: 01/11/2024 to 31/01/2025
Hours: 4 pm till 12 am on weekdays and 4 pm till 1 am on weekends.
Entry Details: Dhs 25 for registration, which is completely redeemable.
Market Highlights: This Christmas market in Dubai is entirely pet friendly and has open garden space for furry friends where they can run around and have delicious bites with their human parents.
Entertainment: Kids’ area, pop-up stores, pool games, and delectable food and drinks.
Winter District
Location: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Dates: 14/12/2024 to 22/12/2024
Hours: From 12 pm till 12 am
Entry Details: Entry tickets start from Dhs 25
Market Highlights: Live performances, a charming marketplace, and other heartwarming activities make this Christmas market in Dubai one of the finest examples of family-friendly holiday activities.
Entertainment: Food vendors, Santa’s Grotto, carnival games, food and beverages.
The Bay by Social
Location: Dubai Festival City Mall
Dates: 13/12/2024 to 05/01/2025
Hours: From 3 pm till 11:30 pm
Entry Details: Admission is free. Activities require payment.
Market Highlights: The Bay by Social Christmas market in Dubai just proves that everything looks better when there is a waterfront location. The light show with lasers and fountains isn’t to be missed this Christmas. The show starts at 7:30 pm and might go until 11.
Entertainment: Game stalls, inflatable park, carnival game stalls, food market, culinary delights from Scoopi Café, Stardaks by WAWA-Dining, etc.
The Grotto
Location: Dubai Ice Rink at Dubai Mall
Dates: 06/12/2024 to 05/01/2025
Hours: Daily, from 10 am till midnight
Entry Details: Dhs 149 for children (and Dhs 99 for the adults who accompany them)
Market Highlights: What’s Christmas without an ice rink? The Grottos’s Christmas market in Dubai will be as magical as it gets, with a realistic North Pole experience right in the heart of UAE!Entertainment: Candy cane land, enchanted forests keeping Flossy the Forest Elf, a cozy Santa’s cabin, Merry Mailroom, and everything else that the North Pole offers.
