Home Santorini Promo UAE residents enjoy a festive Christmas Eve with bright lights and delicious... Santorini Promo UAE residents enjoy a festive Christmas Eve with bright lights and delicious food 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp 1 of 17 Christmas this year is largely a muted affair across the world because of the ongoing pandemic. However, in the UAE, while precautions are at the top of everyone’s to-do list, a close second is bringing the festive cheer. On hand to help are the bright decorations, bazaars and other special offerings for everyone. Above: People revel under the bright Christmas decor in the Winter Garden in Al Habtoor City.Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News 2 of 17 There’s so much to do at this time of year – including all that shopping. Get the best deals in the UAE as the country really knows how to do festive. | Above: It’s all lights, cameras and action at the Winter Garden in Al Habtoor City. Don’t forget to take your Insta-shot when you visit.Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News 3 of 17 Feel like singing along to old favorites or are you in the mood for new tunes? Check out the live stage shows across Dubai, including in Al Habtoor City (pictured above).Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News 4 of 17 Some of the best gifts you can get serve a practical purpose. | Above: People enjoy their Christmas shopping experience at ACE in Dubai Festival City.Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News 5 of 17 City Walk shines bright on a cool evening in December.Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News 6 of 17 Besides the bright lights, there are also other indicators that winter is on hand, including an installation of snowmen.Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News 7 of 17 Whether you crave a lit – see what we did there? – picture for your Insta frame or just a fun, evening out with family, there’s something for everyone in Dubai.Image Credit: 8 of 17 The Winter Garden in Al Habtoor City is perfect for a very merry outing.Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News 9 of 17 People enjoy their Christmas shopping experience at ACE in Dubai Festival City.Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News 10 of 17 Cookies and cakes and eggnog, oh my. There’re so many sweet treats to choose from right now. | Above: People enjoy the beautiful Christmas at City Walk.Image Credit: 11 of 17 A man dressed up as Santa Claus rides a camel at Global Village as life-sized gingerbread men and people dressed as elves join his procession.Image Credit: reuters 12 of 17 Malls are getting in on the action with installations of characters from various Christmas-themed stories, including the ‘Nutcracker’ (pictured above at The Dubai Mall).Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News 13 of 17 People rush to get their last-minute shopping done at The Dubai Mall a day ahead of Christmas.Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News 14 of 17 In Dubai you can actually play with real snow around Christmas – there’s Ski Dubai and the Ski Rink in Dubai Mall (pictured). So have yourself a merry little Christmas…because you can!Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News 15 of 17 Lights add warmth to the interiors at Dubai Mall. It is after all the most wonderful time of the year.Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News 16 of 17 St. Mary’s Church’s online massImage Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News 17 of 17 Christians outside St. Mary’s Church on Christmas Eve as the church is closed for visitors. Source: gulfnews.com RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Santorini Promo The Travel Resolutions Our Editors Are Making for the New Year Santorini Promo Tourism Minister: Main goal is to set Greece as ‘top of mind’ destination Santorini Promo Mykonos Promo “takes off” at “Astra” in Miami on December WEATHER Santorini few clouds enter location 20.2 ° C 20.2 ° 19.2 ° 73 % 12.4kmh 20 % Thu 19 ° Fri 18 ° Sat 19 ° Sun 19 ° Mon 18 ° Super brands Project Promo Aegean Islands POPULAR ARTICLES Etihad Airways: Happy 39th Birthday, Abu Dhabi Airport! Santorini Promo Santorini based Office - January 5, 2021 0 “GReat Invest In Taste” Press Event In NY Mykonos Promo Santorini based Office - December 1, 2018 0 Amnesia free pc. Amnesia The Dark Descent asw admin - February 11, 2023 0 How to Get Adobe After Effects for Free – Download Free Adobe After Effects.Adobe... asw admin - February 11, 2023 0 Α note of optimism regarding our islands despite all adversities (By MTC Group &... Santorini Promo Santorini based Office - March 30, 2016 0