Top Must-Visit Dubai Attractions That Are Winter Exclusives
Dubai is a great place to visit all over the seasons. Yet, when the world starts bundling up in cozy layers, the Dubai opens up it’s most magical wonders to visit. Here are few of the best outdoor surprises of the Dubai winters –
1. Global Village
Global Village is a cultural extravaganza that transforms Dubai into a melting pot of various cultures from around the world. This vibrant open-air market showcases pavilions representing different countries, each oozing with unique traditions, cuisines, and crafts. From shopping for handcrafted souvenirs to relishing delectable international dishes, Global Village offers an immersive experience that is bound to leave you spellbound.
Opening dates: 18th October, 2023 – 28th April, 2024
Timings: 4 PM to midnight
2. Miracle Garden
The world’s largest natural flower garden, is one of the most popular winter attractions in Dubai. It showcases over 150 million flowers in various shapes and sizes, and it is closed during summer. Don’t miss the Guinness World Record breaking arrangement of an Airbus A380 jumbo aircraft by Emirates, covered in more than 500,000 fresh flowers. So, welcome yourself to the most picturesque, sweet scented destination.
Opening dates: 29th September, 2023 – 30th April, 2024
Timings: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
3. Winter Garden
One of the top winter only destinations of Dubai is Al Habtoor Winter Garden. The highlights of the festival are dozens of food stalls with diverse options to choose from. If you’re around Christmas time, this place is a perfect spot to meet Santa whole December.
Enjoy Jazz and Pop songs in the dazzling month of January at this place.
Opening dates: 1st November, 2023 – 31st January, 2024
Timings: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
4. Dubai Safari Park
This is a wildlife park that houses over 3,000 animals from around the world, including lions, tigers, elephants, and giraffes. The main attraction is the Safari Village drive through. The park offers a unique opportunity to uncover and observe marvels of wildlife & biodiversity all in one place.
Opening dates: 5th October, 2023 – May, 2024
Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
5. Dubai Garden Glow
A luminous spectacle and a family-friendly attraction that features illuminated sculptures, installations and performances. You may experience 3 amazing theme parks at one place – Glow Park, Dinosaur Park and magic Park
Opening dates: September, 2023 – May, 2024
Timings: 5:00 PM – 11:00 AM
6. Dubai Shopping Festival
Probably the most popular festival of the year, DSF is one of the largest shopping festivals in the world, featuring 38 days of mega discounts, promotions and entertainment activities across various malls and shops in Dubai. It takes place from late December to late January every year and makes thousands of visitors flock to the city to redeem the special discounts as it is the best time to visit Dubai for shopping.
Dates: 8th December, 2023 – 14th January, 2024
7. Winter City
Join a fun, magical and snowy event at Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City. It’s a winter wonderland and Santa’s Grotto. There is snow, a toy factory, bakery, Santa station and fairground games, So experience the snowy winters in the dazzling Dubai.
Opening dates: 15th December, 2023 – 7th January, 2024
Timings: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
8. DSF Drone Show
The showstopper is the 800 drones taking over Bluewaters and The Beach opposite JBR sky for the DSF. The two shows – ‘Fairytale Fusion with Emirati Culture’ & the ‘Illustration of Dubai in the Future’ take the viewer in another world of imagination.
Opening dates: 8th December, 2023 – 14th January, 2024
Timings: 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
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