14/12/2021
Do They Celebrate Christmas in the UAE?
đź“Ť Traditionally, Dubai does not celebrate Christmas as a public holiday, as it is a Muslim country. However, the UAE tolerates celebrations from other religions, so there are plenty of church services and festive decorations to make you feel at home.
đź“Ť Do not go to Dubai expecting a white Christmas!
However, if you are not a fan of the cold, you will love the warmer weather you can expect across Christmas in Dubai. On average, you can expect highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, so you can go and spend Christmas on the beach!
đź“Ť A lot of people go out to eat on Christmas Day as most people enjoy a Christmas brunch to kick-off their festive celebrations. A lot of restaurants, hotels, and bars will cook up an array of Christmas dishes and beverages along with traditional buffets. If this is not your preference, there are even takeaway options serving all sorts of festive dishes, or you could be brave and head to the supermarket to buy and cook up your own!
📍 As mentioned before, Jumeirah’s Souk Madinat is receiving a festive Winter Wonderland makeover to set you in the Christmas spirit! Along with the shopping experience, there will be festive gardens, a Christmas grotto, and even cosy outdoor movie nights. There are plenty of food stops and even an ice rink for you to enjoy. The Winter Wonderland opens on December 12 to last right up to January 7.
Are you more of a daredevil? Then the indoor ski slopes at the Mall of the Emirates is sure to be one of your stops! There are tonnes of activities to enjoy here from the exhilarating skiing to the adorable penguin encounters to the snow bullet which propels you down a zip line from 16 metres high! It is sure to be a memorable day out!
If you’re not one for cold activities, many people opt to spend Christmas Day relaxing down by the beach! There are also all sorts of activities for children such as at Jumeirah Beach Residence, where you can play games, do gingerbread art, and make Christmas cards. Or you can simply unwind before heading off for a delicious Christmas dinner!
If you fancy mixing up your traditional Christmas, try spending it in Dubai!
