Check Out These Christmas Markets in the UAE for the Holiday Season!

If you're confused about what to do for Christmas with your family or friends, here are some Christmas markets in the UAE you should check out!

Christmas Markets in the UAE

Winter Garden at Habtoor City

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Timings: 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily

The Habtoor Palace is hosting the Winter Garden, which features various restaurant pop-ups as well as fun attractions.

A ticket per person costs AED 25 and these can be bought at the Loyal by AHG app.

Winter Wonderland at Souk Madinat Jumeirah

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Timings: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Date: Dec. 15 to Dec. 25

The Winter Wonderland will include a winter marketplace, Santa's Grotto, and many exciting performances. 

Children can meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Souk's amphitheatre where they can share their lists of wishes, watch performances by jugglers, and participate in arts and crafts workshops.

Visitors can also watch the performance of the Snow Queen and her friends at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.

Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market

Date: Dec. 15 to Jan. 7

The Festive Market will take place at Madinat Jumeirah's Fort Island and it is free to enter for everyone!

There will be a chalet-style market, a live band, a snow fight zone, bungee jumping, a North Pole Train ride, and a Venetian carousel. 

The market will run from 3:00 p.m. until late, from Monday to Thursday.

The market will run from noon until late, from Friday to Sunday. 

Winter Wonderland at the Green Planet Dubai

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Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily

Date: runs until Jan. 7, 2024

The outdoor nature park in City Walk Dubai has turned into a Winter Wonderland for Christmas with simulated snowfall and much more!

Visitors can make cards for Santa Claus at the Santa workshop. 

The beloved Santa will make an appearance at 1100 a.m.,12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. 

Don't forget to click some wonderful pictures with Santa Claus!

Winter City at Expo City

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Date: Dec. 15 to Jan. 14, 2024

Expo City will host the Winter City at Al Wasl Plaza and entry to the venue will cost AED 20 per person.

Children will get to meet and take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the gingerbread men!

Visitors will also get to enjoy the snow globe, listen to the toy soldier band, or glide around the rink. 

There will also a fairground games and a letter-to-Santa station. 

Christmas Festival at Jumeirah Golf Estates Golf & Country Club

Date: Dec. 16

Timings: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The festival will include a Christmas market, a dog show, a live dog training class, live music, and Santa's grotto. 

The experience with Santa will cost AED 95. 

Winter District at Emirates Towers

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Date: Dec. 14 to Jan. 4

The Christmas market at the Emirates Towers will include a magnificent Christmas tree, snowmen, and a giant advent calendar. 

There will be various fun activities for children such as a carousel, horse rides, a donut slide, and much more. 

Winter Wonderland at Snow Abu Dhabi in Reem Mall

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Date: runs until Dec. 25

The Winter Wonderland at Snow Abu Dhabi includes various meet-and-greet packages, which will be a treat for children!

Visitors will also get a chance to have breakfast with Santa at the Lodge. 

The Wonderland will also feature fun rides and attractions to spread the Christmas spirit!

The Winter Wonderland will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., from Sunday to Thursday.

From Friday to Saturday, the wonderland will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.