When the winter is on in Dubai and the city is lit up with fancy decorations for the Christmas season, it is that time of the year again! Yes, that time of the year where the Dubai Shopping festival takes place!
DSF is something everybody looks forward to because it’s the largest shopping extravaganza in the Middle East, attracting not just the locals of Dubai, but also thousands of tourists from all over the globe!
So, want to know more about this event wherein you can experience the thrill of not just shopping, but much more?
Check out the details below!

What is the Dubai Shopping Festival?

Dubai Shopping Festival, also called as DSF, is about a month-long winter shopping extravaganza and the largest ever shopping festival in the whole of the Middle-East. It usually takes place in the months of December and January every year. Let’s just say that, it is in short, every shopaholic’s dream come true!

Where Is the Dubai Shopping Festival Held?

The Dubai Shopping Festival is basically held all over Dubai, like in malls and any other shopping areas and shopping complexes. All shopping centers are filled with discounts on almost everything you see!

What to Expect at the Dubai Shopping Festival?

  • Get to explore both international and local brands
  • Enjoy pop-ups, rewards, special offers, lucky draws, raffles and discounts
  • Watch drone shows and other live performances and entertainment shows
  • Witness spectacular fireworks
  • Plenty of food stalls with different cuisines
  • Carnival and market experiences  

Things You Can Buy in the Dubai Shopping Festival

1. Clothes

If you’re looking out to buy branded clothes at great discounts, then this is your chance! Yes, from Gucci, to Burberry, Prada, Billionaire, Prada and more, the choice is all yours!

2. Electronics

During the Dubai Shopping Festival, you can except huge price drops (as compared to the product’s original prices) on some of the best and latest electronic gadgets, including iPhones, Mac Books and more!

3. Gold Jewellery

Gold jewellery can be found in abundance at the Dubai Shopping Festival. From the finest quality gold chains, bracelets, bangles, rings, watches, necklaces and more, with intricate designs and new patterns, it’s all available for sale.

4. Perfumes and Fragrances

Dubai is famous for its perfumes and fragrances and during the Dubai Sopping Festival, you can find some of the most exotic fragrances from brands like De Beers, Chanel, Bvlgari, Burberry and multiple others, including local brands.

5. Watches

Rado, Titan, Alba, Seiko, Westar, Orient and the list of brands goes on; when it comes to some of the best brands of watches, all at low prices, you can buy from the Dubai Sopping Festival.

6. Purses and Bags

Dubai is famous for its leather bags and also its fancy handbags and purses. So, visit some of these bag shops and find your pick from wallets, handbags, purses, jackets and more, all at discounted rates!

7. Spices, Nuts and Dry Fruits

You name it and it is available! Yes, you’ll be able to purchase some of the most exotic spices, nuts and dry fruits of the finest of qualities.

8. Home Décor

Want to spruce up your house with some of the latest home décor pieces and artifacts? Well, what better place than the Dubai Shopping Festival. From carpets, to artifacts, curtains, lights and lamps, you can find it all.

Best Places to Visit during the Dubai Shopping Festival

  1. The Dubai Mall
  2. City Centre Mirdif
  3. Dubai Gold Souk
  4. Mall of the Emirates
  5. Ibn Battuta Mall
  6. Al Fahidi
  7. Burk Khalifa
  8. Burjuman
  9. Al Rigga Streeet
  10. Global Village  

Global Village: The Epicenter of the Dubai Shopping Festival

Global Village, Dubai, needs a special mention because it is the epicenter of the Dubai Shopping Festival. It holds over 35 pavilions, which represent around 75 of the major countries in the world!
Thus, Global Village meets the standards of a universal expo or exhibition, wherein you’ll find over 3,500 shopping outlets, where visitors can buy both local and branded items of all kinds including jewelry, bags, watches, home décor, kitchen items like crockery and cutlery, watches, perfumes and fragrances, clothes, dry fruits and nuts, food stuff and the list goes on.
In addition to the shopping aspect, Global Village has over 250 dining spots, over 40,000 shows and over 175 rides, games and attractions, all in one destination!

The Takeaway

If you’re planning a trip to Dubai, a must-do is a visit to the famous Dubai Shopping Festival! Pack your bags, but pack them light, because there’s loads of stuff to buy and you can shop till you drop!
While you’re making your plans, consider us, Royal Arabian. We can help you with everything you need, from ticket bookings, activity bookings, accommodation and more. Check out our website or simply contact us for more details.