Ready, steady, shop! It’s that time of year again… time for awesome discounts, weekly fireworks and free entertainment! Running until 2 February, the Dubai Shopping Festival 2019 is back and it’s bigger than ever. Get ready for mega sales, awesome raffle draws, al fresco markets and more – all happening at multiple hotspots across the city. Here are five DSF highlights and destinations we can’t wait to check out…
1. Dubai Festival City Mall
With not one, but FOUR Lexus UX 200 Premier cars up for grabs, Dubai Festival City Mall has gone all out this DSF. We’re talking awesome shopping discounts, one-of-a-kind giveaways, a brand new pirate-themed IMAGINE show and so much more! For more info on Dubai Festival City Mall’s DSF 2019 offers, check this out.
2. Bluewaters Dubai
This DSF, Dubai’s newest island destination, Bluewaters Dubai, is offering weekly giveaways and incredible fireworks every weekend! Here’s what you need to know:
The DSF Spend and Win offer:
- Spend AED 200 or more at any Meraas outlet for a chance to win AED 1 million worth of Meraas Gift Cards. (Top tip: head down on one of the fireworks nights to double your chances of winning!)
- How? Present your receipt to Customer Service and submit your details to receive a digital raffle coupon.
- The draw will be held weekly on 7, 14, 21 & 28 January and 4 February 2019.
Fireworks timings: Every Thursday and Friday at 8pm, until 2 February
3. La Mer Dubai
From jaw-dropping fire shows to kids’ workshops, there’s so much happening at La Mer Dubai this DSF 2019. Get ready for epic fireworks displays; fire shows that include fire dancers, twirlers and breathers; as well as FREE entertainment such as LED drummers, water paint drummers, African drummers and breakdancers. Parents can even make the most of the daily kids’ workshops, featuring everything from arts and crafts to group drumming sessions every weekend.
The DSF Spend and Win offer:
- Spend AED 200 or more at any Meraas outlet for a chance to win AED 1 million worth of Meraas Gift Cards.
- How? You can enter the draw at La Mer’s information hub or at the Sea breeze kiosks in La Mer North & South.
- The draw will be held weekly on 7, 14, 21 & 28 January and 4 February 2019.
Entertainment timings:
- Fireworks: Every Thursday and Friday at 9pm, until 2 February
- Fire show: Every Thursday to Saturday at 9.30pm, until 2 February
4. Market Outside The Box (OTB)
The 6th edition of Market OTB is returning to Burj Park this DSF with a massive line-up of open-air events. Shop your way around the al fresco market; enjoy live entertainment; watch the latest blockbusters at the pop-up cinema; and grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks – all with a Burj Khalifa backdrop!
Where: Burj Park, Downtown Dubai
When: 24 January until 2 February 2019
Timings:
- Sunday to Thursday, from 4pm to 11pm
- Friday and Saturday, from 10am to 12am
5. The Beach at JBR
Head down to The Beach at JBR this DSF for epic fireworks, roaming entertainment and the chance to win a Meraas Gift Card! Take your pick from an array of waterfront dining options while enjoying roaming entertainment such as super drummers, dabke dancers, LED shows and a white world parade.
The DSF Spend and Win offer:
- Spend AED 200 or more at any of The Beach outlets for a chance to win AED 1 million worth of Meraas Gift Cards. (Top tip: head down on one of the fireworks nights to double your chances of winning!)
- How? Present your receipt to any of The Beach Customer Service desks or Sea Breeze kiosks and submit your details to receive a digital raffle coupon.
- The draw will be held weekly on 7, 14, 21 & 28 January and 4 February 2019.
Fireworks timings: Every Thursday and Friday at 8pm, until 2 February
Entertainment timings: 26 December 2018 to 2 February 2019, from 4pm to 10pm
Read more: For more awesome things to do in Dubai this month, here are 7 events in Dubai to look forward to this January.