7 Places To Celebrate Holi in Dubai This Weekend
This weekend, Indians all over Dubai will be painting the city with colour as they celebrate Holi – the festival of colours! Want to join in on all the fun? There are sooo many parties going on, so we’ve rounded up the best. From Holi parties by the beach to partying it up with Sukhbir at Bollywood Parks Dubai, here’s where to celebrate Holi in Dubai this weekend…
1. AKS Color Carnival
Here’s an event that will surely add some colour to your weekend! AKS Dubai is throwing a huge Holi bash this weekend and as always, everyone is invited to party ‘desi’ style! There will be food trucks, live performance by Rooh, dhol players, carnival acts, and some Dubai’s best Bollywood DJs on the decks!
Price: Free for kids under 4, AED 69 per person, couple/group discounts available
When: Friday 2nd March, from 11am to 6pm
Where: Rugby Park, at Dubai Sports City
2. Holi at Bollywood Parks Dubai
What better way to celebrate Holi in Dubai than at the world’s only Bollywood theme park?! Round up your family and friends and head to Bollywood Parks Dubai for an unforgettable Holi party, with Sukhbir headlining the event! And after you’re done dancing all day, enjoying the Bollywood-themed rides, and eating delicious Indian food, there’s also an after-party!
Price: AED 95 for GCC residents, AED 175 for regular non-residents
When: Friday 2nd March, from 11am to 6pm
Where: Bollywood Parks Dubai, at Dubai Parks and Resorts
3. Rang Barang Holi at Five Palm Jumeirah
Want to celebrate Holi, but don’t like playing with colour? There’s a party for that too! Five Palm Jumeirah invites everyone to celebrate Holi in Dubai this weekend, along with live performances by Mika Singh, Navraj Hans and contemporary Indian band Raaga Factory!
Price: AED 500 per person, including food and 2 drinks
When: Friday 2nd March, from 8pm to 1am
Where: Vista Ballroom, at Five Palm Jumeirah
4. Holi Rang Barse
Get your friends and family together for an epic Holi pool party this weekend! Holi Rang Barse takes place at Estrellas, with an awesome DJ, organic colours, a live dhol, skyline views and lots of desi food and drinks!
Price: AED 149 (non-alcoholic); AED 199 (house drinks); premium packages available
When: Friday 2nd March, from 11am to 5pm
Where: Estrellas Skyline Lounge, at Melia Hotel Dubai
5. Holi Hungama
Make your way to JA Al Sahra Desert Resort to celebrate Holi in Dubai with Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh! Head there for an epic party filled with (organic) colour, music by DJ Asef, food stalls, a kids play area, and more!
Price: Free for kids under 6, AED 80 per person, couple/group discounts available
When: Friday 2nd March, from 11am to 6pm
Where: JA Al Sahra Desert Resort, in Jebel Ali
6. Holi Beach Party
Want to celebrate Holi on the beach this year? Head to JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort for a 12-hour party – the longest Holi celebration in the UAE! There will be 7 DJs on the decks, a great line-up or artists performing live (including Dhruv!) and so much more!
Price: AED 75 per person, couple/group discounts available
When: Friday 2nd March, from 10am to 10pm
Where: JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, in Jebel Ali
7. Holi Bash at Ramee Royal
Last but not least, Ramee Royal is celebrating Holi in Dubai with a big bash! From gogo dancers and live dhol performances to live food counters and a whole lot of colour, you won’t want to miss it!
Price: AED 50 per person (including one snack and one traditional drink)
When: Friday 2nd March, from 10am to 4pm
Where: Ramee Royal Hotel
Facebook image credit: Via Instagram | @rheive
Have an awesome Holi everyone, and don’t forget to wear something you don’t mind getting dirty! For more weekend fun, here are 10 things to do in Dubai this weekend…
