Dubai Shopping Festival Opens With Shows, Deals and Celebrations

The 31st Dubai Shopping Festival has officially begun, launching a long season of offers, shows and family fun that will continue until 11 January 2026. This famous event, known as the world’s longest-running shopping celebration, will once again turn Dubai into a lively destination filled with shopping deals, raffles and exciting entertainment. The opening weekend brings energetic concerts, family-friendly shows and modern visual displays that set the mood for a full 38 days of celebration.

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, said that the new edition reflects Dubai’s spirit of innovation and excellence, and supports the goal of making the city the best place to visit, live and work. He added that international performances, drone shows and pyro displays will help create a season full of special memories and great opportunities for both residents and visitors.

Bollywood star Nora Fatehi will perform at e& DSF Nights at Dubai Festival City Mall on 6 December 2025, offering an evening of music and dance at the scenic Festival Bay, followed by fireworks at 8:30 pm. Her performance, along with interactive zones, waterfront attractions and open installations, will bring more energy and colour to the festival.

The event also includes fun mountain experiences at Hatta Wadi Hub, where visitors can enjoy Candlelight Concerts by Fever, Dinner in the Sky and the Roxy Dome Cinema. The candlelight concerts will feature music from Vivaldi to Coldplay with a beautiful mountain backdrop, with tickets starting from AED70, while children aged eight and below can attend a special concert on 13 December for free.

Dinner in the Sky will appear in Hatta for the first time, allowing diners to enjoy a unique meal 50 metres above the ground for AED300. One of the most impressive attractions this year is the new Drone and Pyro Show, which uses more than 1,000 drones, including 100 pyro drones, to light up the sky with artistic designs. A soundtrack by Hans Zimmer will accompany the drones as they move together to create a cinematic light show across Dubai’s skyline.

Tickets for e& DSF Nights are available on PlatinumList.net, with early bird prices starting from AED50. More major concerts at Coca-Cola Arena and e& DSF Nights will be announced soon. The festival also offers big winning chances for shoppers from the very first day. The DSF Mega Raffle will give visitors the chance to win a new Nissan and AED100,000 every day, ending with a grand prize of AED400,000 on the final day. DSF 2025–2026 is supported by the Commercial Bank of Dubai and several strategic partners, promising a season full of entertainment, innovation and shopping excitement for residents, families and tourists.