This holiday season, Dubai Holding Entertainment invites residents and visitors to celebrate across Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, The Green Planet™ Dubai and Wild Wadi Waterpark™, where each destination delivers its own festive atmosphere through sparkling décor, themed shows, cheerful parades and holiday activities for the whole family. Dubai Parks™ and Resorts From Wednesday, 10 December to Sunday, 11 January, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts will transform into a festive wonderland, complete with shimmering lights, themed décor, and a full lineup of holiday entertainment for guests of all ages. Until Saturday, 27 December, the park will also light up with fireworks every Friday and Saturday

La Nuit by Sofitel – New Year's Eve Gala Dinner | December 31 Where Midnight Glows Brighter Step into La Nuit by Sofitel, where nightfall becomes a stage and every moment gleams with French zest. This New Year's Eve, Sofitel Dubai Downtown unveils an evening crafted for those who cherish elegance, revelry, and the effortless charm of twilight. Under the vast Dubai sky, the celebration unfolds in luminous style. Guests dine al fresco, savoring exquisitely curated cuisine as live performances drift through the night. The city's rhythm crescendos toward midnight, when the iconic Burj Khalifa fireworks illuminate the skyline in a dazzling burst

Wellfit, part of Formative, the UAE’s largest fitness collective,has officially opened its fifth flagship club, at the world’s biggest sports mall in Dubai’s Mirdif district. Covering 47,000 square feet – the size of a football pitch - Wellfit Sport Society brings together advanced training zones, expert-led classes and integrated wellness services in a single destination. As one of four powerhouse brands under Formative, Wellfit Sport Society features a comprehensive strength and cardio area equipped with 48 cardio machines, 40 strength machines, 16 HIIT and power cardio machines and six Olympic lifting platforms. The club also houses five dedicated studios for group

Jumeirah Golf Estates is set to welcome the festive season with a dazzling lineup of events set against its picturesque greens. From hearty feasts with loved ones to glittering gatherings beneath the fairy lights, every moment is designed to delight families, couples, and even furry friends. Deck The Greens with Holiday Cheer Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on the Earth Terrace Celebrate the magic of the season at our annual Tree Lighting Celebration on the Earth Terrace on 5th December, from 5pm – 8pm. The evening promises festive fun for the whole family, with children's activities including craft stations, popcorn, and a candy floss stand

This festive season, Bar des Prés transforms into Dubai's most sophisticated destination to celebrate, offering two extraordinary experiences that capture the magic of Christmas and the promise of a new year. Christmas Day, from 12pm-4pm step into an intimate world where Parisian elegance meets contemporary design, creating the perfect backdrop for holiday gatherings. Chef Cyril Lignac's Franco-East Asian menu elevates traditional festivities through masterful fusion; pristine sushi and sashimi alongside perfectly executed meat and fish, each plate balancing precision with indulgence. The experience crescendos with an exceptional dessert collection:  traditional vanilla mille-feuille, vibrant red berry pavlova, and decadent caramel éclair -

With Burj Khalifa in the background, city lights twinkling, and a complimentary cake that looks almost too good to eat. With a chilled bottle of bubbly ready to pop, every sip sparkles as brightly as the skyline. Origins and Flo set the stage for a birthday that feels like a full-on celebration straight out of an Instagram reel. Gather friends and let the night take over as laughter fills the air, cake steals the spotlight, and every corner invites photos that will light up the feed. The energy builds with every toast, every bite, and every playful moment until the night

This New Year’s Eve, Blume Dubai Mall, the Silk Road–inspired dining destination known for its designer-inspired train interiors and Burj Khalifa-facing terrace, invites guests to celebrate the arrival of 2026 with a night of elevated dining, design, and spectacle. This year’s celebration introduces Golden Caravans, a refined festive concept that reimagines Blume’s interiors in gold tones and warm lighting, setting the scene for an evening of style, dining, and entertainment. Guests can expect an elegant atmosphere, live DJ performances, and a front-row view of the iconic Burj Khalifa fireworks, all in true Blume fashion. Immerse yourself in a dining experience where Mediterranean

City Walk, Dubai’s premier open-air lifestyle destination, is bringing back its signature event City Walk Unplugged with its fourth season, a six-week open-air music festival that continues to champion standout talent,taking place from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026. This year’s edition arrives with a renewed sense of energy, bringing back the lively atmosphere that has made Unplugged a favourite moment at the destination since 2022. Over the past few years, City Walk Unplugged has grown into one of the most anticipated campaign on the destination’s calendar. What began in 2022 as an intimate musical showcase featuring local and regional

Jumeirah Golf Estates is set to welcome the new year with a dazzling lineup of events set against its picturesque greens. As the final hours of 2025 slip away, Jumeirah Golf Estates prepares to welcome the new year with style. Guests can welcome 2026 with a graceful Italian dining experience, marked by exquisite dishes, or join the lavish gala dinner featuring tributes to pop icons. Veglione di Capodanno at Bussola New Year's Eve at Bussola begins with bubbly in the Clubhouse Courtyard at 7pm where you can toast to the year gone by under the Dubai night sky. Guests will be treated to an

woo-hoo!, the UAE’s award-winning children’s museum dedicated to play-based learning, marked its fifth anniversary with a lively community celebration in partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and the Al Quoz Creative Zone. The special event transformed woo-hoo!’s outdoor mural space into an open canvas for families, inviting children to add their own artistic touches to the newly unveiled Wonder Windows mural. The celebration built on woo-hoo!’s mission to create meaningful, joy-filled experiences for children and families, this time by placing creativity directly into their hands. Visitors enjoyed a colourful morning of interactive art-making, guided by mural artists Hend