Dubai Shopping Festival 2025 Kicks Off 38-Day Retail and Entertainment Extravaganza

  • 06/12/2025

The 31st Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has officially launched, marking the world's longest-running annual retail celebration with a 38-day program running until January 11, 2026. The festival opened with high-energy performances, including Bollywood star Nora Fatehi's headline show at Dubai Festival City Mall's Festival Bay on December 6th, complemented by nightly fireworks displays.

This year's edition introduces several new attractions:

  • Drone and Pyro Show featuring over 1,000 synchronized drones with a Hans Zimmer-composed soundtrack
  • Mountain experiences at Hatta Wadi Hub including Candlelight Concerts, Dinner in the Sky, and Roxy Dome Cinema
  • Daily raffles offering brand-new Nissan cars and AED 100,000 prizes
  • Additional A-list concerts at Coca-Cola Arena to be announced

DSF CEO Ahmed Al Khaja emphasized the festival's role in celebrating Dubai's spirit of innovation while driving economic and cultural growth. The event is supported by major sponsors including Commercial Bank of Dubai, Emirates Airline, and e&, with early bird tickets available from AED 50 via PlatinumList.net. The festival aims to solidify Dubai's position as a global destination for retail, entertainment, and cultural experiences.

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