Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is set to return for its 30th edition with more sales, competitions, prizes and shows.
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced a line-up of activities and events from December 6, 2024 to January 12, 2025.
A calendar of events spanning 38 days includes daily entertainment, retail offers, free-to-attend twice-daily drone shows, grand raffles with mega prizes, daily fireworks and citywide experiences.
Dubai Shopping Festival 2024-25
DSF is Dubai’s biggest and most highly anticipated annual festival, including world-class events, entertainment, gastronomy, concerts, immersive experiences, fireworks, and drone shows.
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), said: “As we proudly mark the 30th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival, we are thrilled to present an unparalleled lineup of events that will truly solidify Dubai’s position as the world’s premier destination for extraordinary events, festivals, and experiences.
“DSF’s landmark celebration is a testament to the visionary leadership that has transformed our city into a global hub of innovation. With 38 days of endless entertainment — including star-studded performances, astonishing drone shows, immersive light displays, and awe-inspiring fireworks — DSF’s 30th anniversary promises to be an incredible experience for all, at the ultimate time to be in Dubai”.
Dubai Shopping Festival fireworks and drone shows
Dubai’s skyline will light up every single night throughout the 38 days of DSF with free firework displays by Al Zarooni Group at Dubai Festival City Mall (DFCM) at 8.30pm, while Hatta’s skies will sparkle every Friday and Saturday.
For its 30th anniversary celebration, DSF will elevate entertainment with twice-daily, free-to-watch drone shows presented by Emarat and AO Drones at Bluewaters Island and The Beach, JBR.
1,000 drones deliver two captivating performances each night at 8pm and 10pm.
There will also be DSF drone shows presented by Emarat and AO Drones at Bluewaters Island and The Beach, JBR, featuring skydive stunts and pyrotechnic displays set against the stunning backdrop of Ain Dubai.
Viewers can witness 150 pyro drones and skydivers on December 13 at 8pm, as well as 150 pyro drones on December 13 at 10pm, and 150 pyro drones on January 11 to mark DSF’s closing weekend.
