The biggest, extravagant shopping festival of the world is finally here, enticing every individual with amazing things to discover. Every shopping mall in Dubai, UAE comes to life during the annual Dubai Shopping Festival, an occasion where shoppers find unbeatable deals and offer on everything including fashion, jewelry, electronics, and much more. This festival not only covers shopping but comes with thrilling celebrations such as fireworks, music festivals/concerts, fashion shows, etc.
The festival, this year is expected to start from 26th December 2019 and end on 1st February 2020. Dubai Shopping Festival has something for everyone and is not restricted to a particular age group. From kids to older people, everyone is delighted to be a part of this festival.
Highlights of DSF
- Fireworks
To kick-start the festival this year, Fireworks shows are conducted all around the emirates to welcome this great annual fiesta. The eye-catching firework show is the most mesmerizing and dazzling view to encounter during the festival’s duration throughout the months.
- Raffles & Prizes
Apart from discounts and promotions, the raffles draw is another aspect that generates an incredible visitor magnet during DSF. As per local surveys, for most visitors, the most exciting part ofthe event is the chances that it offers to take home jaw-dropping prizes worth millions of Dirhams.
- Musical Concerts
No festival is complete without music which is why there are several music festivals, operas and performances throughout the festival to lighten up everyone’s mood and keep everyone busy with entertainment.
- Night Souqs
Bazaars or Souqs are the best places to discover at this time as the nightlife is lightened up more than ever. Discover traditional art and craft and much more in the night souks while enjoying the other activities.
Places to Visit During Dubai Shopping Festival 2020
DSF is a festival celebrated all across Dubai so exploring every place throughout the festival’s length is important rather than sticking and preferring to just one destination. Explore places all over the city, shop according to your convenience and discover other activities at different places.
If you are confused about which places to hit during the festival, consider the following:
- Global Village
The main attraction of DSF is Global Village. You will experience the mind-blowing cultural activities, programs, riches and specialties of 50+ countries. Along with exquisite shopping and dining choices, you can also be a part of several fun and entertainment shows presented by talented people from all over the world.
- Carpet & Arts Oasis
Located at the Dubai Airport Expo, the event hosts over 15,000 art pieces, carpets, and other things from the artistry of the world. It has the largest display of Arts in the region attracting many tourists and locals.
- Al Fahidi Fort
The Dubai Museum allows tourists and local visitors to take sneak peek at the history of the city through audio-visual presentations and other effects. Souvenirs are available that are traditional and unique for the visitors to take away. For more doses of Emirati culture, you can also visit the Old Bastakiya Quarter which is close to the museum.
Malls to Visit in DSF 2020
The sale season starts with a bash across the city’s malls, massive decorations, banners and promotions that can be witnessed on all the city roads. Every mall is all set to receive shoppers and over 800 top brands are set to offer discounts in 3,500 outlets. Start your shopping by visiting the top-recommended malls by experts:
- Dubai Mall
Unarguably the biggest shopping mall of the city, Dubai Mall is packed with over 1,200 stores including top-notch brands like Chanel, Burberry, Cavalli, and more. It is said that it’s very hard to navigate the mall’s map as it is too huge. Home to a massive ice rink, an underwater zoo, and the Dubai aquarium, this mall entertains in every form. Shop, enjoy and feast throughout your visit.
- Mall of Emirates
This mall is sure to be a highlight of DSF as the people prefer Skiing and enjoying the snow at the time of December. Yes, that’s right, you can shop from the known brands, play with penguins, enjoy in the snow at Ski Dubai and have a wholesome experience of snow fun and shopping at the mall.
- Ibn Batuta Mall
This ‘themed’ shopping mall is designed to portray the architectural styles of 6 regions, Tunisia, India, China, Persia, Egypt and Andalusia that were visited by the ancient explorer, Ibn Batuta. With popular brand outlets, food courts, and much more to explore, this mall will surely be an exciting option to visit during DSF.
- Dubai Marina Mall
Located in Dubai’s Marina, the mall appeals to tourists and locals with its amazing waterfront with exceptional views. This mall is also a must-visit during the festival as it has a cinema, gaming zones, high-end fashion brands and boutiques of well-known Emirati designers, and restaurants for best cuisine options.
What to Buy During DSF 2020?
Let’s take a deep breath, a little break from our unstoppable suggestions and throw some light on the fact as to why you should be a part of this festival. First, you get to shop at mind-blowing discounts (sometimes, it even hits 90%!). Apart from shopping at the festival, you can also win luxury cars, gold, money and much more via raffles and lucky draws. Because the entire city comes to life during this annual occasion, everyone (especially you) must be a part of this amazing month-long fiesta.
Coming to the actual obligatory ritual of the festival which is shopping, it is our responsibility to guide you as to what to buy apart from your personal preferences. Consider the following items for memories, souvenirs, gifts, or for self to complete the ultimate shopping experience at DSF.
- Leather Accessories
Dubai is known for its top-notch quality leather and Dubai Shopping Festival is the best time to stock up some classy leather products at amazing prices. Buy handbags, shoes, belts, backpacks and much more.
- Home Décor
Since Global Village is a hotspot for celebrating DSF, home décor items from all over the world are available for you to choose from. Shop away every traditional piece you can find and furnish your home with world-class interiors at throwaway prices.
- Exotic Spices
Add some spice to your life at the DSF, shop for some of the best aromatic spices known to us at jaw-dropping discounts.
- Textile
You can also purchase fine textile materials from all across the globe at one destination and reasonable prices. Choose from the luxurious options available at the markets to get your desired custom made dress ready.
- Perfumes
Perfumes have been an essential part of the Arab tradition throughout centuries. It is impossible to miss out upon some of the best-selling Oudh perfumes at pocket-pleasing prices. Make sure to stuff as many Arab perfumes as possible for a long-lasting impactful fragrance.
Markets You Must Visit in 2020 DSF
Best time can be spent anywhere but markets are always been special from years. Markets in Dubai shopping festival are lot more special for their sales and distinct themes. Take a tour to different markets that are must visit places during Dubai shopping festival 2020 as they do have something unique and interesting.
- Al Rigga Market
Al Rigga Market has specially added a theme that looks more of like the original DSF market. The retail stalls, food courts and flash mobs and other attractions are the things you must look for. The days are fully scheduled to enjoy till the starting days of Feb at Al Rigga Market including games, food ball match, tournaments, contests and many other.
- Al Seef Market
It’s cultural hub of Dubai that includes the styles that old and new faces of city have been in. The stalls and shows are spread over 1.8 km at Dubai creek. It’s a place to find the cultural values of people added with yummy food stalls, art shows. There are around 25 stops which gets the most amazing things on stage for one to explore, experience and enjoy the most throughout the month.
- MOTB
Market Outside The Box is at the place of Downtown Dubai which is known for creative aspirations. You will find the popular designers taking place and selling their collection. DSF is a retail festival that gathers huge customer base and it’s best time for designers to showcase their creative side.
- Hatta
cultural games. Climbing walls, trampolines, VR experiences and lot more are attractions you will find at Hatta. It’s a traditional market placed in the heart of Hatta that is a go to place for whole family. Outdoor cinema, zoo and lot of activities are the holding entertainments for the kids here along with tasty food.
- Al Khawaneej Market
Experience a beautiful snow fall, a friendly snow fight, games that stick you to the event place and open cinema experience. It’s a place to enjoy shopping with a beautiful set atmosphere to enjoy with family throughout.
Outstanding Line Up of Dubai Shopping Festival Sales 2020
The exciting part in Dubai Shopping Festival is offers that usually people get on everything. Tourists from all around the world travel to Dubai during Dubai shopping festival to see and experience the never seen collection and get them all in far better prices. Let’s have a look on such sales that always stick shoppers eyes on.
- Month Long Discounts
Every store, mall, boutique, comes up with a special discount tag during the event. You will find daily changing deals, discounts in the whole month that is till Feb 1. You name fashion. lifestyle, beauty or anything, everything is added in the list of discounted products during this event.
- 12 Hours Sale
It’s one of those popular sales that takes place from the noon until midnight. This sale runs in malls of city like City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, City Centre Me’aisem, My City Centre Al Barsha, City Centre Al Shindagha and at places where you will find collection set to shop at unbelievable prices. During this sale, malls even offer the contests & draw where lucky winners gets special gifts.
- DSF Special Surprises
The sale on specific days creates more hype in people. Dubai shopping festival surprise sales are most awaited during the sale days. As DSF is on at everystore, it’s easy to find and take a call at the earliest at your nearest stores to enjoy discounts.
- Shop ‘til You Drop
Over 1,000 brands from 4,000 outlets are available for shoppers offering 75% off across the city. From 2 January until 26 January 2020, deals from exclusive retailers will be out for shoppers that will only be announced 24 hours before. From 26th Jan surprise deals from every brand will be out till Feb 1st, deals will be out just before 24 hours.
- Pool of Prizes in 2020
Along with regular offer, DSF is known for providing unbelievable sales on everything for shoppers and added to the prizes are but obvious. In 2020, stores showing a scale up in offering prizes, raffles, lucky draws and a lot. Prizes includes Products give away, cash prize, lucky draw prizes, cars, vouchers, gift coupons, wining miles, gold coins and more.
International Travel
Once you are all clear with the visa processes and are confused as to which websites to prefer for booking your flights, consider Holidayme for best flight booking options. Save budget and time with Emirates Holidays by booking flights and hotel with the website.
Making your stay comfortable must be your top priority during the rush of your trip. For hotels, Novotel Suites Mall of Emirates is the best option to go for. Located in the heart of Dubai, this family-friendly hotel will ensure that you have the most comfortable experience.
Or Holiday Inn Dubai is another choice for a great stay experience. Enjoy the utmost luxury including spa, dining and other facilities to relax amid shopping activities of the festival.
Packages of Events in Dubai Shopping Festival
The eagerly awaited DSF comes with a variety of events packages during the festival. Relish all of Dubai’s year-round attractions with the great package listed below.
- Global Village Dubai
Visit Global Village Dubai by booking a convenient tour with Rayna Tours.
Availability: Daily; Duration: 5 hours; Price: Starting from AED 15; Services: Guiding, Pickup & Drop Services; Timings: 4:00pm – 12:30am
- Dubai Opera
Catch enthralling play of Le Petit Prince at Dubai Opera.
Date: 23rd to 25th January 2020; Venue: Dubai Opera; Timings: 23rd January: 8 pm; 24th and 25th January: 3:00pm & 8:00pm; Ticket Prices: Starts from AED 275 per person
Treat yourself with an insane amount of unlimited entertainment by attending concerts, shows, performances from all over the world, etc. Whatever your source of interest is, Dubai Shopping Festival will keep you entertained.
