Diwali celebrations across Dubai to continue until the end of October

Dubai: This Diwali, residents and tourists in Dubai are in for a real treat. With opportunities to win big, the very best retail offers, colourful Diwali bazaars, spectacular live entertainment, fireworks and much more, the festival of lights brings happiness and vibrance to the city. 

During the final week of the festival, don’t miss the last chance to win gold and celebrate with the Dubai Jewellery Group and the Dubai Shopping Malls Group, and laugh the night away with Zakir Khan’s show. Experience dazzling Diwali festivities and bazaars at City Centre Deira and Burjuman Mall while Global Village is going all out this Diwali in Dubai, with fireworks, Bollywood performances, and much more. And that’s not all, shoppers can win the jaw-dropping grand prize of a Suzuki Baleno 2023 at City Centre Al Shindagha.  

Celebrate Diwali in the City of Gold with Dubai Jewellery Group, with 50 per cent off select diamond jewellery collections and up to 50 per cent off making charges for select jewellery. Purchase gold, diamond, pearl or precious jewellery for AED 500 or more at participating outlets to earn entry into a raffle to win shopping vouchers worth AED 5000 each. There’s a total of AED 150,000 in jewellery vouchers to be given away to 30 lucky winners. To find out more about the deals and participating stores, visit www.dubaicityofgold.com. 

Until 28 October, 20 lucky winners will take home 24-carat gold coins valued up to AED 100,000 in total. Shop for AED 200 at Arabian Center, Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai Outlet Mall, Al Quoz Mall, Central Mall, Times Square Centre, Bay Avenue, Al Khail Gate, and Al Bustan Centre to get a raffle ticket for the chance to win a gold coin worth AED 5000. Presented by Dubai Shopping Malls Group, the raffle draw will take place at 6 PM on October 29 in Arabian Center. 

Join celebrations at City Centre Deira as the mall brings in Diwali with vibrant dance and drum performances, a Bollywood Zumba workshop, and many more fun activities. Until 30 October, visitors can get henna tattoos, participate in a unique digital Rangoli competition, and take full advantage of the fantastic retail offers. Shoppers spending more than AED 300 can even enter a daily draw to win a gold coin worth more than AED 1,000. 

At Dubai Festival City Mall, shoppers can have a blast this Diwali with great prizes, unmissable offers and fabulous entertainment. Until 28 October, shoppers who spend AED 300 and above have a chance to be one of 10 lucky winners taking home a gold bar weighing 50 grams.  

Representing the electric atmosphere of Diwali, BurJuman has curated a line-up of activities and offers to make the festival of lights memorable, running until 30 October. Visitors can shop at the special Diwali Bazaar on level 3 of the mall, with pop-up kiosks offering authentic clothing, accessories, decor, and of course, the delectable sweet and savoury Diwali treats. The weekend lights up the mall with mini-fashion shows, makeup masterclasses, spot prizes, as well as live entertainment.  

At City Centre Al Shindagha the festival of lights brings the chance for one very lucky shopper to win a grand prize, a Suzuki Baleno, 2023 model. SHARE members spending over AED 200 at City Centre Al Shindagha have the opportunity to enter the draw until October 28. The mall will also host traditional Indian dance performances until 26 October, sure to make this Diwali in Dubai a memorable one.  

Global Village is opening on October 25 and celebrating Diwali with fantastic Bollywood shows every night, plus authentic arts, crafts, and performances at the magnificent India pavilion. Tickets to Global Village are only AED 18 when booking from the website. Visitors can enjoy delicious and versatile Indian flavours at the Indian Chaat Bazaar, Indian restaurants, and more. Dazzling musical fireworks on October 25 and 28 are the perfect opportunities to make memories with friends and family during the festival of lights.  

Zakir Khan, one of India’s funniest, most talented and sought-after comedians, and currently on his ‘Tathastu’ world tour, will be performing in Dubai this Diwali, at The Agenda. The show starts at 8.30 PM, on 28 October with tickets starting at just AED 95. This performance is not one to be missed. Diwali Dubai Celebration Festival Diwali Dubai Celebration Festival