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29 March 2024

Christmas in Dubai: Light up trees, meet Santa and party

Fairmont The Palm lights up their Christmas tree. (Pc - courtesy Mum of Boys/Facebook)

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By Lifestyle Correspondent

The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fairmont The Palm too place on Dec 7 evening with choir, festive treats, a dedicated children activities' corner, as well as an appearance by Santa in the traditionally festive decorated lobby.

There are a number of festive events happening at Fairmont The Palm over the next few weeks -

Story Telling - Children are invited every Thursday, Friday and Saturday to join Santa Claus' storytelling at 5:30pm at SeaView Garden throughout December (Free).

Santa's Workshop at Falcons Kids Club - Christmas arts and crafts, Christmas games, face painting, video games and lots more. Available from Sunday December 20 – Wednesday December 23 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Suitable for kids 3+ years (prices start from Dh180 per child per day).

Christmas Fair - A two-hour fun event, where children can decorate gingerbread houses and enjoy Christmas arts & crafts, Christmas games and face painting. Thursday, December 24 from 1:30pm –3:30pm Suitable for kids 3+ years (Dh230 per child)

Christmas Eve Party - A two-hour Christmas Eve party offers party games, face painting, dancing, Christmas movie, cookie decorating and a special visit by Santa. Thursday, 24 December from 4:00pm –6:00pm Suitable for kids 3+ years (Dh200 per child).

Cookery Classes (adults) - The Christmas Baking and Decorating Premium Cooking Class will take place on December 14 (Dh395 per person); with the Perfect Christmas Lunch or Dinner Master Class to be held on December 9 and 16 (Dh555 per person).

Celebration at Wafi Mall:

Wafi Mall is ringing in the festive season with its famous Santa's Grotto and a host of exciting festive celebrations.

December 1 saw the grotto get into full festive sparkly swing with Santa lighting up the famous Wafi Christmas tree.

In the spirit of the season, visitors will stand a chance of winning tremendous prizes, including the grand prize of a family trip to Germany courtesy Lufthansa Airlines.

Guests will also be given an exceptional package deal where Dh60 nets them a pass to the Kids Connection Play Area, a framed photo with Santa, and a cuddly Gonk toy.

The season sparkles to life with entertaining games including a Pick & Win that gives out instant prizes. Wafi also brings its famous Wafi Mini Bazaar full of seasonal gifts and treats.

"Wafi Mall prides itself on bringing experiences to vibrant life for its guests. This festive season, we're pulling out all the stops to create an authentic family experience full of seasonal cheer, presents, goodwill and treats. It'll be warm and cosy, as the season should be, while also delivering fantastic entertainment for the whole family. We're very much looking forward to welcoming our guests this festive season," said Wafi Mall's head of central marketing department, Layla Al Harmoudi.

Through it all, the mall's festive light and sound show delivers seasonal flair and festivities every day from December 1 to January 6 2016 at 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm.

Grotto timings:
December 1: (6.30pm – 10.00pm). 
Dec 2 – 17: (10am – 10pm and 11 pm on Fridays)
Dec 18 – 24: 8.30am– 11pm