Embark on a magical journey as the world’s largest themed mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, JVC’s Circle Mall, and your neighbourhood Pavilions bring merry moments to life from December 2023 to January 2024.
Explore enchanting exhibits, capture picture-perfect moments with Santa, and participate in interactive workshops that bring joy and festive cheer to you and your family this holiday season, with the Dubai Shopping Festival adding an extra layer of excitement to capture the spirit of the season.
Ibn Battuta Mall
Experience end of year celebrations at Ibn Battuta Mall, where life-sized nutcrackers and sweet gingerbread men welcome you and your family to engage in a variety of fun activities.
Participate in a variety of festive workshops, from painting nutcrackers, constructing gingerbread stick houses, designing cloth snowmen, crafting festive ornaments, making holiday door hangers, personalizing snow globes or building Christmas terrariums. Capture the fun-filled moments with an irresistible photo opportunity by posing as if frozen in ice or posing with Santa in his gingerbread house.
Daily workshops and meet-and-greet with Santa from 15 December to 3 January, 5 pm to 9 pm in Egypt mini-Court at Ibn Battuta Mall.
2024 Dubai Shopping Festival at Ibn Battuta Mall
The Dubai Shopping Festival 2024 is set to dazzle visitors at Ibn Battuta Mall from December 8th to January 14th, promising an unparalleled fusion of shopping and cultural experiences.
Witness the enchanting ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ inspired Time Travelling Parade at Ibn Battuta Mall from 8 to 10 December. This mesmerizing roaming parade showcases larger-than-life costumes, eccentric characters and enchanting performers, including hot air balloon characters and steampunk marvels. Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of the Bavarian Dance team with a German-themed dance extravaganza from 15 to 17 December. This pop-up show features a fusion of traditional and breakdance choreography, set to an energetic German-themed soundtrack.
Visit Ibn Battuta Mall for a celebration of culture and entertainment during the Dubai Shopping Festival, and don’t miss the magical spectacle unfolding throughout the mall during the scheduled sets.
Time Travelling Parade from 8 December to 10 December, at 4:40 pm, 5:40 pm, 7:10 pm and 8:30 pm, in all courts at Ibn Battuta Mall.
Bavarian Dance team from 15 December to 17 December, at 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:10 pm, in China Court at Ibn Battuta Mall.
Circle Mall
Embrace the magic of the season at Circle Mall, where whimsical nutcrackers invite you on a journey of creating fun and frolic times. Bring the family to meet Santa and capture the moment against the backdrop of a towering holiday tree in a picture-perfect setting.
Unleash your child’s creativity at workshops set against a Gingerbread house. They can infuse their personal flair into a nutcracker, build gingerbread stick houses and cloth snowmen or craft unique button ornaments. For additional festive delight, children can create magical snow globes or Christmas terrariums, make ornaments filled with their favourite holiday props or craft holiday door hangers. These hands-on activities promise to unlock a vibrant imaginary world and holiday joy for kids of all ages.
Daily workshops for kids, 15 December to 3 January, 2 pm to 10 pm, on 2nd Floor in front of Parkour at Circle Mall.
Santa’s grotto, every Saturday and Sunday between 15 December to 3 January, 5 pm to 9 pm, on 2nd Floor in front of Cloud Spaces at Circle Mall.
Pavilions
Experience a warm welcome at your neighbourhood Pavilion entrance adorned with twinkling lights and themed decor, adding an extra dose of excitement to your shopping experience this season.
Festive décor at Al Furjan Pavilion, Al Furjan West Pavilion, Discovery Garden Pavilion, Jumeirah Island Pavilion, Jumeirah Park Pavilion and Jumeirah Park East Pavilion from December 2023 to January 2024.
