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WHERE TO GO THIS FESTIVE SEASON
December is here and there’s magic in the air. If you are looking for events and celebrations to attend with your family this festive season, visit Nakheel’s destinations across Dubai that are buzzing with festive cheer!
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Palm Jumeirah Parade and New Year Festivities
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Palm Jumeirah is transforming into an Under The Sea wonderland with neon sea creatures and a carnival-style underwater parade.
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Spot neon sea creatures such as dolphins, jellyfish, pink coral ornaments and starfish across the island’s popular destinations, including Palm West Beach, Nakheel Mall, The Club, The View and The Pointe.
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Hop on board the Palm Monorail for an underwater adventure with aquarium-themed windows en route to these destinations, and keep your eyes out for a fabulous carnival-style underwater parade that will be making its way through Palm Jumeirah.
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You can also head to Nakheel Mall for winter festivities, including an impressive 13-metre-high Christmas tree at the mall rooftop, a deep-sea Santa meet and greet and plenty more surprise roaming entertainment.
Underwater parade timings and location
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Saturday, 17 December – Palm West Beach
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Sunday, 18 December – Al Ittihad Park
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Friday, 23 December and Saturday, 24 December – Nakheel Mall
Palm Jumeirah is the place to be this New Year’s Eve. The New Year’s eve parties at the island are hard to beat, so make your reservations now to end the year in style!
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Click here to view more information in What’s On with Nakheel.
Visit the North Star this Christmas at Ibn Battuta Mall
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Prepare to be amazed this festive season with a visit to a Northern Star. Embark on an exciting grotto journey at Ibn Battuta Mall, just in time for Christmas.
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Light Champions will guide visitors through the illuminated reflective portal to the Northern Hemisphere. The Christmas glow reflects off the floor, all the way to the top! This mystical Polar Portal is a doorway into the world’s first artificial Northern Lights.
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Walk through the forest surrounded by the smells and feels of the wilderness in the Aurora Borealis chamber. The Aurora Borealis display will then transport visitors all the way to the Northern Hemisphere.
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Timings, location and contact details​
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Until Sunday, 1 January: 2pm - 10pm
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India Court, Ibn Battuta Mall
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Visit https://www.ibnbattutamall.com/en for more information.
Scandinavian-style Season’s Greetings at Circle Mall
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Experience hygge Christmas vibes with Scandinavian-themed festive décor and activities at Circle Mall.
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Enjoy the magic of snowfall inside Circle Mall and build a snowman and make some snow angels! Don’t forget to visit Santa’s Grotto for a photo-op with Father Christmas.
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Lend an ear to listen to Stories by the Fireplace and let the kids enjoy decorating the Christmas Tree, cookie decoration and ornament making workshops.
Season’s greetings, Scandinavian style!
Timings, location and contact details
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Until Sunday, 1 January
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Monday to Thursday: 4pm – 9pm
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 12pm – 10pm
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Level 2, opposite Wellfit, Circle Mall, JVC
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Visit https://www.circlemall.ae/ for more information.
Click here to find out more in What’s On with Nakheel, our monthly round-up of events, activities, and offers at our destinations and communities.