December, the month of celebrations and revellers is not far away as people from various communities brace themselves to commemorate the birth of Jesus. Dubai, despite being an Islamic emirate celebrates the Christmas season with much fervour than any other Asian nation. In fact, as soon as your Dubai flight lands, you’ll soon forget that you are in a state where Christianity is in minority. Christmas fever is visible in every nook and corner of Dubai, be it the soft carols soothing the wind or the massive Yule tress adorning the malls. Decorations catch up every perceptible space making it impossible to unwrap oneself from the festivities. The fascination emirate of Dubai has its own way of celebrating the jolly season of Christmas through shopping discounts, meal deals and parties.
* Shopping:
Dubai’s shopping mania never dies down all round the year and during Christmas it becomes intoxicating, as shopaholics run down malls to catch hold of the best bargains in town. Shopping in Dubai involves bombarding the malls and souks to avail some tempting festive discounts. There is no better time to shop in Dubai than in Christmas when prices are at an all time low and products are slobbered with discounts. Pick up some souvenirs for families and friends during the Christmas season or if you arrive little late then the Dubai Shopping Festival tenders even more interesting offers. Just remember, be geared to face the frantic crowd in the malls and souks who are unforgiving given that their holidays in Dubai may be a once in a lifetime chance.
* Parties:
Parties are the unsaid words in Christmas and Dubai hosts one of the best ones in the world at its lavish, extravagant resorts. All hotels and entertainment venues prep up their best to leave tourists with a dazzling feeling of unforgettable Dubai holidays. Each one tries to outdo the other, whether it’s the delectable Christmas feasts, glittering decorations or any other festivities. Hardcore party goers throng down to Dubai to call in the New Year at the party capital of the Middle East. Starting from 25th December lasting till 1st January, the whole of the Arab world looks at Dubai to bring in New Year with fireworks, parties and good cheer.
* Soul Searching:
Christmas in Dubai is of course all about shopping, partying and celebrating with friends and family. However, that’s just one side of the coin since Christmas is also about rejoicing the birth of Lord Jesus in a religious way. Ardent devotees attend morning, afternoon, and midnight masses and carols are sung in many churches. If one is interested in attending a mass, then St. Frances of Assisi Church is a popular place which also is known to arrange free lunch for the poor.
This article gives brief details about various reasons to visit Dubai in any season. Check out hotels in Dubai that offers comfortable facilities for a cool and relaxing holiday in the city.
