The holiday szn is well and truly in full swing, we’re beyond excited for what the Dubai Shopping Festival season by Majid Al Futtaim Malls will have to offer (!!) From unbelievable shopping retail deals to new activations and experiences like never before. We’re beyond ready for winter, and not just because of impeccable weather.
The stage has been set, and we’ll get to experience 38 days of fun from 8th December 2023, to 14th January 2024. Scroll down below to take a look at what Dubai Shopping Festival will have in store this time around…
What’s on for Dubai Shopping Festival 2023?
Unreal shopping deals and retail events…

Whether you’re looking towards luxe or not, this is the perfect time to splurge. Your favourite reward programmes like Amber Millionaire, Club Apparel, and DSF SHARE Millionaire will be offering deals that *can’t* be missed out on. Participating stores will be starting off these retail promotions that include raffles, or if you want to be a SHARE Millionaire then you can attend in-mall events at Majid Al Futtaim malls like:
- Mall of the Emirates
- City Centre Mirdif
- City Centre Deira
- City Centre Me‘aisem
- City Center Al Shindagha
Dubai lights experiences…
Drone show, anyone? Whether it’s in Al Seef, Anooki, Nakheel Mall, or more – there are some amazing light shows that you have to check out with your friends and family. Watching these sparkling shows will have you feeling like winter is *officially* here after a long day of shopping. Visit Dubai Shopping Festival’s Instagram page here to check out which activations or times you’d like to head to.
Fashion pop-ups that you should head to…

SoleDXB is about to be a major event happening in Dubai and as a part of Dubai Shopping Festival, but that isn’t all. ICONS, The Hub, The Local Hub, and MOTB are some Dubai pop-ups that you have to check out as well. These retail events mean shopping local, and who doesn’t love that (!!) Thrifting girlies – we see you.
Festive markets

Madinat Jumeirah, Habtoor Palace, and Expo City have got some adorable Christmas festive markets that will really make for a great family outing. Enjoy the weather outside and explore some of these holiday markets to really get you in mood – ’tis the season!
Don’t forget, this is the 29th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival and we’re in for a treat. For more information on all of these amazing activations, then click here.
