10 Things You Can Do in Dubai this Winter

Around this time of year, everyone is humming with holiday cheer. There is a tonne of festive lights and decorations throughout, and there is also a tonne of fantastic things to do now that schools are out. Read on to learn about 10 fun activities you can enjoy this winter break with your family, including an aquatic circus, ornament painting, and cookie decorating. This merry season is full of entertaining activities to enjoy.

• Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop at Swissotel Al Ghurair

Nothing is more jolly than a workshop on decorating gingerbread houses, and you can sign up for one at Swissotel Al Ghurair!

This month, Swissotel is offering you and your family the chance to spend an amazing holiday afternoon creating your very own gingerbread house. Your workshop tickets also provide you admission to the exquisite Lindt Festive Afternoon Tea, adding even more holiday cheer to the top.

Location: Swissotel Al Ghurair

Prices: 2 Adults + 2 Children: AED 175

1 Additional Child: AED 75

• Once Upon A Christmas at the Theatre of Digital Art

Visit the Theatre of Digital Art for an immersive 360-degree adventure through the Once Upon A Christmas presentation for some guaranteed family-friendly fun.

Santa’s Shop of Wonders is the destination of the show’s mesmerizing journey. You can discover all the miracles kept on the shop’s stale shelves with the Magic Shop keepers as they embark on an adventure that is full of surprising turns and humorous and wonderful clownery.

Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Prices: Adult: AED 88

Child (3-13yrs): AED 60

• Fontana Circus

If you’re looking for sheer enthralling entertainment and activities in winter, don’t miss Fontana Circus, especially this month’s Festive Edition.

The first traveling water circus in the UAE, Fontana offers a fantastic aqua theater experience for the whole family. Aerial thrills, amazing acrobatics, live performances, and musical acts are all included, and choreography is flawlessly incorporated with Dubai Festival City’s dancing fountain. The Festive Edition Show is particularly noteworthy since it features brand-new performers like holiday singers, nutcracker soldiers, and a live saxophone!

Location: Fontana Circus Tent – Dubai Festival City – Dubai

Prices: From AED 88.2

• The Snow Queen in Dubai

You do not want to miss the beautiful musical staging of The Snow Queen at the Theatre by QE2!

This Christmas spectacular based on Hans Christian Andersen’s 1844 fable will enthrall and mesmerize you and your family. Through vibrant costumes and eye-catching animations, the captivating story is brought to life!

Make sure to see Rapunzel at Fairmont The Palm, which is a similarly fantastic production.

Location: Theatre by QE2

Prices: Royal Stalls: AED 150

Regular Stalls: AED 130

Rear Stalls: AED 110

Children under 3yrs : FREE

•  Legoland Dubai’s Festive Bricktacular

You do not want to miss the beautiful musical staging of The Snow Queen at the Theatre by QE2!

This spectacular Hans Christian Andersen’s 1844 fable will enthrall and mesmerize you and your family. Through vibrant costumes and eye-catching animations, the captivating story is brought to life!

Make sure to see Rapunzel at Fairmont The Palm, which is a similarly fantastic production.

Location: Dubai Parks & Resorts, Jebel Ali

Prices: 1 Day 1 Park Pass (Legoland Dubai only – not waterpark)

Adult – 1 Park Pass: AED 295

Child 3-10yrs – 1 Park Pass: AED 295

1 Day 2 Parks Pass (Legoland + Legoland Water Park, Motiongate or Bollywood Parks)

Adult – 2 Parks Pass: AED 355

Child 3-10yrs – 2 Parks Pass: AED 355

• Holly Jolly Christmas Party at Kids Unlimited

Bring your young children to Kids Unlimited’s Holly Jolly Christmas Party for a fun-filled afternoon of holiday activities!

Your small ones can participate in a tonne of fun activities, such as balloon bending, relays, music, dancing, bubble games, face painting, food, gift bags, and more.

Location: Shop No: JPV-RTL-10, Jumeirah Park Pavilion, Jumeirah Park, Dubai

Prices: Entry Ticket : AED 122.85

• The Little Elf Workshop at the Theatre of Digital Art

To have a tonne of holiday fun, and do fun activities in winter, register your little ones for The Little Elf Workshop at the Theatre of Digital Art.

Children will be able to develop important elf skills, make Christmas items inspired by The Little Prince, and simply enjoy the pleasure and excitement of the holiday season! Additionally, each kid will receive a free cup of delectable hot chocolate to keep them cozy and content.

Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Prices: Access: AED 72

•  Tree Ornament Painting Workshop at woo-hoo!

Enroll your kids in woo-Tree hoo’s Ornament Painting Workshop so they may give this year’s holiday decor their own unique spin! Children will receive three wooden ornaments with Christmas themes during this wonderful workshop, which they may paint and customize however they please. Naturally, kids will be allowed to bring the ornaments home with them to either decorate their tree or give as gifts.

A workshop ticket grants entry for 1 adult, and 1 child, as well as one hour of general admission to the museum following the lesson.

Location: 1 6A St, Al Quoz 1

Prices: 1 Child + 1 Adult: AED 70

•  The Ripe Market in Abu Dhabi

Visit the new Al Maryah Island site of The Ripe Market with your family for fun activities and an enjoyable shopping trip. This night market is full of excellent local sellers, delicious food, and exciting activities. Additionally, you can find workshops, live entertainment, music, and a variety of unusual Christmas presents for your loved ones.

Location: Al Maryah Island

Prices: Entry: FREE

Some Activities: Chargeable

• Winterfest at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Winterfest with your family for some major wintertime fun and an incredible journey!

Intricate ice sculptures cut out live, live performances, back-to-back entertainment, family-friendly activities, breathtaking holiday décor, new festive characters, and meet-and-greet opportunities with the Snow Globe Lady and Gingerbread Lady are all to be expected. A fantastic performance by accomplished skaters, acrobats, and aerialists portraying a festive Italian tale, as well as amazing lighting displays and projections, are also available at the Red Theatre. Children may keep themselves perfectly occupied with a variety of interactive games and arts & crafts as well!

Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Prices: Adult: AED 325

Child (4-10yrs): AED 250

Child 3yrs and below: FREE

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