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    Dubai Festival City - Shopping Festival Nights and the IMAGINE Show

    The Dubai Shopping Festival returns for its 32nd edition from 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, with 45 days of discounts, raffles, concerts and fireworks across the city. Dubai Festival City, on the eastern bank of…

    Address
    Dubai Festival City Mall, Crescent Drive, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Nearest transit
    Creek metro station (Green Line), then about 10 min by taxi
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    Al Qudra Lakes - Desert Camping and Stargazing

    December is the best month to spend a night in the desert, and Al Qudra Lakes offers a quieter, self-guided alternative to organised safari camps. The man-made lakes sit inside the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve…

    Address
    Al Qudra Lakes, Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, Saih Al Salam, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Nearest transit
    No public transport; about 45-60 min by car from Downtown via Al Qudra Road (D63)
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    Kite Beach - Swimming on Jumeirah Beach in December

    Jumeirah's public beaches are at their best in December. The water stays around 23-24°C, the sun is warm rather than fierce, and the sand is comfortable to walk on at midday. Kite Beach is the liveliest stretch, with…

    Address
    Kite Beach, Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Nearest transit
    Bus 8 along Jumeirah Beach Road to Umm Suqeim, 5-min walk; or about 15 min by taxi from Downtown
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    Global Village - World Pavilions and Multiple New Year Countdowns

    Global Village is a seasonal outdoor park that usually opens from October to May, with pavilions representing around 90 cultures. Each pavilion sells crafts, clothing and food from its region, and the park adds stage…

    Address
    Global Village, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Exit 37, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Nearest transit
    RTA buses from Union, Al Rashidiya, Al Ghubaiba and Mall of the Emirates metro stations, about 30-45 min
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    Dubai Miracle Garden - Millions of Flowers in the Desert

    Dubai Miracle Garden only opens in the cooler months, usually from November to spring, which makes December one of the best times to visit. Opened in 2013, it displays well over 100 million flowers arranged into arches…

    Address
    Al Barsha South 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Nearest transit
    Mall of the Emirates metro station (Red Line), then about 15 min by taxi or bus

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