ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DIWALI CELEBRATION IN DUBAI 2020

 Diwali is a festival of New Beginnings and Triumph of Good over Evil, Knowledge over Ignorance, and Light over Darkness. It is believed that on this day Lord Rama returned to his people after 14years of exile, in this duration he fought and won against the demons & the demon king Ravana. 

Diwali, also known as Deepawali is the most popular festival of lights, celebrated with Diya & lamp lighting, Fireworks and making famous Sweets like Jalebi, Gujiya, Rasgulla, Soan papdi, homemade Crunchy Chaklies, & Namkeen paras by Hindus around the world. As Dubai is home of diverse cultures, religions and nationalities, thus residents get familiar with different festivities of different cultures. And so, Dubai is all set to spread the spark of Diwali across the city with many events and activities planned this year.

On Diwali, every year this city becomes vibrant and zestful with colourful lights and jollification with various marvellous promotions, offers and shows. Here are some action-packed destinations to visit this Diwali in Dubai for a delightful experience. 

THE MAGICAL PALM FOUNTAIN & FIREWORKS SHOW AT PALM JUMEIRAH

The Palm Fountain is declared as the world’s largest fountain, with colorful lights, music, and jets blasting in the sky. Get the spectacular sights to the dancing fountains and dazzling fireworks show on Dhanteras November 13 in the night sky of Dubai. This newest attraction is located at The Pointe in Dubai’s waterfront Palm Jumeirah area.

Location: Frond H – The Palm Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Date: November 13, 2020

SPLENDID LIGHT & LASER SHOW AT DUBAI FESTIVAL MALL

By its unmatched record- breaking IMAGINE show, Dubai Festival Mall is going to host two Bollywood themed performances of ‘Hathi’s Garden’ a soul-stirring story of a baby elephant & a gratifying performance of pop song ‘Jai Ho’ from a hit movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ at 6:30pm from November 6 to 21.

Location: Dubai Festival Mall

Date: November 6 to November 21

BOLLYWOOD THEMED SHOW AT AL SEEF

At Al Seef, you can enjoy a series of live Bollywood tadka shows with family and friends, at open-air stage area on November 12 to 21. Families can enjoy great Diwali Mela ( Fair) offers on Shopping, Entertainment, Hotels, Stay & Dining.

Location: Dubai Festival City Mall

Date: November 12 to November 21

DIWALI CELEBRATION AT GLOBAL VILLAGE

At Global Village, you can make memorable experiences of the Festival of Lights, by the representation of Indian Traditions, Culture and Food at India Pavilion.

Location: Global Village Dubai

DIWALI PROMOTIONS, OFFERS & DISCOUNTS IN DUBAI

RAFFLES GOLD PROMOTION

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There’s a special Diwali promotion by the Dubai Gold​ and Jewellery Group (DGJG) on participating at gold stores from November 1 to 21. Launching a Raffle draw for 10 lucky shoppers to win vouchers worth Dh10,000 each on spend of Dh500 or more.

 The DGJG’s Golden Goodies offer in which shoppers will receive free jewellery gifts  on purchase of Diamond and valuable jewellery.

DUBAI DESIGN DISTRICT

D3 is celebrating the festival of lights by launching​     Dubai Design week, offering the visitors to explore their unique designs and interior furnishings in the open-air settings from November 9 to 14.

THE BLOOMINGDALE’S SELFIE OFFER

The Bloomingdale’s store in The Dubai Mall​    created a selfie corner in a Giant Filmfare Magazine front cover (one of the most prestigious film publication of India), offering visitors to take a selfie and post on social media with hashtags using @bloomingdalesme, #bloomingdalesme, @FilmfareME, #FilmfareMiddleEast to win a free 1year subscription of the Magazine.

OTHER EXCITING OFFERS FOR SHOPPERS & FOODIES

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At Al Seef, on Deepawali special offer shoppers can win 20 family staycations when spent Dh200.

Food Lovers can enjoy savings of 15% to 40% off in-dining on some prime Indian & South Asian Restaurants & Munching in trendy Cafes, Lounges or Bars enjoying the festival special offers & upto 50% off on online orders on food app Zomato, with minimum order of Dh20, as promotion to brighten the festival mood among the citizens from November 6 to 12 

Malls like City Centre and City Centre Shindagha are presenting customers the chance to win a half kilo of gold this Diwali as Super shop & win promotion on spend of Dh200 till November 14. Malls are also hosting interactive Rangoli activation with customers on spending on products.

Many branded Clothing, Watches, Gift & Furnishing stores are hosting sale offers of 25% to 70% from November 6 to 21 to light up your Diwali this year.