Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) said that it will bring together the emirate for an extraordinary 30th anniversary edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) that will be held from December 6, 2024 to January 12, 2025.

This year’s DSF promises an action-packed calendar brimming with non-stop, fun-filled moments for everyone, every day, in every corner of the city, said DFRE.

A kaleidoscope of spectacular experiences including A-list concerts and adventures will bolster Dubai’s strong credentials as a vibrant outdoor hub, it added.

Established in 1996 as one of the first citywide shopping festivals in the world, DSF has evolved into one of the world's longest running retail festivals, an annual citywide celebration that showcases everything that makes Dubai extraordinary.

DSF promises world-class live entertainment, iconic attractions, exceptional hospitality, a thriving gastronomy scene, cultural moments, and stunning natural landscapes – all set against the backdrop of the city’s perfect weather for the season.

Dubai residents and visitors should mark their calendars for:

• The world’s biggest A-list performers and celebrities in a showstopping line-up of live concerts including the eagerly awaited return of the incredibly popular 321 Festival
• Outdoor pop-up community experiences Market Outside The Box (MOTB) and Canteen X
• The biggest-ever shopping deals from over 1,000 global and local brands, joyful festive experiences, memorable New Year’s Eve celebrations
• Sensational adventures at thrilling theme parks, high-octane outdoor adventures, beachside destinations
• Incredible chances to win life-changing prizes.
• Free enchanting immersive displays will light the Dubai skies with stunning visuals, colours, and lights every night throughout the 38 days of DSF, ranging from the mesmerising Dubai Lights, captivating fireworks, alongside thrilling daily, free to watch world-class drone shows.

The full calendar of DSF events will be unveiled soon, said DFRE.

Dubai Shopping Festival 2024 is supported by Strategic Partners which include: Al Futtaim Malls (Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Festival Plaza), AW Rostamani Group, Emirates Airlines, ENOC, e&, and talabat. – TradeArabia News Service