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The big Christmas celebration is almost here, and Abu Dhabi is getting ready. These are the top Christmas activities in the city that you shouldn’t miss if you’re seeking the greatest ways to enjoy this holiday season in Abu Dhabi in 2023. In the weeks before Christmas, the city will begin to come alive with holiday celebrations.

The following is a list of Christmas markets where guests can begin their holiday celebrations, savour delectable treats, and partake in enjoyable activities with friends and relatives.

10 Places to visit, celebrate during Christmas 2023 in Abudhabi

1. Habtoor Palace’s annual Winter Garden

The yearly Winter Garden at Habtoor Palace will be the ideal setting to begin your holiday celebrations. Pop-up stores are available at the location, and guests can participate in a variety of events with their friends and families.
You can eat at the location, which will keep you satisfied and entertained while you’re there. You may also bring your animals. Winter Garden is open from 4 p.m. until midnight through December 31.

2. Yas Acres Golf & Country Club

At Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, the tree lighting ceremony is quite unique. While enjoying a holiday roast, you can listen to a traditional choir sing Christmas carols. There will be several activities to keep your children entertained as well.

3. Winterfest by McGettigan’s

Along with the well-liked World Cup fan zone, the new Winterfest by McGettigan’s has taken over the amphitheater in Dubai Media City. Winterfest offers cuisine, festive market stalls, and a variety of kid-friendly activities including snowball battles and a chance to meet Santa.
Tickets beginning at Dh50 can be redeemed for activities and food and beverage. On Sunday, December 11, a unique Festive Family Fun Day will take place. open from noon until ten o’clock.

4. Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market

On December 15, the Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market will make a comeback. The 15-day market will offer a variety of shopping options as well as live music entertainment. Indulge in customary holiday fare as well as take a train journey and participate in other entertaining events. All guests are granted free admission.

5. Ski Dubai

In Dubai’s icy locale this December, get all holiday-y At the Mall of the Emirates, ski Dubai. From December 1 to December 25, enjoy a winter wonderland inside the well-known location. Santa Claus can be greeted by guests in his grotto, and they can watch movies in the snow cinema while sipping on complimentary hot chocolate on the snowy slopes. from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

6. Anantara Eastern Mangroves

In Abu Dhabi, the Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel serves a Christmas breakfast that includes the traditional dish. To keep the kids occupied, there will be live music and lots of kid-friendly activities.
The price would be AED 369 (soft beverages) and AED 529 (house beverages).

7. Lock, Stock & Barrell

Although Lock, Stock & Barrell may not have created the party brunch, they may have refined it. Their renowned high-energy, epic-bites—chicken tacos, lock, and loaded nachos, and truffle mac n cheese croquettes—wild-entertainment-crammed brunch has got a live musical boost, and it’s only Dhs250 for the house package.
All the excitement from before, plus jaw-dropping rock and pop performers from the UAE who are on tour and ready to drop the mic and turn up the fiesta brunch vibes.

8. Hillhouse Brasserie

This holiday season, Hillhouse Brasserie will not only host your Christmas brunch but also a winter market with Spinney’s Christmas tree farm, a gingerbread factory, and enchanting Santa performances on December 3 from 10 PM to 6 PM.

9. Enjoy Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival

You can participate in the fantastic Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival from 15 December 2023 to 29 January 2024. (DSF). This eagerly anticipated family event is well-liked not just by UAE citizens but also by international shoppers.
Major local and international brands and products, including apparel, jewelry, and electronics, are all eligible for this incredible discount.

10. Christmas in the Desert

Exactly like a regal mansion from the Arabian Nights. In the Rub al Khali desert tucked away among innumerable sand dunes, sits the Qasr al Sarab resort. But don’t worry; despite its apparent isolation, Santa will be able to find you and visit you.