#1 Laugh out loud

From 26th December 2017 – 1st January 2018 and 2nd – 15th January 2018, Dragon Mart 2 and Ibn Battuta Mall will both host comedy drummers as part of the in-mall entertainment to keep shoppers entertained.

#2 Experience mesmerising light and musical shows

The newly opened Al Seef shopping district will play host to a series of light and musical shows, including The Lighting Fairies and Light Umbrella, as part of its Layali Al Seef programme of events.

#3 Feel the rhythm of a dance show

Mall of the Emirates, Mirdif City Centre and Deira City Centre will all be delighting shoppers with amazing dance shows throughout the festival featuring top gymnasts and musical waiters.

#4 Go to a concert

Arabic music legends Mohammed Mounir and Magda El Roumi will perform at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre this DSF on 19 and 26 January respectively. Tickets will be available on dubaicalendar.com.

#5 Win big with your loyalty cards

Members of the Shukran, Club Apparel, Air Miles or Jashanmal Home Store loyalty programmes who shop during the festival will get exclusive benefits and the chance to enter a raffle draw to win huge prizes. To be eligible to enter the mega prize draw, customers must use their loyalty card to earn or redeem points during the period of DSF and enter their details on the dsfloyalty.com website.

#6 Shop & Win at Dubai Shopping Malls Group

When shoppers spend over AED 200 at participating malls, they will get a chance to win special prizes in the form of cash and gift vouchers for experiences across Dubai, totalling AED 1million.

#7 Visit a new beachside destination

La Mer, the newly opened destination by Meraas, will be creating a Caribbean atmosphere at its venue with a parade of stilt walkers and a fiesta troop.

#8 Watch a show

The Outlet Village will be taking shoppers on a fantasy journey with shows including The Nutcracker and Gold Illusions.

#9 Delight in a carnival spirit

There will be a variety of exciting street performers, including drummers and plate spinners, at The Beach opposite JBR.

#10 Join a makeup session

Robinsons at Dubai Festival City Mall will host several makeup workshops for beauty lovers.

#11 Visit an exclusive scent lab

Visitors to Dubai Mall between 2nd and 15th January 2018 can explore the art of perfume-making through a dazzling journey with fragrance experts and learn all about the ingredients used. Brands include Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancome and Ralph Lauren.

#12 Meet your favourite influencers

Fans will get a chance to meet some of the leading social media influencers such as Joelle Mardinian, Noha Nabil, Mthayel Al Ali and Taim Al Falasi during the shopping festival.

For a full update on DSF activities, visit: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/.