Guide to Diwali in Dubai, the festival of lights

City Centre Al Shindagha is set to light up your Diwali with dazzling decorations and high-energy live traditional Indian dance and activities for the entire family.
The mall invites residents and tourists celebrating the Indian festival of lights to have a gala time with plenty of opportunities to win gold, delightful entertainment straight from India and lively cultural activities that adults and kids can join in from October 13 until 22.
Highlights are: 
October 13 - 22
- Bhangra Dance - Visitors can join the big, colourful dance party with the Bhangra Dance Group ensemble who will take to the mall walkways for 20-minute shows, six times daily. Led by an enthusiastic band, five dancers dressed in sparkling traditional outfits will arrive in a tuk tuk, a three-wheeled vehicle popular in Asian countries, to engage shoppers and create great moments. Dancers will also be distributing multicoloured bangles to visitors during their performance.
- Display of Rangoli - City Centre Al Shindagha will bring a slice of home to the mall for Indian shoppers with a unique display of Rangoli, a native art form in India from 4pm to 8pm every day. A Rangoli artist will draw up intricate designs with vibrant powder in the mall, each taking up to four hours to create. Women and children can also get their hands painted with creative henna art at the same time at the mall.
Children's hands-on workshops where they will be taught how to make and decorate tealights, lanterns and Rangoli art which they can take home with them to show off to their friends. 
Families can have the perfect selfie moments at City Centre Shindagha with the opportunity to take photos with the quirky pop-up stands that will take them back to the streets of India.
- Win 10g of 24 carat gold coins daily until October 22.
Your guide to finding the perfect Diwali gift on any budget
Spoil your loved ones with a timeless piece
Pamper them with a statement piece on this special day. Pick out an elegant watch, a pair of sunglasses or jewellery that matches their personalities from a variety of brands including Rivoli, Grand Optics and Damas.
Spruce up their wardrobe with new threads for the season
With more than 75 stores and lifestyle brands under one roof at City Centre Al Shindagha, gift a fresh look to loved ones with a trendy outfit or affordable accessories from one of the anchor stores, including Splash and Max Fashion.
Upgrade their tech gadgets
Find the latest technology, from smartphones to top-of-the-range digital cameras, at the electronic stores in the mall to fuel their passion. Head to Sharaf DG or 050 Telecom for offers on photography equipment and features-packed smartphones.
Invest in their fitness
There's no better way to show family members that you care about their wellbeing than by giving them a fitness-themed gift. Shop at multi-brand store Emirates Sports Store and Adidas outlet at the mall for more than 70 diverse sports brands to make them fall in love with fitness.
Make a movie date with family
Bond with dear ones on this day by spending some quality time together at the movies. Book premium seats at one of the Vox Cinemas screens at City Centre Al Shindagha to catch the newest release in their favourite genre with a box of popcorn and nachos to share.
Treat them to a delicious international spread
Tickle their tastebuds by taking them out to dinner at one of the 15 fast food outlets, restaurants and cafes at City Centre Al Shindagha. Choose from a variety of Thai, Indian, Mexican and Chinese restaurants to satisfy their carvings on this special day.