5 great activities in Dubai this Christmas weekend
By Curated by Keith Pereña
Published: Thu 22 Dec 2016, 2:40 PM
Last updated: Fri 23 Dec 2016, 1:08 PM
Christmas Eve is totally happening this Saturday and a lot of UAE expats are already gearing up for it. Some have chosen to leave town, while some have friends of family visiting the city for both Christmas and New Year. So as the last few pages of 2016 come to a close, here are some activities worth checking out this weekend in Dubai.
Snowball fight in Dubai!
When: December 22, 12pm-1am
Where: Fort Island, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
This is a free eventWe kid you not, if you have kids or you're a kid at heart yourself, Madinat Jumeirah is giving you the opportunity to throw snowballs and make snowmen. Not your type? There are other activities taking place such as bungee jumping, a market for your Christmas shopping and even a cookie garden to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Have a Christmas movie marathon for FREE
When: December 22, 6-9pm
Where: Bay Avenue, Business Bay
This is a free eventThe holiday season is a time for giving
, and giving entails getting things for free. Why not enjoy a back-to-back airing of classic Christmas movies such as "Home Alone" and "The Parent Trap" in an open-air cinema at Business Bay's new hangout Bay Avenue. Apart from free tickets, you also get FREE popcorn to enjoy your movie night.
Rock it out at The Music Room
When: December 23, 9:30pm
Where: The Music Room, The Majestic Hotel, Mankhool Road
Check Facebook for more infoWant to have a "Jingle Bell Rock"? There will be a pre-Christmas rock gig taking place at The Music Room on Friday with acts such as Bull Funk Zoo and Freeman's Pocket. Have a great time with cool music and rock the night away before Saturday's Christmas Eve festivities.
Master the art of making hot chocolate
When: December 24, 4-6pm
Where: Jones the Grocer, Al Manara
Check Facebook for more infoGot guests for Christmas and want to show them your kitchen skills? Why not treat them to your newly-acquired hot-chocolate-making skills you would learn at this event? You will learn how to make the best hot chocolate in Dubai. Masala hot chocolate anyone?
Experience Neverland in DUCTAC
When: December 20-27
Where: DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates
Tickets available hereFancy foiling Captain Hook's nefarious plans and helping Peter Pan and the Lost Boys win? Now you can at Ductac's pantomime presentation of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. Expect a unique take on the story complete with audience participation and comedy presented by some of Dubai's best talent.