Dubai has been in the limelight post-pandemic, where we have seen most of the influencers and celebrities leading their vacation with a luxurious lifestyle, fancy cuisines, and highlighting treats but apart from it, what else do you think adds charm and makes Dubai any time-touring destination?

Is it thrilling amusement parks or cultural highlights? Or its unique and well-carved infrastructure? The answer to the question is none of them but it’s the vibrant, well-crafted, and unique festivals that are organized with different concepts and themes throughout the year, visiting them can unwrap a perfect memory for you. Here are a few festivals that you can keep in mind while preparing an Itinerary for Dubai Tour Packages

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)

A prominent festival for all shopping adorers where one can explore tons of brands from all over the world and get the most branded products at discounted and lowest price points compared to other shopping malls in Dubai. This shopping extravaganza of the world is held generally in the first quarter of the year mostly from January to February.

First launched in 1996 and since then it has never been on the backseat, in fact, it has evolved with more charm and vibrancy over the years. During DSF shopping, the atmosphere of the entire city changes with a different array of events, promotions, and marketing campaigns with a diverse line-up of brands and events. But along with great discounts the festival offers a wide range of entertainment events, including live concerts, cultural performances, fireworks displays, fashion shows, and street performances which are crafted with vibrant lights and decorations creating a festive atmosphere.

Dubai food festival

Right after the shopping festival the festive atmosphere continues to grow with its food festival where they offer a wide range of cuisines from all over the world. The Dubai food festival is held during February and March spanning over several weeks, where every type of cuisine right from dining to street are represented from every corner of the globe is represented in a unique and vibrant manner, here one can also explore traditional highlighting cuisines of different Emirati region along with other international cuisines, moreover a perfect place to treat your taste buds and satisfy your cravings with best foods dishes.

Along with vibrant cuisines, one of the most highlighting factors of the entire festival is to witness how different cultures offering different flavors are perfectly blended in the same place. This festival also offers competitions such as ‘dine win’ where one can participate and win discount coupons and events such as concerts to keep their guests engaged throughout the festive night.

Dubai film festival

Just before the vacation season, Dubai organizes a mesmerizing film festival which laid its foundation in 2004 and since then it has never failed to entertain its guests with perfect content becoming one of the most prominent film festivals of the Middle-East creating a platform for regional and international filmmakers to showcase their work.

Dubai film festival mainly aims for the exchange of culture and nurture the growth of the film industry by bringing regional and international filmmakers to showcase their work. This festival generally takes place in March or December featuring a diverse selection of films from regional and international filmmakers to showcase their work along with it DIFF also hosts workshops, panel discussions, and master classes which are perfectly driven by industry experts and renowned filmmakers sharing their experience and insights.

Dubai International Motor Show

Dubai being a hotspot for showcasing luxurious automobiles is also renowned for hosting one of the prominent motor exhibitions in entire Asia which attracts car enthusiasts, industry professionals, and automotive manufacturers from around the world. This festival provides a perfectly gemmed platform for manufacturers to showcase the latest automotive trends, innovations, and technological advancements.

This motor show is home to every genre of car right from luxurious supercars and high-performance sports cars to practical family cars and cutting-edge electric vehicles along with accessories that might change the definition of the industry. Apart from an amazing line-up of vehicles it also hosts various engaging activities that can cater to guests of all ages along with a virtual driving experience. Moreover, a perfect event that is evolving at its best, attracting thousands of motor enthusiasts every year.

Dubai Summer Surprises

An annual shopping and entertainment extravaganza held mostly between June to August aiming to boost their tourism traditionally during the quieter summer season. During Dubai’s summer surprises, everyone including tourists and residents can enjoy a plethora of exciting promotions, discounts, and offers at almost every corner of the city creating a paradise for shopping adorers.

Apart from the shopping experience Dubai’s summer surprises are packed with family-friendly activities, entertainment events, and cultural experiences featuring live concerts with renowned artists, street performances, entertainment shows, and fireworks creating a complete festive vibe. To cater to families and children DSS has specially curated activities such as fun zones, amusement rides, and interactive workshops making it an ideal destination to create memories. 

Moreover, it plays a crucial role in supporting the city’s retail and tourism sectors during the summer months when temperatures are high, and tourist numbers tend to dip with its combination of fantastic shopping deals, cultural activities, and family-oriented events, Dubai Summer Surprises continues to be a major draw for visitors looking for an unforgettable summer experience in the vibrant city of Dubai.

The Last Words 

Listed above are just a few examples of festivals held in Dubai Because Dubai is well known for its vibrancy and diverse cultural scenes creating a perfect window for organizing more than 70 festivals throughout the year. A recent example of such an event was Dubai Expo 2020 which gained fame all over the world for its vibrant and unique celebrations which involved developing infrastructures that were only possible to draw on a piece of paper, which eventually entertained guests of all ages with its entertainment zones, art hubs, and perfectly served hospitality. So, what are you waiting for? Explore some of the best places to visit in Dubai and make the most of your holidays with Flamingo!