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December is one of the best months of the year when you can visit Dubai. The temperature is hot and warm but not scorching like it is during the summer months. Also, there are various festivals and events that are held during this time of the year. Thinking about visiting Dubai in December? Go for it! The Winter season is the ideal time when temperatures are bearable, shops are packed with discounted gifts, and winter events take place throughout the month so you can step into Christmas while catching some rays.
My reviewly.com will detail what to do in December in Dubai, offer tips for Christmas Day and recommend where to celebrate New Year’s Eve, 31st December, in style.
1: Madinat ul Dubai Market
Even though the UAE is an Islamic country, many tourists and residents celebrate Christmas in Dubai, and the holiday season kicks off at the start of December. Nearly every mall will have a giant Christmas tree with decorations, and Santa attends all of them to take photos with families. One of the most anticipated activities for Dubai in December is the Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market. This is the perfect time for you to dig out those matching Christmas sweaters and flex your carol-singing vocal cords. The market runs for only sixteen days every year, and visitors can enjoy live music, traditional food, and drinks. This is a family market, so there might not be any alcohol available at Ford Island where the festivities are. However, Madinat Jumeirah is an Arabian souk market that is attached to luxury hotels, like Mina Al Salam and Al Qasr. There are walkways connecting the souk to these hotels, and they have their own bars where you can pop in for a beer or two before returning to the main market.
2: La Mar Dubai
Another exciting choice for your Dubai trip and one of the best places to visit in Dubai is La Mer. La Mer is the ultimate beach and shopping destination that makes winter in Dubai feel more like spring break than hibernate. You can easily spend an entire day on this Dubai beach sipping on delicious drinks and taking part in water sports. Around the beach, you will find breezy beachside restaurants and graffiti-filled urban streets with art murals and boardwalks to explore. The street art murals and La Mer’s Brighton-style pastel-colored beach huts bring all the Instagram fans to the yard! Work on your pose and angles then tag La Mer Dubai for re-share. Even though La Mer is in the city center, it is a great place to get away from all the noise if you want a relaxing Dubai Christmas holiday. One of the best Dubai waterparks is in La Mer, called Laguna Waterpark. You can go jet skiing, flyboarding, wake surfing, paddle boarding, and so much more. Otherwise, you can hire inflatable folates and drift around to enjoy a lazy afternoon and get that holiday tan to give those Love Island stars a run for their money.
3: Burj Khalifa at the Top
Even though the weather in Dubai is heavenly at this time of year, it is only natural that you might want to do some indoor activities as well. After all, you cannot spend Xmas in Dubai without going to the tallest building in the world that the city is famous for. Otherwise, how will anyone believe that you have been to Dubai without a selfie inside the Burj? For the best Dubai tour of the Burj Khalifa, you should plan a few months in advance because the winter season is usually packed with tourists. You do not want to arrive at the lobby only to be told that there are no tickets available, and your only option is to see the Burj Khalifa from afar or on YouTube.
The main observation decks are on levels 124 and 125. From here, you will be approximately 450 meters above the ground, so this Dubai attraction is not for the faint-hearted and those who are afraid of heights. The observation decks are surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass, where you can enjoy a complete 360-degree view of the entire city. While taking photos and learning about the magnificent structure, you can also stop by for a luxury meal at the Atmosphere restaurant and bar.
4: Desert Safari
If you want those Aladdin fantasies to come true during the Dubai winter season, you cannot miss a trip to the desert to ride four-wheel drives on giant sand dunes. A trip to the desert is a huge part of Dubai’s culture, which is why all tourists are encouraged to spend a day. This trip is not a boring one, and you will be left with butterflies in your stomach after dune bashing, sandboarding, dune buggy rides, camel rides, and so many more thrilling activities. By booking tickets in advance, you can save a lot of money because the prices do increase during the winter months. You will not have to worry about transportation because a local driver will pick you up from anywhere in the city. The drive to the desert is approximately an hour, and all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the breath-taking views as you race up and down sand dunes on Land Cruisers or dune buggies like you’re in a Mad Max movie. Your driver will tell you all about the history of Dubai and answer any questions you may have.
5: Miracle Garden
If you love a colorful life and are not prone to allergies, a visit to Miracle Garden while in Dubai in December is a must. This gorgeous Dubai attraction is the largest natural flower garden, with over 50 million flowers and 200 million natural plants. This is a little further from the city center, but worth a visit if you want some breath-taking photos for social media. A ticket to the Miracle Garden is only $14 for adults and $10 for children and provides a lot of fun for the entire family. If you have always dreamed of being an Instagram influencer, this is the place to be for the best shots that you won’t even need filters for. The Miracle Garden is only open from November until May every year, so you should take advantage of the winter season to enjoy this stunningly unique display and extravagant outdoor tour in Dubai. Since the park covers over 72,000 square meters, it might take approximately two or three hours to cover the entire place, depending on how many times you stop for a selfie. The garden has already gotten four Guinness World Records just for being so incredible. These are not flowers in pots or vases, you will literally see an actual Emirates Airlines’ A380 plane covered in colorful flowers. There are many other sculptures and twinkling lights that enhance the experience if you want the most visual treat for Christmas in Dubai.
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