DIWALI EVENTS IN THE UAE
At City Centre Deira, Diwali festivities will be in full swing until October 30, with dance and drum performances, a Bollywood Zumba workshop, an exciting rangoli digital experience, a henna artist, a rangoli artist as well as fabulous offers for shoppers and a photo opportunity. Customers spending Dh300 and above have a chance to win a gold coin worth more than Dh1,000 daily.
Celebrate Diwali at Dubai Festival City
Mall (bottom right) with great prizes, unmissable offers and wonderful entertainment. From October 14 to 28, shoppers spending Dh300 have a chance to be one of 10 lucky winners to win a gold bar weighing 50 grams. After a day of shopping, relax and catch the recordbreaking water and lights show IMAGINE, as well as the unmissable fireworks spectacle, both taking place on Oct 23 at Dubai Festival City Mall at 8:30PM.
Make this Diwali one to remember at
Festival Plaza Jebel Ali with Diwali in Dubai celebrations running daily until October 28. Festivities include a Rangoli competition with cash prizes of up to Dh3000, cultural performances every weekend from 6PM onwards, children's art and craft workshops from 12PM to 7PM on 22 and 23 October, a Diwali Bazaar running from until 23 October from 12PM to 10PM, Thursday to Sunday, with an amazing range of in-store offers.
Get ready for a grand spectacle at
Arabian Center, Dubai's community mall. This year, the mall adds a vibrant line-up of festivities, from 21st to the 23rd of October, with traditional Indian dance forms, Rangoli and loads of fun activities for children. Witness daily live dance parades, Kathak and Bhangra and Dhol performances on all three days. Shop for Dh200 or more, and get a chance to enter the raffle draw to win 24-carat gold coins worth Dh5000 each.
CONCERTS AND SHOWS
The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah (above) will celebrate this year's Diwali with a dazzling performance by the world's largest dancing fountain, The Palm Fountain. From 14 October to 28 October from 6PM to 10PM, every third performance by the fountain will be to the beat of a popular Hindi song, and visitors can dress up and head to the nearby eateries for delicious deals as they enjoy the show.
Musical Blockbusters in Dubai
One of South Asia's most acclaimed voices in Bollywood, Javed Ali (below left) will be performing his concert Salaam Dubai 2022 – The Middle East Premiere, on October 22 at 7.30PM at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena. Tickets start from Dh95.
Fans of South Indian music have the fantastic opportunity to join Devi Shri
Prasad live as he performs at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium from 8.30PM, on October 22. The music composer will be performing for the first time in Dubai with a talented group of artists, in three different languages, bringing the rich tradition of South Indian music to the Gulf. Tickets start at Dh65.
Join The Big Diwali Mela for a one of its kind, true Diwali Carnival experience.
Akasa Singh, the Indian actress and singer best-known for her songs ‘Naagin,' ‘Kheech Meri Photo,' and other artists, will be performing at an electrifying, free concert on October 22. The event also includes henna tattoos, rangoli making, kids activities, and a large variety of food kiosks with delectable Indian and international fare. Visitors also have the chance to win amazing prizes as well. Join the celebrations on 22 October, 4PM onwards, at The Square @ISD, Dubai Sports City.