The 31st edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is officially underway, kicking off a 38-day celebration of shopping, entertainment and citywide attractions running until January 11, 2026.
The opening weekend features major concerts, family entertainment and cutting-edge visual shows.
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, says this year’s edition reflects Dubai’s spirit of excellence and innovation, igniting a season of memorable experiences for residents and visitors.
Bollywood star Nora Fatehi will headline e& DSF Nights at Dubai Festival City Mall on December 6, with her signature high-energy performance followed by fireworks over Festival Bay.
The broader e& DSF Nights series will also offer interactive zones, waterfront attractions and free installations for all ages.
Beyond the city centre, DSF returns to Hatta Wadi Hub with outdoor candlelight concerts, the debut of Dinner in the Sky in the mountains, and the Roxy Dome Cinema experience.
This year’s festival also introduces a spectacular new Drone and Pyro Show featuring more than 1,000 drones set to a Dubai-inspired soundtrack by composer Hans Zimmer.
Two additional A-list concerts at Coca-Cola Arena and e& DSF Nights will also be announced soon.
For shoppers, DSF brings daily chances to win a brand-new Nissan and AED 100,000 every day through the DSF Mega Raffle, ending with a grand prize of AED 400,000 on the closing day.
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