The city’s skyline will light up with an all-new edition of twice daily free-to-watch drone shows to celebrate DSF’s monumental 30th anniversary edition non-stop for 38 days from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025

Plus, groundbreaking pyro-drones will merge pyrotechnics with state-of-the-art drones and extraordinary skydiving stunts for special one-day-only performances on 13 December

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6 December 2024: Prepare for out-of-this-world visual sky spectacles as Dubai’s skies light up like never before! The iconic annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will return for its monumental 30th anniversary edition from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025 with out-of-this-world sensory immersion, cutting-edge technology, and innovative storytelling that pays tribute to three decades of welcoming the world to celebrate the very best the city has to offer. DSF will transform the city into the stage for the biggest, boldest, and most thrilling drone shows in the festival’s history. Awe-inspiring fleets of 1,000 drones will light up Dubai’s world-famous skyline with free-to-watch twice daily performances for 38 non-stop days, in addition to 150 pyro displays and skydiving stunts showcasing technology-driven entertainment like never before on 13 December. Viewers will have a unique opportunity to participate in this unforgettable experience from 6 to 12 December – with full details set to be shared in the coming weeks.

Presented by Emarat, DSF’s sensational drone shows will be hosted at Bluewaters Island and The Beach, JBR twice every day at 8pm and 10pm. The breathtaking visuals and intricate formations, displayed over the ocean and beach front, during the show’s first theme, from 6 to 26 December, will honour DSF’s remarkable legacy during its 30th season. The show takes viewers on a journey through three decades of unforgettable moments, iconic milestones, and the festival’s transformative impact on Dubai’s cultural and entertainment landscape. This theme will encompass a groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind opportunity for viewers to see their own personalised message brought to life through cutting-edge drone technology. More on this soon!

Adding to the epic anniversary celebrations, DSF’s dazzling pyro-drones show will merge pyrotechnics with state-of-the-art drone technology for two special one-day-only performances on 13 December. 150 pyro-drones will light up the skies at 8pm at 10pm, accompanied by jaw-dropping skydiving stunts, and a phenomenal fireworks finish. This groundbreaking showcase promises to redefine entertainment in Dubai and create memories to last a lifetime.

To help visitors navigate through the endless excitement of this year’s festival, the 30th edition saw the launch of the all-new digital DSF Map – an interactive online guide to explore all of the season’s iconic and only-in-Dubai experiences, festival favourites, ever-popular signature events, and brand-new additions waiting to be discovered across the city. The dynamic tool has been specially designed to help users plan a seamless DSF journey across the city with just the click of a button.

Dubai Shopping Festival is supported by Key Partner VISA Dubai Islamic Bank and Strategic Partners which include: Al Futtaim Malls (Dubai Festival City Mall & Festival Plaza), Al Zarooni Group (Mercato Shopping Mall), AW Rostamani Group, DHAM (Al Seef, Bluewaters, Ibn Battuta Mall, Nakheel Mall and The Outlet Village), Emirates Airline, ENOC, e&, Majid Al Futtaim (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira), Merex Investment (City Walk and The Beach, JBR), and talabat.

For more information, visit the Dubai Shopping Festival website and follow @DubaiFestivals on Instagram and TikTok.

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About Dubai Shopping Festival 2025:

This year, Dubai proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of its iconic annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025. The monumental 30th edition of DSF is the city’s most incredible, most memorable, and out-of-this-world celebration, with an action-packed calendar of 38 wonder-filled days brimming with non-stop, day-in-day-out moments for everyone, every day, in every corner of the city. This year’s not-to-be-missed season of DSF pays an epic tribute to three decades of welcoming the world to celebrate everything that makes Dubai extraordinary. DSF’s eagerly anticipated experiences bring together the very best that the city has to offer, including A-list stars, unique-to-Dubai attractions, exceptional hospitality, a thriving gastronomy scene, ever-popular outdoor pop-up community experiences, the biggest-ever shopping deals, and incredible chances to win life-changing prizes. Plus, some of the world’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations, as well as joyful festive experiences and free enchanting immersive displays of lights, fireworks, drones, and pyrotechnics, promise endless excitement for everyone – all set against the backdrop of the city’s perfect weather for the season.

About Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is responsible for developing Dubai’s retail and festival sectors and supporting the positioning of Dubai as a world-class tourism destination with year-round family entertainment, shopping and events.

For further information, please contact:

Dubai Economy and Tourism
mediarelations@dubaidet.ae
[+971] 600 55 5559