Dubai reveals Festival of Lights calendar to begin 25 October

Dubai is gearing up to dazzle this Festival of Lights with a packed programme of Diwali amusement and celebrations acceptable to unite each communities crossed the metropolis from 25th October to 7th November 2024. Residents and visitors should people their calendars for immersive taste experiences, comedy, philharmonic tributes, theatre productions, free-to-attend assemblage events, and overmuch more.

Specially curated by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the calendar of Diwali events volition immerse friends and families successful the tone of the season, bringing wonderment and joyousness to all.

A bid of fireworks displays volition airy up the nighttime skies this Diwali, celebrating the commencement of the festivities. Families and friends tin ticker fireworks astatine 2 of the city’s destinations: Al Seef connected 25th October and Global Village connected 25th-26th October and 1st-2nd November, each astatine 21:00.

A item of this year’s celebrations is Noor - Festival of Lights, hosted astatine Al Seef from 25th-27th October, produced by TeamWork Arts. The three-day taste just volition diagnostic lights, creator expressions, interactive experiences, and performances, each acceptable against Diwali décor and fireworks successful Al Seef’s manner destination. Activities see puppet processions, theatre shows, poesy recitations, philharmonic performances, stand-up comedy, coating and plan workshops, accepted Indian delicacies, and much crossed the 1.8-kilometre promenade. Visitors tin research Al Seef’s experiences, including a accepted souk and alleyways filled with restaurants, boutiques, and attractions.

Another taste lawsuit is Deepavali Utsav 2024, scheduled for 26th October astatine Etisalat Academy, Dubai. This solemnisation volition diagnostic Indian people creation performances and a funfair with games, rides, and activities for each ages. The lawsuit volition besides connection a assortment of Indian delicacies from nutrient stalls, ensuring a festive ambiance for all.

Global Village volition big a Diwali solemnisation from 28th October to 3rd November, featuring Rangoli creation painting, performances connected the Main Stage, and fireworks. The Festival of Lights Market, presented by India Pavilion, volition connection a Diwali buying experience. Dining options volition showcase Indian culinary delights, from accepted thoroughfare nutrient astatine the Indian Chaat Bazaar to eating astatine respective restaurants. Entry tickets are disposable via the Global Village mobile app, website, oregon on-site ticketing booths.

Deep Utsav 2024 connected 27th October astatine Glendale International School, Oud Metha, volition diagnostic amusement and activities for each ages and communities, with games, competitions, and kids' activities. The festival volition besides see unrecorded DJ performances, Dhol Tasha drummers, and creation performances. Guests tin bask nutrient and festive stalls offering treats and unsocial finds.

Shoppers tin bask a Diwali buying acquisition connected 26th October astatine the Diwali Fiesta Exhibition astatine Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers - Hotel & Residence, with festive wear, jewellery, accessories, location decor, skincare, and handicrafts.

Also connected 26th October, DoubleTree by Hilton M Square volition big the Diwali Edit - Fashion & Luxury Exhibition, featuring manner designers, jewellery designers, and location decor.

Fans of drama tin look guardant to Romesh Ranganathan’s instrumentality to Dubai this Diwali, with a caller amusement astatine Coca-Cola Arena connected 25th October. The UK stand-up comedian volition bring his wit and observational humour for 1 nighttime only.

Music lovers tin bask The Unforgettables, a tribute to the precocious Jagjit Singh, moving until 26th October astatine Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School. Tauseef Akhtar, a disciple trained by Jagjit Singh, volition execute the maestro’s top hits.

Theatre enthusiasts tin be Meera: Echoes of Love, a show blending dance, theatre, and euphony astatine Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park, connected 26th October. The accumulation features seventy section artists and celebrates the spot of women and emotions tied to love.

India’s theatre thriller Ashvin Gidwani's Barff volition beryllium performed astatine Zabeel Theatre connected 8th November. Written, directed, and performed by Saurabh Shukla, the play promises suspense and drama.

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