As the 29th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) unfolds from December 8 to January 14, the city transforms into a vibrant spectacle beyond retail, featuring pop-up markets, dining experiences, art installations, and more. 

Here’s a glimpse of the key free events and illuminating experiences awaiting visitors.

Illuminating Art Installations Capture the Essence of DSF:

Anooki, the Inflatable Ambassadors:

French designers Moetu Batlle and David Passegand bring the larger-than-life characters Anooki to Al Seef and d3. 

These inflatable ambassadors for the environment promise to captivate with their luminous presence.

Journey of Lights on Dubai Creek:

Approximately 40 traditional abra boats will undergo a neon transformation, lighting up Dubai Creek and creating a captivating spectacle as part of the DSF’s Journey of Lights.

World of Neon at the Gold Souk:

Explore the old Gold Souk adorned with neon signs, immersing visitors in a vibrant marketplace experience.

Walkable Lights at West Beach, Palm Jumeirah:

The West Beach will feature walkable scenes, including life-size installations inspired by the Amazon rainforest. 

Visitors can meander through intricate floral artwork and larger-than-life depictions of Amazonian parrots.

Drone Spectacle Takes DSF to New Heights:

Enchanting Drone Shows:

DSF organizers promise the “most sensational” drone show to date. Over 800 drones will illuminate the skies over Bluewaters twice every evening from December 10 to January 14. 

The mesmerizing displays will unfold narratives, including the significance of the Pearl in Dubai and the adventures of an Emirati space explorer entering a portal to the future.