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Christmas: Tree lighting event set for Wednesday
A Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place at Dubai Mall on Wednesday.
- Staff Report
- Published: 00:04 December 14, 2008
Dubai: A Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place at Dubai Mall on Wednesday.
The event, which will feature carol-singing by children from the Dubai Centre for Special Needs, begins at 10.30am in the mall's Star Atrium.
The spectacular 90-foot tree includes a 15 minute sound and light show every hour.
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