Look: Spectacular fireworks display marks the opening of Dubai Shopping Festival

DSF, the world’s longest-running festival, runs until January 29, 2023.

Last updated: December 15, 2022 | 23:43

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The 28th Dubai Shopping Festival, the biggest and brightest edition of DSF, kicked off on Thursday, December 15, with life-changing raffles, incredible prizes, discounts and an array of family entertainment events and festivities.

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The world’s longest-running retail festival runs until January 29, 2023, across an action-packed 46-day calendar.

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The fireworks can be seen from multiple vantage points, as they will be organised in popular spots across Dubai, from Dubai Frame and Burj Al Arab to Al Seef and Dubai Festival City Mall.

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From December 16 until January 29, the much-loved DSF daily fireworks displays by the Al Zarooni group will provide pyrotechnic spectacles at 8:30pm or 9 pm.

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Shows run daily at different iconic spots across the city: Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR, Al Seef and Dubai Festival City Mall.

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The DSF Drone Show hosts two shows themed around DSF and the future of Dubai.

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Shows will take place twice daily throughout DSF at 7PM and 10PM at Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR.

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Extra special laser shows will run on December 23 and 24, January 13 and 14, and January 27 to 28 to accompany the visual spectacle.

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The action-packed 46-day festival will feature shopping, winning, entertainment, and gastronomic experiences at citywide locations, including malls, high street shops, community markets, and beachside destinations.

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The festival will see the world’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations, unique dining experiences, life-changing raffles, the best deals from homegrown and global brands, and live concerts by regional and international music icons.

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Tunes DXB, too, returns by popular demand, bringing ten days of celebration for music lovers with live performances with some of the region’s hottest and hippest emerging talents.

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Up to 90 per cent discount for the DSF final mega sale in select outlets, a 12-hour mega sale and special offers and discounts up to 75 per cent across thousands of retail outlets will also be part of the mega shopping festival.

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The DSF Daily Surprises are back with incredible deals from different brands each day of the festival, with deals revealed only 24 hours before they go live.

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The free-to-attend DSF Markets will bring outdoor and pop-up community shopping experiences at iconic locations across the city, including the Al Seef market at Dubai Creek and the DSF Market at Al Muraqqabat.

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The DSF Daily Surprises are back with incredible deals from different brands each day of the festival, with deals revealed only 24 hours before they go live.

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