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Diwali in Dubai: UAE residents celebrate festival with shopping spree

Fireworks, free markets, shopping gifts and raffles - lots to do for this Diwali in Dubai

Published: October 21, 2022 19:06 Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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Residents shopping for Diwal Celebrations at Diwali Bazaar at Burjuman Mall. — Diwali celebrations in Dubai are full of colour, lights, delicious food and shopping. The Indian festival known as Diwali or Deepavali takes its name from the rows of oil lamps, electric lights or paper lanterns that decorate the homes, offices and public spaces of those who celebrate the holiday. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Residents shopping for Diwali celebrations at Madhoor supermarket in Karama. — The ‘Diwali in Dubai’ calendar is packed with an array of fantastic offers, thrilling raffles, spectacular live entertainment, incredible fireworks and captivating events Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Residents buying — Shoppers could be in for a chance to win gold — or shopping vouchers to pick up some goods — with multiple Diwali raffles and competitions across Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Buildings lit up with colourful decorative lights for Diwali celebrations in Bur Dubai. — The most common signs of celebration in Dubai during Diwali are the brightly lit balconies of residents, that stay on for the days leading up to and after the festival. Pictured here: Buildings in Bur Dubai lit up with decorative lights Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Residents buying decorative lights for Diwali celebrations at Madhoor supermarket in Karama. — Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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