Holi in Dubai 2022: Where to go to celebrate

It’ that time of festival again where colours are splashed at friends, feasts are laid out and music and dance is the call of the hour. This year COVID-19-induced restrictions have eased and finally residents can come out to play, so we rounded up some hot spots to spend a cool day on the Indian festival Holi.

Rang Barse 2022: Danube Group has slated a full day event celebrating the festival with music, food stall, fun activities for the family and steller performances all day long. Date and Time: Sunday, 20th March. Location: Creek Park Dubai's Beach Area. Costs : Starting Dhs 25/-.

Colour Fest 2022: Visitors can fill their day with colourful experiences and a ticketed live performance, music, dance and food, market place at the waterfront in Deira Islands. Date and Time : 19 March. From 10 am to 6 pm. Location: Souk Al Marfa is strategically located at Deira Islands. Costs: Tickets start from Dh 50/-.

Holi Hai: To enjoy a colour mela in Dubai which is open to all ages and nationalities, head to ZabeelPark this weekend. Date and Time : Sunday, 20th March . Gates open at 10:00am. Location: Zabeel Park, Gate No. 3 Mega Ball Arena. Cost: Entry fee: Between Dh 30/- to Dh 60/-.

MYGOVINDA’S Family Carnival: MyGovinda’s, known for its holistic, healthy vegan and vegetarian food in the UAE is all set to host Holi Family Carnival. The family-friendly event will witness live entertainment by leading Bollywood Singers and a special performance by dance troupe and dholis. Along with this, DJ will get the crowd grooving and the color splashing. Date and Date: 19 March, 10 am- 5 pm. Location: North Park Dubai Silicon Oasis. Costs: Entry Fee.

Color Beach Party: The Biggest Beach Holi Party comes to La Mer this Summer. Step out and soak yourself in a rainbow of positivity, music and décor this summer! La Mer, beachfront destination brings you 12 hours of non-stop music, splashes of color, dance, laughter, food and drinks promises to get you in the groove of the festivities. Date and Time: 20th of March, from 10 am to 10 pm. Location: La Mer North Beach. Costs: Tickets start from Dhs 99/- . Entry is free for children below 12 years.

Holi Sundowner Festival of Colors is back: Get ready to get drenched with vibrant colors, power-packed Bollywood, Commercial & EDM music, delicious food and more!!! And all this done under the open sunny skies!!!. It’s Just Colors, Music, Entertainments and You. Date and Time: 20th March, Gates open by 10:00 AM. Location: : JA Shooting club - Jebel Ali Dubai. Costs: Tickets start from Dh 120/-.

Colour Splash 2022: An hours drive from Dubai, witness the colourful event of the year in Ras Al Khaimah. From fantastic dining to the dancing beats of popular DJs, the promises to be one of the most uplifting and feel-good moments of the year for everyone. With a wide variety of mouth-watering Food, A Sheesha Lounge, a Color Market, a Kid’s play zone, and a beautiful beach locale the event has something for everyone. Date and Time: 9th of March from 10 am to 6 pm. Location: Color splash Beach zone, opposite the Marjan Corniche, Al Marjan.Costs: Dh 125 per person.