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    UAE: Dubai, Sharjah residents gear up for the festive season with decorations, lights and shopping

    Residents will have their choice of destinations to bring on the festive cheer this year


    Published:  December 22, 2022 18:29 Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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    Christmas decorations at Dubai Mall in Dubai. 7th December 2022.
    Dubai: The first week of Christmas has seen the entire city light up for the festive season as residents gear up to celebrate Christmas, New Year's Eve and the winter season itself. [Pictured: Christmas decorations at Dubai Mall] Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Stores in Sahara Mall in Sharjah decoarted on the occasion of Christmas. 21st December 2022
    Stores in Sahara Mall in Sharjah were all decked up with Christmas trees and decorations for the holiday season. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    NAT CHRISTMAS UAE66-1671718596042
    DSF, the world’s longest-running festival, runs until January 29, 2023 is offering great bargains for your last-minute Christmas day shopping. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan
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    People enjoy the Christmas festivities, decorations and installations at the Wafi Mall.
    At Wafi Mall, staff were seen dressed as elves as part of celebrations with kids. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Expo City Christmas Tree
    The gigantic tree at the Expo City is a sight to behold, as it sits under the magnificent dome of the Al Wasl Plaza. Image Credit: WAFI
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    Christmas decorations at Wafi Mall in Dubai. 7th December 2022.
    After a few years of COVID rules, this festive season will see residents be able to celebrate like we did in the pre-pandemic days. With bright decorations, bazaars, night markets and special offerings, the season has something for every age and every interest. [Pictured: Christmas decorations at Wafi Mall, Dubai] Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Visitors enjoy the Christmas decoration and the make the most of festive discounts at the Mall of the Emirates on 8th December, 2022.
    Also part of the celebration is shopping and malls have been piling on the festive decorations with everything from 'snow' to leaping reindeers. This season will also see the Gitex Shopper event and the Dubai Shopping Festival. [Pictured: Mall of the Emirates] Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Visitors enjoy the Christmas decoration and the make the most of festive discounts at the Mall of the Emirates on 8th December, 2022.
    The best part of the festive activations are the gigantic, extravagant Christmas trees on display. These make for the perfect photo backdrops, and many of the events also have their own Santas ready for meet-and-greet sessions and photos. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Christmas decorations at Wafi Mall in Dubai. 7th December 2022.
    Whether you crave a let - see what we did there? - picture for your Insta frame or just a fun, evening out with family, there's something for everyone in Dubai. [Pictured: Christmas tree and decorations at the Wafi Mall] Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Christmas decorations at Dubai Mall in Dubai. 7th December 2022.
    People rush to get their last-minute shopping done at The Dubai Mall. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Visitors enjoy the Christmas decoration and the make the most of festive discounts at the Mall of the Emirates on 8th December, 2022.
    A little girl gets snapped in front of the giant Christmas tree at the Mall of the Emirates during her very merry outing. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Visitors enjoy the Christmas decoration and the make the most of festive discounts at the Mall of the Emirates on 8th December, 2022.
    There’s so much to do at this time of year – including all that shopping. Get the best deals in the UAE as the country really knows how to do festive. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    People enjoy the Christmas festivities and decoration at the Winter Garden at Al Habtoor City in Dubai on 8th December, 2022.
    Try one of these festive fairs for a whole lot of fun and more. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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