Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) returns for its 32nd edition from 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, bringing 45 days of shopping offers, concerts, drone shows and citywide celebrations. The festival is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, with Commercial Bank of Dubai as key sponsor.
Opening concerts
- Rashid Al Majed – 4 December, Coca-Cola Arena (tickets via Platinumlist)
- Steve Aoki – 5 December, Coca-Cola Arena (details to be announced)
DSF Light Show
From 5 December to 17 January, the JBR and Bluewaters waterfront will host a nightly show from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, featuring two music-accompanied drone shows each evening, a laser performance and projections on the JBR towers.
Beyond the city
A pre-festival Eid Al Etihad candlelight concert will take place at DSF x Hatta Wadi Hub on 2 December, as the festival expands its activities to Hatta.
Shopping and prizes
Retail promotions will run at participating malls and destinations across the city, alongside raffles and prize draws. Full details of discounts and participating retailers will be announced before the festival begins.
For businesses
DSF is one of Dubai’s busiest retail and tourism periods. Retailers, restaurants and hotels can align offers and campaigns with the festival dates to reach residents and the large number of winter visitors.
Source: TradeArabia.
