New dates revealed for the 29th edition of Dubai shopping festival
- DSF unleashes its wonders and out of this world experiences on 8 December, 2023
- Sole DXB joins DSF line up for the first time as part of opening weekend celebrations.
Get ready for the highly anticipated return of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) – with organisers Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) confirming new dates for the 29th annual edition. Running from 8 December, 2023 to 14 January, 2024, DSF will deliver an exceptional season of bigger, better, and out of this world experiences and entertainment for everyone, in every corner of the city, throughout its awe inspiring 38 days of adventure and discovery.
Celebrate the upcoming edition of DSF with a diverse lineup of musical events that promise to be nothing short of epic. Among the highlights, eagerly anticipated events in the calendar include the popular lifestyle and street-culture festival Sole DXB, returning this year with a vibrant lineup of live performances to celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop – and now part of DSF for the first time. The festival features live music performances from international as well as regional musicians and speakers, basketball competitions, talks, exclusive shopping and a variety of art installations, with Sole DXB joining the opening celebrations from 8 to 10 December in Dubai Design District.
Prepare for much more entertainment throughout DSF, including Earthsoul Fest for the eco-conscious and uproarious comedy shows headlined by A-list comedians, plus an exciting roster of concerts featuring headline artists with more details yet to be unveiled.
Dubai Shopping Festival is supported by Key Sponsor Jumbo and Strategic Partners which include: Al Futtaim Malls (Dubai Festival City Mall & Festival Plaza), Al Seef, Al Zarooni Group (Mercato Shopping Mall), AW Rostamani Group, Bluewaters, Citywalk, Emirates Airline, Enoc, Etisalat by e&, Majid Al Futtaim (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira), Nakheel Malls (Ibn Battuta Mall, Dragon Mart 2, Palm West Beach, Nakheel Mall and The View), The Beach and The Outlet Village.
Experience exceptional entertainment and adventures for all, every day, in a city like no other, with the 29th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival. Running from 8 December 2023 to 14 January 2024, get set to see the city at its best during the most wonderful time of the year and enjoy Dubai’s perfect winter weather. Festivities and adventures are waiting to be discovered in every corner – from enchanting experiences to out of this world entertainment – each and every day, for 38 days. Catch unmissable concerts from headliner artists as well as the best in local talent, explore outdoor adventures and gastronomic experiences, and enjoy fabulous fireworks and life-changing raffles – a world of wonder and inspiration awaits. And of course, Dubai Shopping Festival promises the very best in retail experiences – with sales, discounts, pop-up markets featuring homegrown exclusives, high street favourites, the ultimate in luxury and a variety of retail offerings, with something for everyone.
To explore all that Dubai Shopping Festival has to offer, check out Visit Dubai and @CelebrateDubai, @discoverDubai and @StyledbyDubai on social media channels.
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is responsible for developing Dubai’s retail and festival sectors and supporting the positioning of Dubai as a world-class tourism destination with year-round family entertainment, shopping and events.
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) aims to support the government in increasing the emirate’s competitiveness in the global economy and tourism in order to support the positioning of Dubai as the world’s leading commercial center, investment hub and tourist destination. As part of this task, DET directs efforts to further develop Dubai’s diversified, innovative and service-based economy, to attract the world’s best specialists and accelerate productivity growth. In addition, DET supports the vision of Dubai as the world’s best city to live and work in, promoting it and an excellent quality of life. DET is responsible for planning, overseeing, developing and marketing Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. He is also responsible for licensing and classification of all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. DET’s portfolio includes: Dubai Tourism and Commercial Marketing Corporation, Dubai Festivals and Retail, Dubai Industry and Export, Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) and Dubai SME, as well as Dubai College of Tourism, Dubai Calendar and Dubai Business Events.
