The best Christmas lights in Dubai are the towering Christmas tree at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates' giant illuminated star, the tree and light shows at the Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market, the lights of Global Village and the glowing sculptures of Dubai Garden Glow.
One of the city's tallest Christmas trees.
Dubai Mall puts up a towering Christmas tree each year, often lit at a ceremony in early December.
Pair it with the Dubai Fountain outside.
Good to know: Visit on a weekday evening to avoid the crowds.
1 Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
A giant hanging star and festive tree.
Mall of the Emirates decorates with a big Christmas tree and, recently, one of the largest indoor hanging illuminated stars.
Next door, Ski Dubai adds snow.
Good to know: Combine with Ski Dubai's festive activities.
Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE
A tall tree and light shows on Fort Island.
The Festive Market's tree, chalets and light and sound shows make Madinat Jumeirah one of Dubai's prettiest Christmas spots.
Burj Al Arab glows in the background.
Good to know: Go after sunset and take an abra ride.
Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, UAE
Pavilions and lights from around the world.
Global Village's pavilions and rides glow every evening through the winter season, with festive decorations in December.
Food from dozens of countries.
Good to know: Arrive at opening to beat the crowds.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
A park of glowing sculptures and light art.
Dubai Garden Glow fills a section of Zabeel Park with illuminated sculptures and installations each winter season.
Check the 2026–27 season dates.
Good to know: Go soon after opening when it's cooler and quieter.
Zabeel Park Gate 6, Dubai, UAE
Dubai Mall's tree is among the tallest in the city, and Mall of the Emirates, Madinat Jumeirah and the big hotels all compete with huge trees.
Not a dedicated one, but a night drive along Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown passes Burj Khalifa's light shows and festive hotel decorations.
Mall trees and the Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market are free. Global Village and Dubai Garden Glow charge entry.
Most go up in late November or early December and stay until early January.