The best Christmas shows in Dubai are the Bolshoi Ballet's Nutcracker at Dubai Opera (December 4 to 6, 2026), Carols by Candlelight in the days before Christmas, the festive Nutcracker and ballerina shows at Burj Park, and carol concerts at Christ Church Jebel Ali.
The world's most famous ballet company in its Christmas classic.
The Bolshoi Theatre's first official UAE tour ends with The Nutcracker at Dubai Opera from December 4 to 6, 2026.
Part of Dubai Opera's tenth-anniversary season.
Good to know: Book as soon as you can.
Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Carols with a full orchestra before Christmas.
Carols by Candlelight has been held at Expo City Dubai in recent years, with the Firdaus Orchestra and several shows a day before Christmas.
Check the 2026 dates.
Good to know: Earlier shows suit young children.
Expo City Dubai, Expo Road, Dubai, UAE
Free Nutcracker and ballerina shows under Burj Khalifa.
Burj Park's festive program usually includes Nutcracker-themed and ballerina performances and Santa meet-and-greets in the second half of December.
Free and family-friendly.
Good to know: Arrive early to stay on for the Dubai Fountain.
Burj Park, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Traditional carols and nine lessons.
Christ Church Jebel Ali holds carol services and Christmas services for Dubai's English-speaking community.
Check its calendar for 2026 times.
Good to know: Arrive early; services fill up.
Christ Church Jebel Ali, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai, UAE
The Bolshoi Ballet performs Yuri Grigorovich's Nutcracker at Dubai Opera from December 4 to 6, 2026.
Yes. Carols by Candlelight is held each December, and churches including Christ Church Jebel Ali hold carol services.
Burj Park's festive performances and church carol services are free; ballet and concerts are ticketed.
The Nutcracker, the Burj Park festive shows and Carols by Candlelight are all family-friendly.