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- The location has become part of regular Christmas week plans for families, couples, and groups seeking a festive night out along the creek.
- 30 pm each evening for a total of 38 nights, turning the mall’s waterfront promenade into a major festive gathering point.
- Christmas Day falls within the first program schedule, making the drone show a popular evening plan after festive lunches and gatherings.
Waterfront fireworks, DSF drone shows, and festive nights fill Dubai this Christmas
Christmas week in Dubai brings packed promenades, busy waterfronts, and nightly sky shows that anchor the city’s festive calendar. Fireworks and drone displays are scheduled throughout December and into January, giving residents and visitors several chances to plan evening outings tied to the holiday season. From Dubai Creek to JBR and Bluewaters, multiple locations host coordinated shows tied to Christmas celebrations and the ongoing Dubai Shopping Festival. Here is where the city’s festive sky programming takes place, with dates, times, and locations confirmed by Gulf News.
Nightly Fireworks at Marsa Boulevard by Dubai Creek
Marsa Boulevard hosts nightly fireworks throughout the Christmas period, with shows scheduled every evening at 8:30 pm until January 11, 2026. The pop up destination sits beside Dubai Creek, near Dubai Festival City, giving visitors a clear waterfront view during the displays.
The area features cafés and dining spots such as Trio, Somewhere, WatchHouse London, and Australian cookie brand Brooki. Many visitors plan dinner reservations around the fireworks timing, while others arrive specifically for the evening show. The location has become part of regular Christmas week plans for families, couples, and groups seeking a festive night out along the creek.
When: Daily at 8:30 pm until January 11, 2026
Where: Marsa Boulevard, Dubai Creek
Dubai Festival City Mall Hosts 38 Nights of Fireworks
Fireworks also take place nightly at Dubai Festival City Mall as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival calendar. The displays run at 8:30 pm each evening for a total of 38 nights, turning the mall’s waterfront promenade into a major festive gathering point.
The open-air setting allows large crowds to watch from dining terraces and public walkways. Families frequently schedule visits after shopping or dinner, while visitors staying nearby often walk down to the waterfront specifically for the show. The fireworks form one of the longest-running festive programs linked to the Christmas and DSF season.
When: Nightly at 8:30 pm for 38 days
Where: Dubai Festival City Mall waterfront
DSF Drone Shows at Bluewaters and JBR
The Dubai Shopping Festival drone shows return this season with 1,000 drones performing synchronized nightly displays. Shows run from December 6, 2025, until January 12, 2026, with two performances scheduled each night at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm.
The displays take place at Bluewaters Island and The Beach JBR, offering viewing areas near restaurants, beach promenades, and public spaces. Two separate programs run during the season. The first continues until December 26 and marks the 30th anniversary of the Dubai Shopping Festival. The second begins on December 27 and presents visuals inspired by Dubai landmarks and city themes.
Christmas Day falls within the first program schedule, making the drone show a popular evening plan after festive lunches and gatherings.
When: Nightly at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm started from December 6 to January 12
Where: Bluewaters Island and The Beach, JBR
With fireworks and drone shows scheduled nearly every night, Dubai’s Christmas calendar offers multiple options for festive evenings through late December and early January. Waterfront locations, shopping destinations, and beachside promenades continue to attract large crowds throughout the season. Whether planning a Christmas night out or a casual weekday visit, these sky shows remain central to Dubai’s holiday atmosphere.
