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What To Know
- The drone show in Dubai launches tonight and will run every evening from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, turning Bluewaters Island and The Beach JBR into open-air viewing zones for one of the festival’s most exciting attractions.
- It creates a vibrant atmosphere that reflects the spirit of DSF, making it perfect for families, tourists and anyone looking for a memorable evening by the water.
- Festival HighlightThe drone show remains one of the most popular free events during the Dubai Shopping Festival, offering entertainment against the backdrop of the sea, JBR’s skyline and Bluewaters.
Introduction
The Dubai Shopping Festival drone show is back at JBR, bringing futuristic sky art to the city throughout the busy shopping season. The drone show in Dubai launches tonight and will run every evening from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, turning Bluewaters Island and The Beach JBR into open-air viewing zones for one of the festival’s most exciting attractions. More than 1,000 LED drones are programmed into dazzling formations, lighting patterns and colour sequences set to music, including dramatic drone-powered pyro-style effects.
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Two Shows Every Night
Audiences get a fresh experience each evening thanks to two different drone shows, scheduled at 8pm and 10pm. The first performance, titled Dubai City of Dreams, uses cinematic storytelling to showcase the city’s famous landmarks. Expect scenes inspired by Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and the Dubai skyline, all backed by sweeping Hans Zimmer tracks and other iconic music.
The second performance, Celebrations, delivers a high-energy display full of bright colours, festive imagery and complex formations synced with powerful soundscapes. It creates a vibrant atmosphere that reflects the spirit of DSF, making it perfect for families, tourists and anyone looking for a memorable evening by the water.
Upgraded Experience
This year’s DSF drone show comes with several upgrades. Software improvements allow faster drone movements, smoother choreography and brighter LEDs, creating sharper visuals across the night sky. New visual effects also give the illusion of fireworks and glowing ribbons, enhancing the experience without smoke or sound.
Festival Highlight
The drone show remains one of the most popular free events during the Dubai Shopping Festival, offering entertainment against the backdrop of the sea, JBR’s skyline and Bluewaters. With two shows a night for more than five weeks, there are plenty of chances to catch the display.
Details
Location: Bluewaters Island & The Beach JBR
Dates: 5 December 2025 – 11 January 2026
Showtimes: 8pm & 10pm daily
Cost: Free for all visitors
