Hey, fancy a trip to the Bay? You just may find ways to have the best sort of day…
Dubai Festival City Mall knows a thing or two about putting on a show. There’s a reason its middle name is ‘Festival’. It earned those rave-paint stripes. Take, for example, its popular multi-sensory, light and water, eye-twitching extravaganza, Imagine – the record breaking nightly free performance has now been running for the best part of a decade now.
And then there’s the seasonal fun of Festival Bay. Now into its fourth season, the event features a programme of thrilling alfresco engagements. Now up and running, its first wave of events sees back-to-back sets of climactic acrobatics and a bit of Beirut bar-inspired bopping.
What’s On now:
PLUMA Circus Spectacular
Roll-up, roll-up Cirque du Liban has brought its big-top full of blinding talent back to the Bay, this time with a show entitled A world where we all fly. This family-friendly spectacular will run until December 30, and majors in the fine arts of aerial artistry, feats of daring-do, wild choreography and thrilling immersive effects.
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Helipad by Frozen Cherry
This Creek-view concept is a scintillating import from the home of sophisticated soiree-ing, Beirut. Helipad by Frozen Cherry has returned for another season of outdoor revelry, chic sundowners, and hectic, deck-trick DJ sets.
Sayf
Looking for late night raving options in Festival City? You’re in Sayf hands… This hugely popular nightlife spot, also channelling spirit energy from the Lebanon, is back for another season of massive beats, and stage-view seats. Stay tuned for update on their Halloween Carnival special.
What’s On next
Bay by Social
Making its way Bay-side for an October 23 launch, this market/hawker style concept is a perennially popular feature of Festival Bay. The full line-up of live events, participating dining partners and rotating themes is currently underwraps – but tradition has prepped us to be excited for Social interaction.
DXB Winter Festival
Taking place between December 1 and January 2027 – yes we’re officially talking about 2027 now apparently – Winter Festival is delivering a Santa-sack-full of Yuletide vibes straight to the humbugs. Expect classic Christmas market kiosks, holly jolly F&B options, liver performances, and the word on the street is that reverse-burglar Father Christmas will install one his global network of grottos there.
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