Dubai Shopping Festival 2026-27: dates and what to expect

What's On reports the Dubai Shopping Festival as running from 4 December 2026 until 17 January 2027, the 32nd edition. The announced elements are DSF X Hatta Wadi Hub, with culinary pop-ups, an outdoor cinema and free-to-attend family experiences, and DSF Nights with local live artists at Festival Bay.

A new beach canteen runs 10 to 27 December at sunset beach, an event called MOTB runs 8 to 24 January at d3, and DSF Auto Season concludes the festival. Mall retail promotions run citywide.

The page says fireworks and drone shows are yet to be confirmed, and it names no concerts beyond DSF Nights. It also does not name an organiser or give a website, only the Instagram account @dubaifestivals. If you are planning around a specific draw or show, wait for the official announcement.

The festival overlaps the DXB Winter Festival, Global Village, National Day on 2 and 3 December, and New Year's Eve. The final weekend coincides with the Dubai Marathon on 17 January, which affects roads in the city.