Dubai Shopping Festival 2025: A Celebration of Shopping and Fun
Get ready for the 31st iteration of the renowned Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), which is scheduled to run from December 5, 2025, to January 11, 2026. This annual winter extravaganza transforms Dubai into an exciting hub for shopping, entertainment, and life-changing prizes. Attendees can anticipate daily car giveaways, hefty cash prizes, and mesmerizing performances from international artists.
A Season of Shopping and Entertainment
This year marks a significant milestone for the Dubai Shopping Festival, as it becomes the longest-running shopping festival in the world. DSF is expertly designed to combine unbeatable shopping opportunities with top-tier entertainment, aligning perfectly with Dubai’s vision of innovation in retail.
During this four-week event, shoppers will be treated to exclusive offers from over 800 renowned global and local brands. Expect irresistible discounts and a plethora of festive events aimed at captivating both long-time residents and visitors alike. Breathtaking celebrations, including live concerts featuring A-list artists, will make this festival highly anticipated.
As part of the excitement, the festival kicks off with spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations, dazzling nightly fireworks, and free-to-view drone shows illuminating the Dubai skyline. In addition, new pop-up markets will feature local crafts and unique finds, blending shopping with rich, memorable experiences for every visitor.
Return of the Mega Raffle: Daily Prizes and a Grand Finale
A standout feature of DSF is the Mega Raffle, which continues to be one of the main attractions. Shoppers will have countless chances to win luxurious prizes, including new Nissan vehicles and significant cash rewards. Each day, a fortunate ticket holder will receive a brand-new Nissan model, one of which could be a Pathfinder, X-Terra, X-Trail, Kicks, or Magnite, along with a cash prize of Dh100,000.
Tickets for the Mega Raffle are priced at Dh100 and can be obtained from various Tasjeel centres, ENOC service stations, ZOOM stores, and AutoPro outlets throughout Dubai. Every ticket not only enters the holder into the daily prize drawing but also into the grand finale. Participants remain eligible for the final drawing on January 11, 2026, where one winner will take home the grand prize of Dh400,000.
A Legacy of Excitement and Global Recognition
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), highlights the enduring appeal of DSF, especially its Mega Raffle. “The DSF Mega Raffle has become a hallmark of the Dubai Shopping Festival,” he states, expressing gratitude to partners who have helped elevate the festival to a global icon.
Under the guidance of DFRE, the festival reinforces Dubai’s status as a prime retail and tourism destination. It plays a crucial role in enriching the local economy while attracting families, shoppers, and entertainment enthusiasts from around the globe. For 38 days, the city will provide exclusive experiences at major shopping and leisure venues, seamlessly combining shopping, entertainment, and exciting prizes.
The 31st edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival exemplifies the festive spirit of the city, transforming every purchase and visit into a celebration filled with opportunities and joyous moments.
