The sun glistens off the sea as people congregate in nothing but swimwear and Santa hats. The smell of suncream fills the air while music and the sound of cocktail shakers ring out. This is Christmas ...

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Filipinos living in Dubai often mark Christmas without relatives, who are back home in the Philippines. Many also work through the holiday but still manage to find joy and community. Like millions who ...

Tens of thousands of travellers hoping to fly though Dubai on their Christmas journeys face delays and missed connections after severe overnight thunderstorms. Emirates, the main airline at the Gulf ...

The festive season in Dubai is officially upon us, and what better way to embrace the spirit of the season than by attending one of the city’s stunning Christmas tree lighting ceremonies? Whether ...

Christmas is coming – and if you are in Dubai and looking for festive fun, look no further than Five Palm Jumeirah Dubai. Whatever you are after this Christmas – Five has you covered. Whether you want ...

We’ve officially entered the last month of the year, but there are still so many amazing things left to do — and they’re not all Christmas and New Year’s Eve related either. It’s time to fill up your ...

The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the big day and planning festive Christmas brunches in Dubai Whether you want a relaxed family lunch, a ...

DUBAI — A life-size electric Santa Claus sways his hips back and forth outside a grocery store on Rigga Street in Dubai. It's Christmastime across this desert metropolis. Shops, malls and hotel ...