Some popular festivals in Dubai

Dubai, as it has today, has become the most sought after tourist place in the world. The famous and rich persons of the world prefer to go to Dubai for their vacations and holidays. There may be many reasons for it but the most preferred reason is that the people of Dubai are very friendly and lively people. 

They value relationships and are always in a festive moods. Due to this reason not only rich but the medium class persons can enjoy the holidays in Dubai. Festivities in Dubai can be seen everywhere and the visitors to Dubai should not miss some festivals in Dubai while they are in the city.

So, whether you are for a short trip to Dubai or are there for a long stay, it would be a great experience for you if you go and participate in some of the Dubai celebrations and festivals. You will cherish the memories of these celebrations throughout your life. 

The people of Dubai have now come to recognize the importance of their festivals and celebrations from the point of view of tourists. So, they also now organize events especially for the tourists. These events give a glimpse of the festivals in Dubai and have over the years become the attractions of the tourists. But most of these events are not free to enter. The entry fee ranges from AEC 35 to AED 80. Still there are some events which can be seen without paying an entry fee.

The most popular festival of Dubai from the tourist point of view is Dubai Shopping Festival. It is held every year for one month from January 28 to February 28. Though Dubai is an ideal place and a shopping paradise for shoppers and many prestigious shopping malls make your shopping a thing of joy but shopping in Dubai Shopping Festival is altogether a different experience. 

Here you will also find some of the best traditional Arab goods on display which you can buy at the best bargain rates. This festival is organized by Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) and it registers about 3.5 million visitors every year. So, if you love shopping you must visit this festival. 

If do not like shopping and love Golf then there is another event for you. Emirates Golf Corse is a very popular golf course in Dubai and it will be a great miss if some talking is done about golf in the city and the name of this golf course is not mentioned. If you a golf enthusiast you must have heard the name of this golf course. 

Yes, you are right. It is the same golf course that hosts the famous Dubai Desert Classic which is one of the most loved tournaments of the world. It has two other champion courses. One is Wadi Course and the other is Majlis Course. There is also a beautiful club house within the course to enjoy.

 Another most popular event held in Dubai is Dubai Rugby Sevens. These event is very popular among both the locals as well as foreigners.

But the best of the festivals in Dubai is the National Day Festival. It is held on December 2, every year and the tourists can participate in the festival along with the locals. It is the Independence day celebration of Dubai. On this day Dubai became independent from the colonial rule of the British.

  

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