Get ready for spectacular Diwali 2023 celebrations in Dubai
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is almost upon us, and Dubai is prepped for big-time celebrations. With a whole host of events, exclusive deals and offers all in the pipeline, Diwali 2023 is set to be a very special one. Let’s take a look at all the upcoming Diwali celebrations in Dubai.
DIWALI 2023 DUBAI EVENTS
Diwali in Dubai falls on 12th November 2023. Here are our picks for the best Diwali events in Dubai that should not be missed!
City Centre Deira
City Centre Deira is all set to celebrate Diwali in style! You can find a special Diwali zone with an interactive digital Rangoli competition, kid-friendly arts and crafts activities and Instagrammable photo opportunities.
That’s not all! When you shop at City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif, you can get a chance to win big. Enter daily raffles to win an AED 1,000 gold coin by spending AED 300 or more at these malls. Visitors must use their SHARE app to scan the receipts and add their names for the draws.
- When: Till 12th November 2023
- Address: 8th Street, Port Saeed
- Contact: +971-800-226-255
DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY MALL
Recently opened at the Dubai Festival City Mall, The Bay by Social is ready to make your Diwali memorable. There will be many family-friendly entertainments, Rangoli contests and Diwali masterclasses and workshops at Dubai’s premier outdoor experiential food market.
Also, spend just AED 300 till 16th November at Dubai Festival City Mall to enter a draw and win up to 200 grams of gold. There will be two winners, each getting 100 grams.
- When: Till 16th November
- Address: Crescent Road – Dubai Festival City
- Contact: +971-800-332
BURJUMAN MALL
To amp up your Diwali celebration, head to Burjuman Mall. This year, the retail destination hosts Sone Ki Diwali, presented by Tanishq UAE.
Simply by spending AED 200 or more at BurJuman, customers can enter a digital raffle to win AED 100,000 worth of gold. Please note that this doesn’t include the hypermarket purchases.*
Enjoy a break from your Diwali shopping by taking pictures surrounded by lights and décor and attending various events across the mall.
- When: Till 12th November
- Address: BurJuman Centre
- Contact: +971-4-352-0222
COURTYARD PLAYHOUSE
Cheer for the heroes, boo the villains and enjoy love songs in Bollywood Improvised this Diwali! The Courtyard Playhouse will offer melodramatic tales of fame, riches, and serendipity in the greatest Bollywood narrative ever told, but with a twist. Bollywood Improvised is a story of star-crossed lovers, angry parents, estranged cousins, and evil siblings.
- When: 12th and 13th November
- Timing: 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Address: The Courtyard Building, Al Quoz 1
- Contact: +971-50-986-1760
DIWALI GOLD OFFERS IN DUBAI
THE GLOW WITH GOLD OFFER
The Dubai Jewellery Group will make your Diwali celebration in Dubai grand. Participate in an exciting raffle draw to win jewellery vouchers worth AED 150,000. Just scan the QR code that each jeweller has after buying worth AED 1,000 or more of gold, diamond, pearl, or valuable jewellery to enter the raffle draw.
Participating retailers include the following:
- Al Liali Jewellery
- Anaswara Jewellery
- Arab Narwatna Jewllery
- Azyad Gold and Diamonds
- Bafley Jewellery
- Beena Suru Jewellery
- Joylukkas
- Tanishq Global Retail
Also, take advantage of discounts of up to 50% on purchases of specific jewellery collections at partner retailers. Plus, customers will be given freebies, such as essential gold coins, making their Diwali even more memorable.
SHOP AND WIN GOLD
This Diwali, go shopping in Dubai and stand a chance to win 24-karat gold coins. The Dubai Shopping Malls Group will offer gold worth AED 100,000 to 20 winners. To participate in the digital raffle, visit any participating Dubai retail mall and spend at least AED 200.
These malls are participating in the contest: Al Ghurair Center, Dubai Festival Plaza, Silicon Central, Times Square Center, Arabian Center, Reef Mall, Al Khail Gate Mall, Bay Avenue Mall and Oasis Mall.
RESTAURANTS SERVING DIWALI SPECIALS IN DUBAI
PALM KITCHEN
The Palm Kitchen promises to spice up your palette and elevate your Diwali experience! At the restaurant located at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, indulge in a delicious Diwali dinner buffet featuring traditional and modern Indian cuisine. The offer is valid for one day – only on 12th November.
- Deal: Diwali Special Feast
- When: 12th November 2023
- Price: AED 215
- Address: East Crescent Road Palm – Jumeirah
- Contact: +971-4-275-4444
Emperor Lounge
The Emperor Lounge at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa will offer a taste of India to amp up your Diwali celebration in Dubai. Indulge in a Diwali-themed Afternoon Tea for just AED 225 (for two), coupled with the resort’s exclusive blend. Make sure you make reservations in advance.
- Deal: Diwali Special High Tea
- When: 10th to 12th November 2023
- Price: AED 225 for two
- Address: Palm Jumeirah
- Contact: +971-4-275-4444
YUMMY DOSA
Enjoy the special Fire Cracker Dosa at Yummy Dosa this Diwali for just AED 29! This explosive dosa is a flavour-packed blend of spicy Schezwan sauce, creamy cottage cheese, fresh veggies and tangy tomato sauce.
You can also enjoy other dishes on the menu, such as Pasta, Sizzlers and much more. Specialising in Mumbai-style street food and offering 99+ varieties of fusion dosa, this eatery is the place to satisfy all your cravings.
- Deal: Diwali Special Fire Cracker Dosa
- When: 11th to 20th November 2023
- Price: AED 29
- Address: Al Karama | Discovery Gardens
- Contact: Al Karama: +971-4-342-6332 | Discovery Gardens: +971-4-876-7982
DHABA LANE
Dhaba Lane, a typical dhaba in Dubai, provides a 5-course set menu as a delectable way to celebrate Diwali. The menu of one of the best Indian restaurants in Dubai includes soup, chaat, bread, rice, various appetisers and main dishes and a dessert.
Some menu highlights are Peri Peri Murgh Tikka, Badami Murgh Rassa soup, Banarasi Tamatar Ki Chaat and Peri Peri Broccoli Ke Kebab.
- Deal: Five-course Diwali Set Menu at Dhaba Lane
- When: 8th to 18th November
- Price: AED 69 per person
- Address: Al Karama | Al Garhoud | JLT | Al Nahda
- Contact: Al Karama: +971-4-358-3554, +971-5-696-24611 | Al Garhoud: +971-54-999-4252
PUNJAB GRILLS
Visit Punjab Grill this Diwali with your loved ones to savour the most delicious holiday food. The menu is available at Punjab Grill’s locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from 9th to 19th November.
Some standout items are the Fried Idli with Kundapur Paneer Bites, the Makkai Saag with Missi Roti, and the Butter Pav Bhaji with Masala Maska Bun. The desserts are a fusion of East and West, like Motichoor Ladoo Cheesecake and Kesar Peda Pavlova.
- What: Punjab Grill’s Diwali Menu is a Feast Fit for Royalty
- When: 9th to 19th November, 2023
- Timing: All-Day
- Price: Starting from AED 49
- Address: Lobby Level, Anantara Hotel, Business Bay
- Contact:+971-50-194-1107
AAMARA
Aamara is here to dazzle your taste during the Festival of Lights with an exceptional 10-course Diwali tasting menu. Enjoy delicious lamb, delicate butterfly prawns, and a sweet and creamy dulce panna cotta with the other mouthwatering dishes on the menu. Tucked away on Sheikh Zayed Road inside the Voco Dubai, Aamara provides a culinary adventure to its guests.
- Deal: Exclusive 10-Course Diwali Tasting Menu
- When: Till 16th November 2023
- Price: AED 185 per person
- Address: VOCO Dubai, Level 2, Sheikh Zayed Road
- Contact: +971-52-573-5723
FAQS ABOUT DIWALI CELEBRATION IN DUBAI
WHEN IS DIWALI THIS YEAR?
Diwali will fall on 12th November 2023 in Dubai.
ARE THERE ANY RETAIL OFFERS FOR DIWALI IN DUBAI?
Yes, there are quite a few places, such as Burjuman Mall, offering exclusive Diwali offers in Dubai this year.
And that’s all folks. We’ve rounded up all the happening Diwali events in Dubai 2023.
Are you planning to decorate your home for the festivities? Buy the best stuff from the famous Indian stores in Dubai, such as LuLu, Choithrams, West Zone and Al Adil Supermarket. You can find themed candles, Diwali diyas and other decorative items from these markets.