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There are so many things to do to coccupy your time, but it seems that many posters are not aware of them, so I am listing both forthcoming events and other things that are worth spending time doing.
Current & forthcoming
Peter Pan on Ice
On now until 19th December - The Arabian Centre, Mirdif
Laughter Factory
9th December - Zinc at Crown Plaza
10th December - Player's Lounge, Country Club Hotel
Dubai Ladies Masters (golf)
7th - 12th December - Emirates Golf Club
FIFA Club World Cup
9th - 19th December in Abu Dhabi
Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF)
9th - 16th December - assorted venues www.dubaifilmfest.com
Creamfields (dance music festival)
11th December - Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
ARTE Souk in Times Square mall
11th & 12th December - art & craft souq with handmade items (Xmas gifts?)
Teddy Bears Picnic
12th December - Time Out's 2nd annual picnic (for children) - Aviation Club
Dubai International Motor Show
16th - 20th December - Convention Centre
Backstreet Boys
17th December - The Palladium
The Proclaimers (Christmas Craic)
17th December - The Irish Village Changed to 19th December TBC
Outdoor Adventure Dubai
17th to 19th December - Exhibition Centre
Al Murray (pub landlord comedian)
19th December - The Madinat Arena
Barasti Xmas - live bands
24th December
Blackout feat. Armin von Buuren
31st December - World Trade centre
Cafe del Mar
31st December - iKandy
White Desert Party
31st December - Barasti
Rhianna
31st December - Emirates Palace
Tina Turner tribute act
31st December - Nelson's bar
Christmas events
Sleeping Beauty (pantomime) Madinat Theatre from 20th December to 3rd January
Meet Santa at Wafi Mall (considered the best - this year's theme is Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)
Festive stalls at Souk Madinat
Giant Gingerbread House at Mercato Mall
Irish Village Christmas tree lighting event (with mulled wine & mince pies) on Monday 7th December from 7.00pm
See Santa at Festval City
Look out for carol singing in the odd mall, at schools or places like The Lakes Club
Ongoing
A Big Bus tour (red route around old part of town)
The Dubai Museum (entry fee Dhs3)
A trip on an abra across the creek (Dhs 1)
Visit Dragonmart
Visit the Antiques Museum (no antiques & not a museum) and Falcon Gallery in Al Quoz
Go to some of the numerous (& free) art exhibitions across town
Captain Jack's boat trip from the Marina Walk
Take an early morning stroll along a public beach
Visit the musuem in the Gold & Diamond Park
Walk along the Creek in the evening - Deira or Bur Dubai side
Visit Santa in his grotto at Wafi Mall
Go to the Blue Souq in Sharjah
Take part in a quiz night in a pub/bar
Go on a desert safari
Take a guided tour around Jumeirah Mosque (Tuesday & Sunday mornings)
And many more....
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Current & forthcoming
Peter Pan on Ice
On now until 19th December - The Arabian Centre, Mirdif
Laughter Factory
9th December - Zinc at Crown Plaza
10th December - Player's Lounge, Country Club Hotel
Dubai Ladies Masters (golf)
7th - 12th December - Emirates Golf Club
FIFA Club World Cup
9th - 19th December in Abu Dhabi
Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF)
9th - 16th December - assorted venues www.dubaifilmfest.com
Creamfields (dance music festival)
11th December - Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
ARTE Souk in Times Square mall
11th & 12th December - art & craft souq with handmade items (Xmas gifts?)
Teddy Bears Picnic
12th December - Time Out's 2nd annual picnic (for children) - Aviation Club
Dubai International Motor Show
16th - 20th December - Convention Centre
Backstreet Boys
17th December - The Palladium
The Proclaimers (Christmas Craic)
17th December - The Irish Village Changed to 19th December TBC
Outdoor Adventure Dubai
17th to 19th December - Exhibition Centre
Al Murray (pub landlord comedian)
19th December - The Madinat Arena
Barasti Xmas - live bands
24th December
Blackout feat. Armin von Buuren
31st December - World Trade centre
Cafe del Mar
31st December - iKandy
White Desert Party
31st December - Barasti
Rhianna
31st December - Emirates Palace
Tina Turner tribute act
31st December - Nelson's bar
Christmas events
Sleeping Beauty (pantomime) Madinat Theatre from 20th December to 3rd January
Meet Santa at Wafi Mall (considered the best - this year's theme is Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)
Festive stalls at Souk Madinat
Giant Gingerbread House at Mercato Mall
Irish Village Christmas tree lighting event (with mulled wine & mince pies) on Monday 7th December from 7.00pm
See Santa at Festval City
Look out for carol singing in the odd mall, at schools or places like The Lakes Club
Ongoing
A Big Bus tour (red route around old part of town)
The Dubai Museum (entry fee Dhs3)
A trip on an abra across the creek (Dhs 1)
Visit Dragonmart
Visit the Antiques Museum (no antiques & not a museum) and Falcon Gallery in Al Quoz
Go to some of the numerous (& free) art exhibitions across town
Captain Jack's boat trip from the Marina Walk
Take an early morning stroll along a public beach
Visit the musuem in the Gold & Diamond Park
Walk along the Creek in the evening - Deira or Bur Dubai side
Visit Santa in his grotto at Wafi Mall
Go to the Blue Souq in Sharjah
Take part in a quiz night in a pub/bar
Go on a desert safari
Take a guided tour around Jumeirah Mosque (Tuesday & Sunday mornings)
And many more....
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