The festive season has finally arrived and if you weren’t already well and truly in the mood then Expo 2020 has you covered. During, December the world’s biggest will be hosting a wonderful programme of Christmas-themed events and attractions.
There’s more: Throughout this month, you can take advantage of the Festive Passes on offer. For Dhs95 you’ll be able to see more of Expo 2020 for less this December.
The Honour Day of Poland
On Tuesday December 7, the Poland Pavilion will be hosting festivities in celebration of its National Day. There will be special appearances by top state officials from Poland and the UAE at the Al Wasl dome, along with a rendition of the Polish national anthem. In the evening, you can further immerse yourself in Polish culture with a live concert of Polish music.
To read more about Expo’s coolest pavilions click here.
Tue Dec 7, Poland Pavilion.
Spot Santa
Father Christmas is quite a fan of Dubai. Although he will be making appearances across the emirate throughout December, he will be swinging by the Finland Pavilion to represent his home country. The man in red will be at the Finland Pavilion daily from December 17 to December 22 from 11am to 8pm. Be sure to bring your letters to Santa and if you’ve been good this year, he may just agree to be in your selfie.
To read more about Santa Claus at the Finland Pavilion click here.
Dec 17-22, 11am-8pm. The Gorge, Finland Pavilion.
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Festive Films
There will be endless festive fun for all of the family this Christmas at Expo 2020. Nothing quite gets the season into full swing like those all-important holiday films. On the Jubilee stage there will be special screenings of Home Alone (December 23), Miracle on 34th Street (December 24) and Elf (December 25).
Al Wasl Plaza.
See Alica Keys live at Expo 2020
Alicia Keys will be performing at Expo 2020 as part of the Infinite Nights series. The one-night-only gig at Al Wasl Plaza will be one of the key highlights (geddit?) of Expo 2020. Her gig will mark her 20 years of chart-topping music and what’s more, she will be releasing a new double alum. Keys will be bringing some of her biggest hits to the stage such as “Empire State of Mind”, “Girl on Fire” and “If I Ain’t Got You”. Can’t make it? Not to worry. There will be a global livestream of the epic event on virtualexpodubai.com, so no one needs to miss out.
To read more about Alicia Keys at Expo click here.
Fri Dec 10. 10pm. Al Wasl Plaza.
Late Nights at Expo
Featuring over 100 mesmerising live performances, the Late Nights at Expo lineup showcases global music acts there will be both established and emerging artists from a diverse array of backgrounds and genres. Whether you’ve had the chance to explore Expo 2020 yet or not, the Late Nights at Expo event is a mesmerising addition to your diary this festive season.
For Time Out’s ultimate guide to Expo click here.
Various locations.
Christmas at Expo 2020
From December 20 to December 28, Expo 2020 will take Christmas to a whole new level. Combining both traditional and modern celebrations, the sitewide celebrations will well and truly immerse visitors in the festivities. The Al Wasl Plaza will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland, decked out in bedazzling adornments. Expect a unique Christmas-themed show each evening with carols, festive bites and a few surprises along the way.
For all of the best Christmas events, brunches and dinners in Dubai click here.
Sitewide.
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Prove yourself in the kitchen
If you want to raise your bread-making or baking game over the festive season at the Bread Ahead Bakery School at Expo 2020. Throughout December there will be a whole host of festive-themed workshops that will impart the baking skills required to wow your friends and loved ones. From mince pies to Christmas cookies and Yule logs, you’ll be baking up a storm in no time.
To read more about Dubai’s top bakeries click here.
Dhs350, Until Sat Jan 1, 2021. Mobility District, Expo Rd, Dubai expo2020dubai.com/en/plan-your-visit/where-to-eat/bread-ahead-bakery-school (0800 3976).
Feed the kids for free
Just as diverse as all of the different pavilions at Expo 2020 are the culinary offerings. With all there is to see at Expo, inevitably you are going to work up an appetite. If you have little ones in tow, you’ll be pleased to know that there are many venues where kids dine free at Expo2020. These include ADRIFT Burger Bar, Alif Café by Farm2Table, Scarpetta Mercato, Al Baik, Rising Flavours, BARON and many more.
To read more about the star chefs at Expo 2020 Dubai click here.
Various pavilions.
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