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Discover Dubai's Festive Vibes: Drones, Traditions, and Christmas Magic this Season

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Episode  ·  2:51  ·  Dec 25, 2025

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Welcome to Things to Do in Dubai, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned festive adventurer, diving into the city's quirkiest vibes on this sparkling Christmas Day. Dubai's buzzing with holiday magic—sunny skies at a comfy 25°C, palm trees twinkling like they've joined the party, and that unbeatable multicultural cheer where everyone's swapping traditions from gingerbread to secret Santa surprises, as Arab News highlights the UAE's diverse Christmas spirit.Kick off with family fun at Expo City Dubai's Winter City from 4 PM, transforming the site into a snowy Christmas village packed with live shows, festive eats, and kiddo thrills. Culture lovers, catch Hatta Cultural Nights 5 starting at 4 PM, blending Emirati heritage dances and artisan demos for that authentic edge, straight from Dubai Culture's lineup. Shopaholics and sky-gazers, don't miss the final "Dubai, City of Dreams" DSF drone show at JBR and Bluewaters—1,000 LED drones with pyro effects syncing to Ain Dubai at 8 PM and 10 PM, Gulf News reports it's the last chance before tomorrow's switch-up. Art fans, dive into "Observers of Change: Art from the UAE" at Al Shindagha Museum from 10 AM, tracing five decades of Emirati creativity. Cap the night at BLU Dubai's Christmas Special, where the 32nd-floor club pulses with festive beats, star-powered vibes from past Kanye gigs, and non-stop energy.Local buzz: Dubai Shopping Festival rages on with mega sales and raffles till January 11, per Visit Dubai, while Dubai Culture just launched fresh Hatta nights and winter camps. Pro tip: Navigate like a local by hopping the free DSF shuttles to JBR—beats traffic and lands you beachside for drone oohs and aahs.Must-dos today? Burj Khalifa light show at dusk for that iconic glow-up, a hidden gem stroll through Madinat Jumeirah's Festive Market for Euro-style chalets and treats, or Kite Beach's Santa grotto and movie nights. Fun fact: Dubai's Christmas isn't just lights—it's a diversity fiesta where 12.6% Christians mix with global pals, unearthing ancient monasteries from 600 CE, as locals share per Arab News.Tomorrow? "Celebrations" drone spectacular launches, plus Expo's Winter Camp—tune in for the scoop!Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

2m 51s  ·  Dec 25, 2025

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