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Madinat Jumeirah’s Christmas Market 2023 / 2024
December 15, 2023 – January 7, 2024

One of the biggest Christmas markets in Dubai is Madinat Jumeirah’s Christmas Market. The Christmas market is spread over a whopping 1,750 square metres of the Souk Madinat Jumeirah market. Of course, there is a huge 36-foot Christmas tree with awesome Christmas decorations. The Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market will open from 15th December 2023 to 7th January 2024.
Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market
The Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market on Madinat Jumeirah Fort Island is spread across 1750 sqm of immersive family activities including our North Pole Train, a four-lane bungee and a Venetian carousel. Children will also have the chance to take Abra rides with Santa and decorate their own gingerbread house. Delicious festive food and drinks will be available while a live band plays seasonal favourites.
What is there to do at this Christmas market?
This large Christmas market has activities for young and old. From fun Christmas stalls for gifts and food and drinks to great attractions. Here are some of the activities available during the Christmas market:
- 36 ft Christmas tree
- Light & sound Christmas trees shows
- Mini train rides
- Bungee jumping
- Venetian carousel
- Festive decorated abra rides
- Gingerbread house
- Festive shopping
- Festive dining
- Live band entertainment
Opening hours Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market
The Christmas market can be visited from 15 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. Check out the opening hours below:
Christmas Market | Opening hours |
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Monday | from 3 p.m. to late |
Tuesday | from 3 p.m. to late |
Wednesday | from 3 p.m. to late |
Thursday | from 3 p.m. to late |
Friday | from noon till late |
Saturday | from noon till late |
Sunday | from noon till late |
Ticket price for this Christmas market
This amazing Christmas market is free to visit. However, activities require payment.
How to get to this Christmas Market
Hotel guests can access the festive market via Jumeirah Mina A’Salam. For external guests, access via Souk Madinat Jumeirah — parking is limited so arriving by taxi is highly recommended.