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 runs from Friday 4 December to Sunday 27 December 2026. Entry is free and the market is open until late every day.

Planning your visit? These are the most-booked experiences to combine with the Christmas market:

Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market

The Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market on Madinat Jumeirah Fort Island is spread across 1750 sqm of immersive family activities including a mini North Pole Train, a four-lane bungee and a Venetian carousel. Children can also enjoy festive abra rides and decorate their own gingerbread house. A visit to Santa’s grotto is likely, but has not been officially confirmed yet for 2026. 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 Friday 4 December to Sunday 27 December 2026. Please note: the market closes on 27 December this year, so it is not open between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Check out the opening hours below:

Christmas Market	Opening hours
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.

Make a day of it: things to do near the Christmas market

The market opens at 3pm on weekdays and at noon at weekends, so most visitors combine it with something else. These are our favourite add-ons, all bookable online with mobile tickets.

See the Burj Al Arab from the water

The Burj Al Arab is right next to Madinat Jumeirah, and the most impressive view is from the sea. A 30-minute jet ski tour to the Burj Al Arab or a Yellow Boats speedboat ride from Dubai Marina (rated 4.9) fits easily into an afternoon before the market opens.

Real snow before Christmas: Ski Dubai

Want snow with your Christmas market? Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates is only a short taxi ride away. A Ski Dubai Snow Park ticket gets you into the indoor winter world, perfect for kids. Read more in our Ski Dubai Snow Park guide.

Family day out: Aquaventure World

Combining the market with a beach-and-waterpark day? Aquaventure World on Palm Jumeirah is the biggest waterpark in Dubai. Book the Aquaventure World day pass online, or check our Aquaventure guide first.

A festive night out: dinner cruise or show

Make it a special evening with a Lotus Megayacht dinner cruise in Dubai Marina or the Dubai Marina dinner cruise with live music. Prefer a show? La Perle by Dragone (rated 4.8) is the spectacular water show that families love during the holidays.

Hotels near the Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market

Around this Christmas market you can find great hotels. These hotels are not only perfect for visiting the Christmas market but from these hotels you can explore all of Dubai. Below is a map of the hotels. Check availability immediately and book your hotel easily. For more inspiration? Check out our Winter in Dubai hotel suggestions.

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