Mall of the Emirates has announced a programme of events designed to bring celebrations to residents and visitors throughout November and December.
The shopping mall is positioning itself as a location for all festive requirements, combining entertainment, shopping, charitable activities and dining options in one venue.
The Stollen Charity Cake Sale will take place on November 23 under the Fashion Dome from 10AM. The event returns this year through a partnership between Mall of the Emirates and Kempinski Hotel. Portions of a baked Stollen will be sold, with proceeds directed to charity.
Santa experiences at Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai will operate a Winter Wonderland from December 1 to 25, featuring Christmas trees, North Pole mail stations and meetings with Santa and his elves. Magic Planet is participating for the first time with Santa’s Magical Toy Workshop, which will include activities, colouring stations and appearances by mascots Zack and Zia.
A new addition to the programme is Sensory-Friendly Sessions, part of Majid Al Futtaim’s Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy. These sessions will offer reduced sound levels and trained staff to create an inclusive experience for visitors with additional needs.
Four package options are available at Ski Dubai:
Meet Santa packages start from AED160 per ticket, with early bird pricing at AED140. Early bookings made by November 30 receive a 20 per cent discount for visits between December 1 and 12. Sensory-Friendly Sessions will be held on December 15 at 6PM and 7PM.
Family Meets Santa packages cost from AED600 for four persons and provide a snow-based Christmas experience.
Meet Santa and Snow Park tickets are priced at AED305 and include unlimited snow park rides and attractions alongside the Santa meeting.
Meet Santa and Snow Fun packages cost AED345 and add unlimited snow park access with one chairlift ride and one Mountain Thriller ride.
Breakfast with Santa will operate from December 12 to 25 at North 28 at 8:00 AM daily. Tickets are priced at AED80 for children aged two and below, and AED160 for children aged two and above. Sensory-Friendly Sessions will take place on December 15 at 8:00 AM.
Theatre productions at new covent garden
New Covent Garden Theatre, located at Mall of the Emirates, will host two productions during the festive period.
Rapunzel and Her Holiday Wish will run from December 5 to 24. The pantomime is being presented by Lythgoe Family Productions in partnership with New Covent Garden and Live Nation Middle East. The production features music from Taylor Swift and Stevie Wonder, alongside dazzling sets and snow effects.
A Fairytale for Christmas will be staged from December 19 to 21. This performance draws from traditions of holiday storytelling and features costumes and staging to present established tales.
The Grotto experience
The Grotto Experience will operate from 6 to 25 December and offers families a journey through letter-writing stations, a Merry Mailroom and Santa’s Grotto. Children can write letters to Santa, have photographs taken with Santa and receive gifts. The experience includes meetings with characters and elves Flossy and Sparkle, who will present mini challenges and festive activities.
Whispering Winter Sessions are available for children with Special Educational Needs and those on the autistic spectrum, providing a calmer environment with reduced sound levels and limited visitor numbers.
Child tickets are priced at AED165 (plus VAT and fees), adult tickets at AED120 (plus VAT and fees), and carers receive free entry.
A Festive Wrapping Station has been established at THAT Concept Store. The service allows shoppers to have gifts purchased from any location within the mall wrapped in seasonal designs on site.
Further information and bookings for Ski Dubai experiences can be made through skidxb.com. Details for New Covent Garden Theatre productions are available at newcoventgardentheatre.com and platinumlist.net.
The Grotto Experience can be booked through thegrotto.me/moe.
