Diwali in Dubai - retail offers

With so many great promotions, activations and shows this year, Diwali has provided the perfect start to the festive season. Dubai is indeed a premier family and retail destination for all residents and tourists from across the world.

Good news is that many outstanding highlights are continuing in the post Diwali days and there's every reason why you must make the most of the ongoing attractions and offers in Dubai.

In association with Dubai Shopping Malls Group, visitors and residents will be in with a chance to Shop & Win gold worth Dh100,000 with the Golden Diwali Surprises. They can simply spend Dh200 at any participating mall to receive a digital raffle coupon to be entered into a draw.

Dubai isn’t known as the City of Gold for nothing, and this year the City of Gold Diwali Glow will see visitors and residents – who buy jewellery in more than 125 jewellery outlets – have the chance to win Dh150,000 in jewellery vouchers. There will also be a host of Golden Goodies on offer: free gifts upon selected purchases, as well as 50 per cent off on select jewellery purchases. The campaign takes place from Thursday, 21 October to Saturday, 6 November.

Visit www.dubaicityofgold.com for more information.

Festival Plaza in Jebel Ali is celebrating Diwali by giving shoppers the gift of choice. Visitors can get the “Festival City Malls Gift Card” for free when they download the Festival Rewards app. The offer runs from 16 October to Saturday, 13 November.

Dubai Festival City Mall will get into the Diwali spirit with a host of wonderful offers and a range of delicious food at Ripe By The Bay. This night market will offer everything from homegrown bites to handmade one-off accessories, art and clothing. Visitors to Dubai Festival City Mall will also get the chance to enter the draw and win a top-of-the-range Honda Accord EX Turbo 2021 when spending Dh300 or more! The festivities start on Thursday, 21 October and continue until Saturday, 13 November.

The Pointe on the Palm Jumeirah will mark this year’s Diwali festivities with an incredible performance by the world’s largest dancing fountain, The Palm Fountain. There will also be an array of restaurant deals, so foodies can sample some of the best local and international bites from Friday, 29 October to Saturday, 6 November.

Jumeirah Lakes Towers is offering visitors a one-stop-shop destination for those looking to celebrate, shop, and have a gala time this festive season. From festive clothes and jewellery to decor and gift hampers, Diwali Bazaar has everything shoppers are looking for and more. Visitors will also enjoy a ton of fun activities and delicious street food from the vibrant Indian restaurant, Khau Galli, which will take place on 22 and 23 October from 4pm till 10 pm.

City Centre Deira is going all out this Diwali – shoppers who spend Dh200 will have the chance to win a gold necklace from Jawhara, or 100,000 SHARE Points. The offer runs from Thursday, 28 October to Saturday, 6 November.

City Centre Al Shindagha will offer shoppers a chance to win a Citroen car as a grand prize. For a chance to win, shoppers have to spend Dh100 in stories or Dh200 in Carrefour.

For visitors and residents looking to explore delicious food this Diwali, they can simply log on to the Zomato app and discover a world of food promotions through the Zomato Diwali Collection. This curated list will feature the best in Indian cuisine, all at reduced prices.