Dubai Shopping Festival 2026-27 runs 4 Dec to 17 Jan

The 32nd Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will run for 45 days, from 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, according to Arabian Business and TradeArabia. The festival is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, part of the Department of Economy and Tourism.

Key dates

Arabian Business reports that a free candlelight concert at Hatta Wadi Hub on 2 December will mark UAE National Day. The festival opens on 4 December with a performance by Rashid Al Majed at Coca-Cola Arena, followed by Steve Aoki at the same venue on 5 December. Tickets for Al Majed's show are expected to be sold through Platinumlist.

Nightly light show

From 5 December to 17 January, a DSF Light Show is due to run each evening between 7:30pm and 10:30pm along the stretch between The Beach, JBR and Bluewaters Island. It will include two drone shows, laser mapping, architectural projections and music. Individual show times have not yet been announced.

Returning and new features

TradeArabia lists returning highlights including DSF Nights, DSF x Hatta Wadi Hub, DSF Auto Season and the MOTB event, plus raffles, retail promotions and mall activations across the city. New this year is the first DSF edition of the Beach Canteen at Sunset Beach, which combines food, drink, live entertainment and workshops. TradeArabia said the previous edition drew millions of visitors, featured more than 100 events and awarded over AED 11 million in prizes.

What is still unconfirmed

As of the latest reports, ticket prices, booking dates, discount levels and individual retailer offers had not been announced. TradeArabia said the full programme would be revealed in the month after its report.

What it means for residents and visitors

Residents planning to attend concerts or shop during the festival should watch the official DSF website, mydsf.ae, for ticketing and programme updates before making plans.