Delights of Dubai This Winter

Looking for a winter getaway... Why not head to the Middle East?

1. Dubai Nightlife

Midnight is the time when Dubai comes to life and the fun begins......

Dubai is full of nightclubs and discos. Mainly found in hotels due the alcohol serving prohibitions. You can find all sorts of nationality nightclubs such as German and English pubs to the popular Russian discos.

But, Interested in the real Arabic atmosphere then look for Diera. An outstanding nightclub offering: beautiful belly dancers from around the world.

 
2. Dubai Shopping Festival 2013

You've all must have heard of the popular Dubai Mall. One of the world’s largest shopping malls of the UAE. It’s part of 20-billion-dollar Burj Khalifa complex and having up 1,200 shops.

Dubai Shopping festival 2013 is the internationally known event and one of the biggest shopping experiences in the world. It’s a huge display of discounts, competitions and prizes.

Date: 3^rd January-3^rd February 2013.
Duration: 1 month 2 days
Audience: Family, General Public
Category: Festival, Shopping
Venue: Dubai Mall 
Visit Website: Dubai Events

3. Dubai International Jazz Festival 2013

Dubai Festival City features the spectacular live entertainment with the host of 27 international bands that will attract an enormous crowd of 46,000 fans in just 9 nights.

Rocking the city:

 

• The Script
• One Republic
• Deep Purple
• 3 Doors Down

Date: 14^th February-22^nd February 2013.                        

Further information can be found at Dubai Jazz Festival.

 

 









4. Omega Dubai Desert Classic 2013
 
Omega Dubai Desert classic attracts some of the biggest names in golf. Tiger Woods has featured 6 times since 2001 and won twice. This event is a PGA European Tour sanctioned event featuring $2.5million prize pool.

Date: Monday, 28^th January- Sunday, 3^rd February 2013.
Duration: 6 days
Audience: General Public
Category: Sports
Venue: Emirates Golf Club
Admission: AED 75- Practice day and challenge match, AED 175- Tournament day, AED 675-Season pass

5. Dubai Show jumping Championship 2013
 
The 3 day intense show jumping competition is the season’s biggest event which takes place at Emirates Equestrian Centre.

January 31^st is when Olympic medallists and the UAE’s brightest show jumping stars compete for the grand prize.
                                                              
Date: Thursday, 31^st January- Saturday, 2^nd February 2013
Duration: 3 days
Audience: Family, General public
Category: Entertainment, Sports
Venue: Emirates Equestrian Centre
Admission: Free Entry

 

 

 

6. Al Marmoum Camel Racing Season

 

Not to miss, the adrenaline pumping action as camels race off to the finish line in an exciting racing session.

 
Date: Sunday, 20^th January- 21^st January 2013
Duration: 2days
Audience: Family, General Public
Category: Sports
Venue: Al Marmoum Camel Racetrack, Dubai Al Ain Road
Admission: Free

7. Wild Wadi’s Swim Burj Al Arab

 
A thrilling swimming experience organised by Wild Wadi Waterpark. The swim will cover 1km distance circling around the most iconic landmarks in Dubai. This is a must for family fun and competitive swimmers.
 
Date: Friday, 1^st February 2013
Duration: 1 day
Audience: Family, Swimmers, General Public
Category: Family & Children, Sports
Venue: Wild Wadi Waterpark
Admission: Online registration- AED 275
Visit Website: Wild Wadi Swim

 

8. Emirates Classic Car Experience

For the classic car lovers, here is the perfect experience to witness Middle East’s premier showcase of classic cars. This is the 5^th Emirates Class Car Festival featuring classic automobiles and motorbikes. Emirates Classic Car Festival is organised by Emaar Properties and in association with Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE.

Date: Thursday, 7^th February-Saturday, 9^th February 2013

Duration: 3 days
Audience: Family, General Public
Category:  Entertainment, Exhibition
Venue: Emaar Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
Admission: Open to the Public
Visit Website: Emirates Classic Cars

9. Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2013

Who will win this year’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?

5^th Time Running…. Roger Federer?
 
Witness top international players taking part in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
 
Date: Monday, 18^th February- Saturday, 2^nd March 2013
Duration: 13 days
Audience: General Public
Category: Sports
Venue: The Aviation Club
Visit Website: Dubai Tennis Championships
 
The Dubai Women's Open takes place February 18th- 23rd, and the Dubai Men's Open takes place February 25th- March 2nd.

10. Dubai Desert Road Fun

 

A spectacular event for both the social and experienced runners. The Dubai Desert Road fun contains of 10km race for adults and children 14+. And a 3km race for junior runners with age categories from 6-18, alongside a 3km fun run.

So are you up for the challenge?
 

Date: Saturday, 23^rd February 2013

Duration: 1 day
Audience: Family, General Public
Category: Sports, Family & Children
Venue: The Sevens Stadium
Admission: Prices range AED 40-80 depending on the race.
Visit Website: Dubai Running