Dubai Shopping Festival will return from December 4, 2026, to January 17, 2027, with 45 days of shopping promotions, concerts and entertainment across the emirate.
The 32nd edition of the annual event will feature nightly drone and laser shows at JBR and Bluewaters, concerts by Rashid Al Majed and Steve Aoki, and a free outdoor performance in Hatta.
Organisers have confirmed the opening programme, although details of retail discounts, prize draws and participating promotions have yet to be announced.
The festival officially begins on Friday, December 4, with Rashid Al Majed performing at Coca-Cola Arena. Steve Aoki will perform at the same venue on Saturday, December 5.
Tickets for Rashid Al Majed’s concert are expected to become available through Platinumlist, while further details of Steve Aoki’s performance will be published through Coca-Cola Arena. Ticket prices and booking dates have not yet been confirmed.
The festival will continue until Sunday, January 17, 2027, with entertainment and retail events taking place across Dubai.
One of the main attractions will be the return of the DSF Light Show, running nightly from December 5 until January 17.
The waterfront between The Beach JBR and Bluewaters Island will host a programme combining drone performances, lasers, architectural light projections and music.
The entertainment programme will run from 7.30pm to 10.30pm each evening and will include two drone shows accompanied by music every night.
The display will also feature laser mapping on selected JBR towers, lighting installations along the beachfront and Bluewaters promenade, and a floating installation in the bay.
Visitors will be able to watch the shows from both The Beach JBR and Bluewaters Island.
Organisers have not yet announced the individual start times of the two nightly drone performances.
A free candlelight concert will take place at Hatta Wadi Hub on Wednesday, December 2, two days before Dubai Shopping Festival officially begins.
The outdoor event will mark Eid Al Etihad, the UAE’s National Day celebrations, with a Khaleeji-themed musical performance. The concert will take place against the backdrop of the Hatta mountains.
Alongside its entertainment programme, Dubai Shopping Festival will feature shopping promotions and prize-winning opportunities at participating malls and retail destinations.
However, organisers have not yet confirmed the scale of discounts, individual retailer offers or details of prize draws for the 2026–27 edition.
The festival is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
Its programme spans retail, entertainment and cultural activities across the city, with further announcements expected ahead of the December opening.
Visitors can check the official Dubai Shopping Festival website at www.mydsf.ae for updates on events, tickets and retail promotions.
