The Festival of Lights "Diwali" at "Expo 2020 Dubai" .. events that reflect the cultural diversity of the city

Throughout the year, the Emirate of Dubai hosts many festivals and special events that contribute to strengthening its position as a preferred destination to visit. The Festival of Lights “Diwali” is one of the festivals it organizes annually and reflects the cultural diversity in the city, which embraces more than 200 nationalities living in its land in harmony and safety.

Mohammed Firas Mahmoud Erekat, Director of the Commercial Registration Department for the Retail Sector at the Dubai Festivals and Retail Corporation, said that the Festival of Lights "Diwali" is part of Dubai's annual calendar for the retail sector, which includes many festivals, events and seasons that all contribute to revitalizing the markets and retail sector in the city.

He added that the celebrations of the Festival of Lights "Diwali" this year take on a special character as it coincides with the launch of the activities of "Expo 2020 Dubai" - the first of its kind in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia - where the festival turned into a huge celebration of music, lights and culture, in addition to that Contribute to the revitalization of the retail sector in Dubai through promotional offers offered by shopping centers and shops.

Regarding the festive atmosphere of the “Diwali” festival at “Expo 2020 Dubai”, Erekat said that the performing artists presented yesterday, Thursday, a classical group performance in the Indian pavilion, reflecting the spirit of the “Diwali” festival, followed by another performance of the “Kathak-Luk Chanda” dance.. A Bollywood singer also presented The famous Vipul Mehta presented a musical show that dazzled the audience in addition to an interactive “Swarangoli” musical show with LED lighting, which includes patterns of dazzling colors that spread the spirit of happiness, positivity and prosperity accompanied by the seven notes of “Sabtaswara” of classical Indian music.

Dubai residents and visitors can enjoy their time in the festival of lights “Diwali” this year and attend live concerts, comedy and entertainment shows, amazing fireworks, competitions, major discounts, offers on food and beverages and other accompanying events. Three days in “Expo 2020 Dubai” many unique shows that last for 12 minutes supported by a wonderful panel of exceptional light effects in “Al Wasl Plaza.” The “Dubai Millennium Theater” will also host “DHRUV”, the first Indian Sanskrit band today, Friday 5th, which presents A great show.

The Diwali celebration continues until tomorrow, Saturday, and includes a group of performances by classical instrument players from around the world at the Dubai Millennium Theater and the Jubilee Theatre, with a selection of musical works inspired by the festival’s atmosphere, with the participation of a number of famous and emerging artists.

The Festival of Lights "Diwali" is one of the most prominent events that support the retail sector, including malls and various markets in Dubai. While the city's residents and visitors will have the opportunity to shop and win golden prizes worth 100,000 dirhams during the "Diwali" golden surprises event, where they can spend 200 dirhams. At any of the participating malls to get a digital voucher to enter the raffle.

The “Diwali” event and the City of Gold offer Dubai residents and visitors who buy jewelry from more than 125 participating stores the opportunity to win gift vouchers to buy jewelry worth 150,000 dirhams, other prizes and shopping offers.

Diwali celebrations highlight Dubai as the preferred destination for dining experiences in the region, where restaurants in Dubai offer a unique set of special offers on this occasion.. Indian cuisine is one of the most important options in the city of Dubai, as it gives food lovers the opportunity to choose Among the many traditional delicacies such as "Lentil Dal Makani", "Crispy Pakora", "Spicy Mutton Vindaloo" or "Korma" in addition to many other varieties and various desserts.

Many Indian restaurants in Dubai offer special promotions during the Diwali festival. Dubai residents and visitors can also log on to the Zomato app and website to explore a variety of promotions through the Zomato Diwali Collection. This menu includes the best Indian food at great prices.

The Diwali festival includes many prizes and promotions offered by malls and shops to allow shoppers to purchase their needs as well as gifts they wish to present to their loved ones, especially during the festive season.

Festival Plaza in Jebel Ali celebrates the Festival of Lights by giving shoppers the gift of their choice. While Dubai Festival City Mall offers a range of exciting promotions to celebrate the festival, whether in stores or at the “Ripe by the Bay” evening market. Visitors to Dubai Festival City Mall will have a chance to enter a raffle to win a 2021 Honda Accord EX Turbo when spending 300 dirhams or more.

The Point on the Palm Jumeirah is also celebrating Diwali this year with a spectacular display of the Palm Fountain to the tunes of Bollywood music.. Ibn Battuta Mall also offers shoppers the chance to win the new GAC GS4 car, in addition to many offers and discounts on A distinguished group of decorations, furnishings, lighting solutions and other activities and events.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel will host the Rowaz Fashion Carnival on Diwali, with the participation of more than 60 exhibitors presenting a range of clothing, home accessories, jewelry and children's toys.

Diwali offers shoppers the opportunity to get the best products and special gifts - which include home décor, traditional Indian clothing, handicrafts, handbags, children's wear and jewellery - through a shopping trip to the "Damaka Diwali Grand Mela", which is attended by a huge group of exhibitors from India, Pakistan and UAE.