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It's Diwali in Dubai, and everyone can enjoy the celebrations, fun, and festivities that mark the festival of lights. Visit shopping and entertainment hubs across the city to take advantage of the amazing offers, markets, entertainment, events, and activities for all ages to enjoy. Organized and presented by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Diwali in Dubai is a time for residents and visitors to celebrate this festive season. Spend Dh300 until 28 October at Dubai Festival City Mall and stand a chance to be one of 10 lucky shoppers who will take home a 50 grams gold bar. Or why not head down to Vibes by the Bay? This outdoor market features an array of food trucks, marketplaces, and seasonal sights, such as the Fontana Circus - the first traveling water circus in the Middle East. Make sure to make time for the record-breaking water and lights show IMAGINE, which has been specially choreographed to celebrate Diwali in Dubai, along with a breathtaking fireworks spectacle. Both events take place on 23 October at Dubai Festival City Mall. The show starts at 8:30 PM. Feel the full swing of the Diwali festivities at City Centre Deira, with dance and drum performances, a Bollywood Zumba workshop, a rangoli digital competition, a henna artist, a rangoli artist, as well as many exciting offers for all shoppers. Spend Dh300 and above to get the chance to win a gold coin worth more than Dh1,000 every day until 30 October. Get 50 percent off select diamond jewelry collections and 50 percent off making charges on select gold jewelry with Dubai Jewellery Group. Shop for gold, diamond, pearl, or precious jewelry for Dh500 at participating outlets to earn entry into an exciting raffle to win shopping vouchers worth Dh5,000 each. With Dh150,000 in jewelry vouchers to be given away to 30 lucky winners, this Diwali in Dubai is packed with amazing prizes. To find out more about the deals and participating stores, visit www.dubaicityofgold.com. Presented by Dubai Shopping Malls Group, gold enthusiasts have a fantastic opportunity to win this Diwali. Until 28 October, 20 lucky winners will take home 24-carat gold coins valued up to Dh100,000. Make purchases for Dh200 at Arabian Centre, Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai Outlet Mall, Al Quoz Mall, Central Mall, and Times Square Centre, Bay Avenue, Al Khail Gate, Al Bustan Centre to get a digital raffle ticket and win a gold coin worth Dh5000 for each winner. The final raffle draw will take place on 29 October. Idealz is bringing another fantastic raffle to town, with 100 winners getting cash prizes. Ninety-nine winners will get cash prizes worth Dh1,000, while one lucky winner will receive a grand prize of Dh100,000. Shoppers can participate till 24 November, with the raffle draw on 25 November. To participate, shoppers must purchase a Rosso set from Idealz worth Dh20. During the festival of lights this year, Expo City Dubai is making celebrations unforgettable with Al Wasl Dome, the largest 360-degree projection surface in the world, being lit up with a Diwali-inspired projection on 22 October and 23 October. Plus, there will be fun workshops and activities for children - the 'Tinkering Table' workshop, at Terra-The Sustainability Pavilion, on 22, 23, and 24 October, from 10 AM to 5 PM; and a Rangoli workshop at Alif-The Mobility Pavilion on 23 and 24 October, from 10 AM to 5 PM as well. Dubai residents and tourists can celebrate Diwali with delicious food and specially curated, Diwali-themed menus during the festival. At The Crossing, famous for authentic recipes from the Indian subcontinent, a tasting menu is available starting from Dh245 per person. From 14 to 28 October, guests can experience the legacy of the North-Indian 'Punjabi Dhaba' with delicious North-Indian food, live singers, and 'Bhangra' performances at Desi Dhaba at the Dubai Grand Hotel and Fortune Atrium Hotel. Plus, diners can participate in an exciting 'Bill Waapsi' contest where one lucky winner will get to win back their bill each night. For everything you need to know about festivities and celebrations this Diwali in Dubai - visit Visit Dubai and @CelebrateDubai and @StyledbyDubai on social media channels. PR/ Expat Media
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