The festive tree stands at an impressive 39 meters in Dubai's Al Seef Creek. SUPPLIED

The tallest Christmas tree in the UAE and the Middle East stands tall in Dubai’s Al Seef area as part of the Al Seef Creek Festival offering extraordinary winter experiences to visitors. The festive tree stands at an impressive 39 meters. It is adorned with over 30,000 ornaments and illuminated by more than 6,800 LED lights. It lit up for the first time on Friday evening (December 22). Meanwhile, the world-renowned Anooki characters have returned to Al Seef amid their world tour. The larger-than-life inflatable installations have turned Al Seef into their own magical playground, hanging off its buildings and playing with its iconic architecture to bring joy to all who visit. Anooki The ongoing Al Seef Creek Festival offers cultural and educational activities, family entertainment, and exclusive dining and shopping offers. Visitors can enjoy live performances by talented artists and browse handicrafts, jewellery, fashion and homeware by homegrown artisans at an authentic Emirati souk and street market. Transforming Al Seef into a dazzling canvas of light and neon, discover brilliant messages of positivity and inspiration as part of Dubai Lights – from throughout Al Seef’s old-world architecture all the way to the abras on the creek. ICA/Expat Media
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