- Enjoy festive fireworks and Santa’s Toy Factory Parade with dancers, floats and holiday characters at RIVERLAND™ Dubai!
- Step into a world of holiday magic filled with lights, rides and entertainment at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai and enjoy heartwarming holiday performances.
- Head over to Real Madrid World and catch Santa show off his freestyle kicks on the field and witness festive acrobatic shows.
- A Winter Wonderland awaits at LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort with themed activities and festive dining options
- Experience the Festive Lu’Wow of the season with unforgettable festive celebrations at Lapita, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts!
Dubai, UAE, 09 December 2024: This holiday season, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts is bringing holiday cheer to life with festive celebrations across its world-class theme parks. From dazzling fireworks and holiday parades to themed experiences and thrilling rides, RIVERLAND™ Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai, and Real Madrid World offer something for everyone.
RIVERLAND™ Dubai
RIVERLAND™ Dubai comes alive with weekend fireworks throughout December. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Santa’s Toy Factory Parade will delight families with a captivating performance. The show features colorful floats, dancers dressed as elves, toy soldiers, and rag dolls, along with stilt walkers and a host of iconic holiday characters. It’s a spectacle designed to enchant guests of all ages, with surprises around every corner.
Enhancing the holiday magic even further, guests will be greeted by Christmas Stilt Walkers roving throughout RIVERLAND™ Dubai. Guests can meet and greet the Christmas Tree Stilt Walker and energetic Elf Jumping Stilt Walkers, providing a fun and interactive experience, perfect for photo opportunities and festive cheer.
RIVERLAND™ Dubai is the perfect destination for a festive family day out, offering a variety of holiday specials and themed dining experiences including 17 food trucks to suit every taste. The enchanting Riverland Boat experience adds an extra touch of magic to the visit. Guests can enjoy delicious Italian cuisine at Viva Ristorante, savor hearty American bites at Chickadees, indulge in Middle Eastern specialties at Al Mashowa, or indulge in traditional Irish dishes at The Keg.
MOTIONGATE™ Dubai
This festive season, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai invites guests to experience the magic of Hollywood Holidays starting from 11th December onwards. The park is transformed with stunning light displays, festive decorations, and an enchanting atmosphere, making it the ultimate holiday destination for families and holidaymakers alike.
A highlight of this year’s celebration is the North Pole Express, a one-of-a-kind immersive journey where guests travel through a whimsical winter world toward Santa’s Workshop. On this magical adventure, families will meet Santa and his cheerful team of elves, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
The celebration continues with a variety of heartwarming shows, including Santa’s Wish List at the Hollywood Theater. This vibrant musical features Santa’s helper spreading holiday cheer with catchy tunes and lively performances. Also, don’t miss King Julien’s Holiday Stomp and Smurfmas Storytime, energetic festive shows from the movie worlds you love.
Throughout the park, guests can enjoy festive street performances, such as Elf-a-palooza, Candy Cane Rhythm. The day’s celebrations culminate with the Hollywood Holidays Parade, featuring colorful floats, dancers, and holiday characters from beloved movies like Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, The Smurfs, and Hotel Transylvania. But that’s not all! At MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, visitors should be sure to stop by the giant Christmas tree. Adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, it’s the perfect spot for a holiday photo and a chance to fully embrace the magic of the season.
Real Madrid World
For football enthusiasts, Real Madrid World, the newest theme park destination in Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, has a lineup of unique experiences from 11th December to 12th January, 2025. Guests can enjoy an exclusive day pass with a complimentary meal at Hala Madrid Restaurant for just AED 295.
The park will be transformed with stunning Spanish-themed holiday decorations, creating a magical holiday ambiance that immerses visitors in the festive spirit. Guests can indulge in seasonal treats including churros and festive desserts while exploring everything Real Madrid World has to offer!
Entertainment highlights include the Santa Football Freestyler show, where football freestylers dressed as Santa Claus perform impressive tricks and engage with visitors along with a fun meet and greet, adding a playful holiday twist to the park’s vibrant atmosphere. The fusion of sports and holiday cheer makes for a one-of-a-kind experience. The Elf Freestyle Beat show will dazzle audiences with a breakdancing performance by four elf dancers. Featuring four talented breakdancers and acrobats dressed as festive elves, the show is inspired by the rhythm and spirit of Hala Dubai, followed by a meet and greet to connect with the audience. Meanwhile, on the Unstoppable Stage, Goooooooal! Festive offers an interactive football freestyler show filled with Christmas costumes and holiday tunes.
Adding to the magic, the Madrid Navidad holiday acrobatic show will take place at the Cibeles Fountain complete with festive music and costumes, ensuring guests leave with unforgettable holiday memories. Santa will make daily appearances spreading joy to visitors of all ages, making the season truly special.
Fans can also shop for exclusive Real Madrid World hampers, participate in weekly festive giveaways on social media, with chances to win exclusive prizes like Real Madrid jerseys signed by players and free tickets to Real Madrid World!
LEGOLAND® Dubai
LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort transforms into a magical winter wonderland from 7th December 2024, to 7th January, 2025, offering an enchanting LEGO® Santa Sleepover at LEGOLAND Hotel alongside thrilling activities at the Theme Park, including LEGO Santa’s Toy Factory, LEGO Santa’s Joyous Workshop, and LEGO DUPLO® Christmas Tree Lighting and splash-tastic fun like Build-A-Sleigh Championship at the Water Park and so much more. Guests can savour Christmas Day dinner buffet and brunch at Bricks Family Restaurant as well as themed treats across the resort while shopping for exclusive festive retail offerings like holiday Minifigures and unique LEGO keepsakes. As the only destination in the Middle East where families can meet LEGO Santa, LEGOLAND Dubai Resort ensures unforgettable holiday memories for everyone.
Lapita, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Lapita, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts invites guests to celebrate the holiday season with a magical array of festive events, culinary delights, and heartwarming experiences. Beginning 6th December, Palama Lounge transforms into a winter wonderland, offering holiday treats like gingerbread houses, panettone, and rich loaf cakes alongside exclusive Christmas hampers perfect for gifting. On 7th December, the festivities officially kick off with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Palama Lounge & Terrace, featuring live carols, indulgent hot chocolate, and festive sweet treats. From 1st to 30th December, Hikina presents a special all-you-can-eat Asian roll and sushi experience, complemented by a festive family-style menu and refreshing Christmas Iced Tea, for AED 150 per person. Meanwhile, Ari Pool Bar sets the holiday mood with Sunset Sips and Tropical Vibes, offering beer buckets starting at AED 160 and mojitos from AED 39, against the stunning backdrop of shimmering poolside views.
For those seeking an extraordinary holiday escape, the Festive Lu’Wow Weekender from 24th to 26th December offers immersive family packages, starting at AED 1,499++ for King Rooms and AED 1,899++ for Family Suites. The experience includes a spectacular Christmas Day Brunch at Kalea Garden, featuring festive buffets, live entertainment, and a lineup of activities like kids’ eco-friendly workshops, snowman dance-offs, and live Christmas music at Palama Terrace. Christmas Eve promises magical moments with themed drinks, festive amenities, and a visit from Santa, while Kalea hosts a sumptuous dinner with packages starting at AED 200. On Christmas Day, guests can enjoy a lavish breakfast, engaging kids’ activities, poolside games, and live music, wrapping up the season with unforgettable memories of joy, laughter, and festive wonder.
Guests who prefer to simply enjoy the Christmas Day Brunch on 25th December can do so without a stay, with packages starting at AED 285 for soft beverages, AED 385 for house beverages, and AED 485 for sparkling options.
When: 11th December 2024 to 12th January 2025
Timing: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Sunday to Thursday) and 10:00am to 11:00pm (Friday and Saturday)
Activities:
Price: AED 30 per person online (redeemable on F&B) and AED 25 per person at the gate (non-redeemable on F&B)
Website: https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en/riverland
MOTIONGATE™ Dubai
When: 11th December 2024 to 8th January 2025
Timing: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Sunday to Thursday) and 11:00am to 9:00pm (Friday and Saturday)
Activities:
Price: AED 295 per person online and AED 330 per person at the gate
Website: https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en/motiongatetm-dubai/hollywood-holidays
Real Madrid World
When: 11th December 2024 to 12th January 2025
Timing: 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Activities:
Price: AED 295 per person with a complimentary meal.
Website: https://www.realmadridworld.com/
LEGOLAND® Dubai
When: 7th December 2024 to 7th January 2025
Activities:
- LEGO® Santa Sleepover at LEGOLAND Hotel
- Thrilling activities at the Theme Park, including LEGO Santa’s Toy Factory, LEGO Santa’s Joyous Workshop
- LEGO DUPLO® Christmas Tree Lighting
- Build-A-Sleigh Championship at the Water Park
- Christmas Day dinner buffet and brunch at Bricks Family Restaurant
Website: https://www.legoland.com/dubai/
Lapita Hotel, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
When: 6th December onwards
Activities:
- Holiday treats at Palama Lounge serving up gingerbread houses, panettone and rich loaf cakes along with Christmas hampers.
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Palama Lounge & Terrace on 7th December featuring live carolers and festive sweet treats.
- All-You-Can-Eat Asian rolls and sushi at Hikina Restaurant from 1st to 30th December
- Sunset Sips and Tropical Vibes at Ari Pool Bar
Offer: Festive Lu’Wow Weekender
When: 24th to 26th December 2024
Activities:
- Christmas Day Brunch at Kalea Garden featuring festive buffets and live entertainment
- Kids activities including eco-friendly workshops, snowman dance-offs, poolside games and live Christmas music at Palama Terrace.
Price: AED 1,499++ for King Rooms and AED 1,899++ to upgrade to Family Suites
About Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, part of Dubai Holding Entertainment, is the largest theme park destination in the Middle East. The destination comprises of Real Madrid World, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGO® themed LEGOLAND® Hotel, LAPITA™ Hotel, Autograph Collection, RIVERLAND™ Dubai.
MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is the flagship theme park in Dubai Parks and Resorts and the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East. Discover the magic of Hollywood like never before and let us introduce you to four world-famous motion picture studios: Dreamworks Animation, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, and Smurfs. Based on blockbuster classics like Shrek, Smurfs, Ghostbusters, Madagascar, John Wick and more.
Real Madrid World (RMW) located at Dubai Parks and Resorts, is the newest theme park in Dubai with over 40 original Real Madrid-themed rides and attractions, world’s tallest amusement ride and dining venues dedicated to families, Real Madrid fans and theme park enthusiasts.
LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort offers guests an all-encompassing LEGO® adventure. LEGOLAND Theme Park offers unique and interactive experiences for families bringing the well-known LEGO® brick to life in a playful environment. LEGOLAND® Water Park is the region’s first water park catering to families with children aged 2-12 years old. LEGOLAND Hotel is a 250 LEGO® fully themed rooms that can accommodate a family of five, offering kids’ dedicated services and facilities.
LAPITA™, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, Autograph Collection, is a 5-star Polynesian-themed family hotel that is part of Marriott International, where guests can stay just steps away from the world-famous parks.
Neon Galaxy is a neon space themed playpark with ninja courses, slides, rope climbing, a wipe-out challenge ball pits and many space themed educational activities that will engage children’s learning while providing endless fun in a safe and stimulating environment.
RIVERLAND™ Dubai, the most instagrammable location in Dubai, is the hub that connects the entire destination with themed food and dining experiences taking visitors on a picturesque journey through The French Village, Boardwalk, India Gate, and The Peninsula, providing the perfect backdrop for friends and families to come together, for great restaurant dining, food and entertainment. Featuring the eco-friendly laser show with colourful lights and laser beams choreographed to the themed music, RIVERLAND™ Dubai continues to offer an array of exciting attractions including the newly launched Riverland Boat for dining on water, while a variety of new F&B trucks bring fresh culinary options to explore. Entry to RIVERLAND™ Dubai for just AED 30 per person online (redeemable on dining), and AED 25 per person at the gate (non-redeemable on dining). Entry is free for Annual Pass Holders and guests with a valid ticket to MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park, LEGOLAND Water Park, or Neon Galaxy. The destination is located on Sheikh Zayed Road Exit 5 in Dubai, 15 minutes from Dubai Marina, ideally located between both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi International Airports.
For more information, please visit https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en