I always look forward to the month-long Dubai Shopping Festival, not just for cheap, sale items but for the celebration at Al Seef Street along Dubai Creek. At 8:00 pm, every weekend, people gather in the sidewalk of Al Seef to witness a grand festival parade. It's my 4th year in Dubai and I have noticed how the parade gets more colorful and magnificent each year.
Have a look at the vibrant Dubai Shopping Festival Parade I witnessed this year.
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| colorful mascots and parade bands |
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| dancers in bright, flashy costumes |
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| Golden People in the City of Gold |
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| Whimsical and Vibrant! |
There's also a night market and a carnival at Al Seef Street, but because I had another enochlophobia attack (I hate crowded places), we didn't went to the bazaar area. It was too crowded, it was like I was smacked in the middle of a rock concert or something.
Anyway, if bazaars and parades are your thing, visit Al Seef street in Bur Dubai. Festivities starts at 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm every night; with fireworks at 8:30 pm on weekdays and the festival parade at 8:00 pm on weekends. You can also check out the other events line up this month at Dubai Shopping Festival's official website, click here.
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ReplyDeletenice colourful pics and wonderful blog. I am also here in Dubai.
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Hi Shafi! Thanks for dropping by. Sure. i'll visit your blog. :)
DeleteHay... we're missing a lot of fun. We can't even go out of Sharjah now. Hubby's drivers license has expired already :(
ReplyDeleteay, wrong timing naman Jhari! Your kids will love the parade and free shows at the mall sana!
DeleteLooks like fun! And so colorful too
ReplyDeleteyes Marie, it was so fun! Thanks for the visit! :)
DeleteJust for the shopping festival? Must have attracted several shoppers. Any good finds?
ReplyDeleteThat's indeed a colorful festival. We're celebrating ours also here in Cebu. :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a very festive event. Though I still think that festivals here in the Philippines are still the best and most fun in the world. :)
ReplyDeleteExciting parade! and they seem high-tech, too!
ReplyDeleteWish I could attend a parade as grand as this... I would love taking photos!
ReplyDeleteReminds me - I must get some new ski wear!
ReplyDeleteit is exciting to watch such grand parades. Here in the Philippines there are many parades in some provinces likethe latest one, The Sinulog. I hope I can witness such parades too.
ReplyDeleteI love parades! I admire the preparation every participant does and the presence of collaboration from everyone to make this a grand activity! :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to watch such grand and colorful parade. :)
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