A white Christmas: Mall of the Emirates gets a festival holiday makeover - in pictures

Ski Dubai will host a Winter Wonderland while the mall will also have its first festival market

Visitors at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration at the Winter Wonderland in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Winter Wonderland will open to the public on 1st of December. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration at the Winter Wonderland in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Winter Wonderland will open to the public on 1st of December. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration around the Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration at the entrance of Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Artist singing Christmas songs at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration around the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors taking their photos at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration at the Winter Wonderland in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Winter Wonderland will open to the public on 1st of December. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration around the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration at the Winter Wonderland in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Winter Wonderland will open to the public on 1st of December. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration at the Winter Wonderland in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Winter Wonderland will open to the public on 1st of December. Pawan Singh / The National

Christmas decoration at the Winter Wonderland in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Winter Wonderland will open to the public on 1st of December. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. courtesy: Ski Dubai

Santa at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. courtesy: Ski Dubai

Visitors at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. courtesy: Ski Dubai

Visitors at the Winter Wonderland Festive Market at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. courtesy: Ski Dubai

Christmas may look and feel a little different this year but there’s still plenty of holiday cheer to go around. Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai are gearing up to host festival market and a Winter Wonderland that the whole family can enjoy.

For those who are dreaming of a white Christmas, head to Ski Dubai. Children can visit Santa’s Grotto and enjoy hot chocolate and a gift from Santa. The indoor ski attraction will be offering five packages that all include a meet and greet with Saint Nick.

There’s also the added option of a daycation package which includes access to the snow park as well as rides, chairlift and mountain thriller or packages with access to the Snow Cinemas to watch a holiday-themed film. Prices start at Dh125.

The Mall of the Emirates will also be hosting their first festive market which will be held in collaboration with The Ripe Market and runs until December 24. This festive market is made of 19 vendors with a rich range of festive food and beverage favourites and holiday-themed trinkets and gifts.

“This year, celebrating togetherness with family and friends is more important than ever. While things will be a little bit different, guests can rest assured that Majid Al Futtaim has put in place extensive measures to ensure that everyone can enjoy the holiday season in a safe and fun way,” said Maria Gedeon, marketing director at Majid Al Futtaim leisure, entertainment and cinemas.

“With an array of festive experiences, Ski Dubai’s Winter Wonderland is the perfect place to create lasting memories in a magical setting with loved ones.”