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Glittering decorations in Global Village's Winter Wonderland

The Christmas tree at Dubai's Global Village was lit on Thursday. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National

The tree stands at 21m tall

And features decorations celebrating various cultures

The tree lighting attracted a festive crowd

Naturally, Father Christmas attended celebrations

A surprise flurry of snow

Performers paraded during the lighting ceremony

The grand arrival of Santa Claus

Glittering decorations in Global Village's Winter Wonderland

The Christmas tree at Dubai's Global Village was lit on Thursday. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National

The tree stands at 21m tall

And features decorations celebrating various cultures

The tree lighting attracted a festive crowd

Naturally, Father Christmas attended celebrations

A surprise flurry of snow

Performers paraded during the lighting ceremony

The grand arrival of Santa Claus

Glittering decorations in Global Village's Winter Wonderland

Global Village lights up Christmas tree - in pictures

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