Get ready to feel all the holiday vibes because Al Ghurair Centre is going full festive mode this December! The Deira mall is bringing the season to life with a whole month of magical moments, daily entertainment, and prizes that will seriously level up your winter. No matter if you’re here for the food, the family fun, or the chance to win big, this festive calendar has something for everyone. I have all the amazing details you want to know, so keep reading to find out more.
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Win Big With Flayva’s Festive Raffle
Flayva, the mall’s lively street food hall, is kicking off the celebrations with a grand prize that will make you want to dine there every day. Spend AED 50 or more, show your receipt at Customer Service, and you’re automatically in the draw to Drive into the New Year with a brand-new EXEED LX car. One receipt = one entry, and yes, more food = more chances! The raffle runs until 5 January, with one lucky winner announced on 9 January.
The Return Of The Giant Advent Calendar
One of the mall’s most-loved traditions is back. I’m talking about the life-size advent calendar! Spend AED 300 or more and you’ll get to unlock one of the giant doors between 5pm and 9pm, revealing amazing surprises from brands like adidas, Cinnabon, Yateem Optician, Wingstop, 1004 Gourmet and tons more. Daily prizes also include goodies from Bossini.X, Brands For Less, Kiko Milano, and Giordano.
Kids’ Letters To Santa (AKA The Cutest Part)
Little dreamers can write their very own letter to Santa until 23 December. All they need to do is list items worth at least AED 1,000 from the mall’s stores. Then on 24 December, two lucky children will have their wishes granted by Santa himself. It’s as magical as it sounds.
Meet Santa At The Grotto
From 16–25 December, Santa and his cheerful Elves will be waiting at the Grotto for meet-and-greets. Spend AED 50 or more to snap a festive photo and get a free goody bag. Plus, story time with Santa happens daily and everyone is welcome to join. No spending required.
Festive Workshops For Creative Kids
Over at Flayva, little crafters can dive into Christmas creativity at Santa’s kids workshop until 28 December, from 5pm to 9pm. With just a AED 50 spend at Flayva, kids can make their own Christmas stockings, ornaments, mini trees, and even DIY holiday wreaths. I mean talking about the perfect setup. Parents get to shop in peace while the kids stay busy and happy.
Carols, Parades & All the Festive Feels
To top it all off, the holiday entertainment lineup is packed! Every day from 16–25 December, a six-member local choir will perform Christmas carols at 6pm. Weekends are extra special with a fun parade featuring Lady Elf, Christmas Fairy, Ginger Cookie Maiden, and of course, Santa and his Elves. These cheerful characters will be spreading joy from 6 December to 29 December.
With so much happening all month long, Al Ghurair Centre is officially the place to make your Christmas feel extra special. Visit their website for more information!
