November 20, 2024
Dubai’s Winter Wonderland: Winter Garden at Al Habtoor Palace is Back
The Winter Garden at Al Habtoor Palace is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! From November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, this magical market is ready to fill your winter evenings with festive cheer, mouthwatering treats, family fun, and endless shopping opportunities. Whether you’re here for the food, the entertainment, or just the cozy vibes, Winter Garden promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for everyone.
What’s New This Year?
This year, the Winter Garden brings exciting new additions to its lineup. The highlight? A brand-new Souk concept by SAMSWEK Global. This market is the perfect spot to shop for unique gifts, artisanal finds, and even last-minute Christmas presents. Expect kiosks brimming with Refreshing fruit juices and ice slushies, Perfumes, oud, fine jewellery, customized clothing, Skincare essentials, fragrant candles, and much more. If you’re looking for a reason to treat yourself or tick off your holiday shopping list, this Souk has you covered.
Fun for the Little Ones
For kids, the Winter Garden is packed with exciting activities to keep them entertained. TAS Entertainment has created a dedicated play area featuring Carnival games, a Go-Kart track, a soft play zone, a little builder area, and a trampoline for high-flying fun. There’s an interactive mini zoo where kids can meet emus, goats, reptiles, and more for an unforgettable animal encounter.
Returning Favourites
Winter Garden veterans will be thrilled to see some of their favourite features back again this year, including:
Food Galore
For foodies, the Winter Garden is a paradise with up to 50 food kiosks offering an incredible variety of cuisines. From Hot Chocolate and Gelato Divino to Casa Pons and Mama Cita, the choices are endless. Sit at picnic-style tables under twinkling fairy lights and soak in the festive vibes.
Entertainment Extravaganza
Live music and performances are set to light up your evenings. Look forward to Retro 80s and 90s hits by Ekaterina, Romantic French jazz classics from Irina T, and Lively Latin rhythms courtesy of the Sunrise Duo. With performances happening every weekend, there’s always something to look forward to.
Creative Workshops
For those feeling crafty, there are workshops in perfume making, candle making, and soap making. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these sessions offer a chance to take home something handmade and special.
A Pet-Friendly Wonderland
Good news for pet lovers! The PetRepublic platform is making the Winter Garden pet-friendly, complete with festive pet parades and other fun activities for your furry friends. Whether you’re a proud pet parent or just love seeing adorable animals, this addition is sure to bring smiles all around.
Plan Your Visit
Here’s everything you need to know:
Dates: November 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
Timings: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM (weekdays) | 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (weekends)
Location: Winter Garden at Al Habtoor Palace, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Whether you are looking for festive family fun, delicious eats, or a place to unwind under fairy lights, the Winter Garden at Al Habtoor Palace is the perfect destination to soak up the holiday spirit. Make this festive wonderland part of your winter plans!
Fatema Mafdal
Writer