Al Seef, the bustling waterfront destination by Meraas, is shimmering with colourful lights and snow-capped trees this festive season. Family and friends can get into the festive spirit with a range of activities as Yuletide magic comes to Dubai’s Old Town with Santa and his reindeer.

An icy Snow Park awaits families at the heritage area. Kids aged three years and above can make snow angels and throw themselves into epic snowball fights until 31 December.

Stroll along Al Seef’s bustling streets and visit the merrily decorated Festive Market that offers a range of festive delights, from handmade gifts and trinkets to delicious treats, until 31 December.

And that’s not all, folks. Until 25 December, youngsters hoping to make it onto the nice list this year can head down to the quaint arts and crafts station to make fluffy snowmen figurines and build Santa’s grotto in a tiny bottle using sand art.

And what’s a holiday without festive tunes? A DJ and a live band will entertain the crowds with seasonal hits on 19 and 20 December respectively, in addition to street musicians singing classic carols in the streets of Al Seef on both days.

Enjoy the winter season with kids’ stage shows based on favourite festive tales, and watch The Incredibles 2, Hotel Transylvania 3, Men in Black 3, and other popular flicks under the stars at the Family Movie Nights that will feature six movies every weekend until 26 December from 6 to 10pm.

Festive schedule:

Activity	Date	Day and Time
Snow Park	Until 31 Dec	Sun-Wed: 2-10pm Thu-Sat: 2-11pm
Festive Market	Until 31 Dec	Sun-Wed: Noon – 10pm Thu-Sat: Noon – midnight
Festive Arts and Crafts Station	Until 25 Dec	Sun-Wed: 4-10pm Thu-Sat: Noon – 10pm
Live DJ	19 Dec	5-10pm
Live Band	20 Dec	6-10pm
Street Musicians	19 and 20 Dec	7-10pm
Kids’ Stage Shows	19 and 21 Dec	4-10pm
Family Movie Nights	Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 26 Dec	6-10pm