{"id":14250,"date":"2018-10-22T15:48:46","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T11:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=14250"},"modified":"2018-10-22T15:48:46","modified_gmt":"2018-10-22T11:48:46","slug":"al-seef-creek-festival-to-bring-carnival-celebrations-to-the-long-loved-creek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/al-seef-creek-festival-to-bring-carnival-celebrations-to-the-long-loved-creek\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Seef Creek Festival To Bring Carnival Celebrations To The Long-Loved Creek"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Al Seef, the creek waterfront destination by Meraas, is set to unveil its new seasonal programme, Al Seef Creek Festival, that will enable residents and visitors to experience a true carnival atmosphere along the much-loved Dubai Creek.<\/p>\n<p>The quaint hub alongside the picturesque Dubai Creek will wear a carnival vibe with its colourful festive d\u00e9cor, waterfront market, vibrant live music, funfair rides and games, popcorn and candy floss. Whether your favourite pastime involves shopping, dining, or spending quality time with your loved ones, Al Seef Creek Festival will have you covered.<\/p>\n<p>During the celebration, visitors can enjoy a brand-new shopping experience at the beautifully decorated Waterfront Market with its plethora of stalls selling home-grown products such as traditional handicrafts, home d\u00e9cor, souvenirs, accessories, and jewellery.<\/p>\n<p>The fun-packed family-friendly celebration will feature a variety of entertainment options, such as colourful rides and carnival games that offer you the chance to win soft toys and other adorable gifts. In addition, customers will receive complimentary carnival rides and games ticket for every AED100 spent on shopping or dining at Al Seef.<\/p>\n<p>Street musicians and magicians will entertain visitors with surprise acts across Al Seef\u2019s retail and dining outlets.<\/p>\n<p>Kids aged between 3 and 12 can enjoy all their favourite inflatables and games at the Soft Play Area.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s not enough excitement, from November the Farm Petting Zoo at the carnival will allow children and adults to interact with friendly animals, such as rabbits, lambs, hens, and camels. Kids can also enjoy a pony, camel, or donkey ride.<\/p>\n<p>All children\u2019s activities will take place under professional supervision to ensure the safety of the little visitors.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, every Thursday throughout the festival, the destination will host a complimentary kids\u2019 movie screening under the stars as part of the Thursday Outdoor Movie Night. The casual bean bags seating arrangement and snack carts serving ice cream and popcorn are sure to please all the young movie buffs.<\/p>\n<p>Friday Music Night will bring live performances of Arab and western music to Al Seef. As part of this activation, the destination is also set to hold a Battle of the Bands contest that will invite young amateur artists to compete for prizes.<\/p>\n<p>True to its promise of being an inclusive destination that offers something to engage all of its multicultural visitors, Al Seef will revamp its theme, decorations, and offerings to match the Indian festival of Diwali, UAE Flag Day, UAE National Day, Christmas, and New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the fun, games and shopping, Al Seef Creek Festival will provide the perfect opportunity to indulge in delicious treats overlooking the beautiful creek\u2013 and burn off those extra calories by walking around the destination\u2019s many attractions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids\u2019 Entertainment\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\"><strong>Activations <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"201\"><strong>Timing <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"201\"><strong>Location <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\">Funfair Rides<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">4pm to 12 midnight on weekends<\/p>\n<p>4pm to 10pm on weekdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Al Seef main events arena \u2013 modern area<\/p>\n<p>Al Seef Heritage events arena by Museum of Illusions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\">Funfair Games<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">4pm to 12 midnight on weekends<\/p>\n<p>4pm to 10pm on weekdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Al Seef main events arena \u2013 modern area<\/p>\n<p>Al Seef Heritage events arena by Museum of Illusions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\">Farm Petting Zoo<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">In November<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Heritage area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\">Soft Play Area<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">10am to 12 midnight on weekends<\/p>\n<p>10am to 10pm on weekdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Under Times of Arabia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Additional Entertainment\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\"><strong>Activations <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"201\"><strong>Timing <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"201\"><strong>Location <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\">Waterfront Market<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">4pm to 12 midnight on weekends<\/p>\n<p>4pm to 10pm on weekdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Across the asset waterfront walk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\">Thursday Outdoor Movie Night<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Starting November 7:30pm onwards<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Dhow Deck \u2013 Heritage area behind Afters Caf\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\">Friday Music Night<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Every Friday from 4pm to 12 midnight<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Modern Live bands \u2013 Al Seef main Events Arena<\/p>\n<p>Jalasat Khalijia \u2013 Heritage Museum of Illusions Stage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Roaming<\/strong> <strong>Entertainment\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\"><strong>Activations <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"201\"><strong>Timing <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"201\"><strong>Location <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\">Street Magicians<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Thursday to Saturday 4pm to 12 midnight<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Across the destination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"201\">Street Musicians<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Thursday to Saturday 4pm to 12 midnight<\/td>\n<td width=\"201\">Across the destination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Event:\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Al Seef Creek Festival<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>18 October to 31 December 2018<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mall timings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Al Seef<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Available<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14251\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/L-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"239\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Al Seef, the creek waterfront destination by Meraas, is set to unveil its new seasonal programme, Al Seef Creek Festival, that will enable residents and visitors to experience a true carnival atmosphere along the much-loved Dubai Creek. 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