Dubai Shopping Festival Tour Packages 2023

Round up the family, crack open that wallet and book your tickets to the city of gold – that’s right, it’s the time of the year when all your retail dreams come true. The Dubai Shopping Festival for 2023 is just a few weeks away. Fireworks, concerts, prizes, raffles and all the shopping your heart (and arms) can handle.

If you’re new to this, let us guide you through this festival of dazzle and glamour with a short introduction to DSF.

Every year, Dubai plays host to the most anticipated shopping festival of the year. This month-long event, designed by the Dubai Festival and Retail Establishment, offers an incredible variety of discounts on different kinds of merchandise, features daily car raffles and special prizes like gold and cars. Family activities, live shows and a spectacular fireworks display round off this frenzied festival. It’s perfect for families, children, shopaholics, travellers, connoisseurs, collectors and even the window shoppers. Every year, thousands of tourists make their way to Dubai’s glimmering shores in the months of December and January to participate and partake of this festival’s offerings. It doesn’t matter where you stay, this festival is spread across the city. Here are some of the markets you can visit:

• Global Village
• Al Rigga Street
• Night Souk
• Dubai Mall
• Gold Souk
• Al Fahidi
• Promenade at Dubai Festival City
• DSF Desert Camp
• Al Seef Street
• Mall of the Emirates 

…and many more. 

Most Popular Dubai Shopping Festival Packages

So, what’s on your dream shopping list? Because chances are, you’ll find it at this festival.

Apparel: If you’re a fan of designer clothes, well look no further. This cave of wonders has everything from Christian Louboutin, Bebe, Burberry, Prada, Jack & Jones, Verri, Armani and more.

Gold: The city of gold can’t disappoint when it comes to gold, and it doesn’t. DSF offers you the chance to pick up intricate gold jewellery, contemporary pieces, grand traditional items and art. 

Perfumes and Cosmetics: Witness the glamour of this festival taken up a notch with some of the finest perfumes, cosmetics and beauty products on offer.

Home Décor: Feel like your home is missing something? Well, it’s probably waiting for you to buy it at DSF. A simple trip to Carpet Oasis will open up a shimmering ocean of colourful and beautiful carpets, available at 50 or 75 percent discounts.

Gadgets: Like a magnet, Dubai draws gadget freaks from across the world to its sleek shores. Apple, Bose, Sony, Acer, Fujistu…all the best brands and their best products are yours for the taking.

Spices and Dry Fruit: Flavour is king, and DSF gives you an opportunity to make it so. Every kind of spice, aromatic, dry fruit is available. Pick up rare flavours like black cardamom or a delicate saffron to spice up your table.
 

Leather: Always wanted a butter-soft leather jacket or a smart bag? Dubai is the place to be. DSF offers you great leather products from Prada, Condotti, Burberry or Sharief. 

Dubai’s Dazzle Doubled – Enjoying the Festival and the City

With the dazzle of the Dubai festival flashing in your mind, it’s hard to focus on anything else. That’s alright though. At Thomas Cook, we’ve got the rest of your trip covered. Don’t forget that aside from the festival, you’re in one of the most exciting cities in the world! Dubai Tourism offers plenty of chances to experience wonder outside of the festival as well. We’ve put together packages that combine the best things to do in Dubai and the festival. 

Tips:

• Download the official app for the festival – it keeps you updated on all things DSF, including exciting discounts and events
• Make an early start to shop at the festival. You never know, you might find the perfect product before anyone else does
• Research about what you want to buy and where you can buy it, that’ll eliminate a lot of time spent wandering about (although that’s never a bad thing)
• Get your costliest purchases out of the way first. It helps to structure your budget, so you can decide what you can use the rest of your money for
• Don’t hesitate to ask the locals about the best place to buy certain products. Many locals participate in the festival avidly and are quite willing to help
• Indulge. Really, these discounts are out of this world. Save in advance and then let the dirhams fly!

Amplify your shopping with the Thomas Cook discount card

We know that your shopping list is probably a mile long…how will you fit all of your purchases into your budget? Well, with a little help from Thomas Cook. Each of our packages are designed keeping DSF in mind. To add to the festive spirit, we’re giving each family a discount card, which will give you 15-25 percent discount on your retail purchases. (Note: this card is available for certain packages, do check the details before you book). 

Thomas Cook DSF Holiday Packages – Dubai Tour Packages

Simply Dubai (5 nights/6 days)

It’s simple - In between the frolic and fun of the festival, you need a break. So, opt for Simply Dubai – a holiday package that gives you nearly a week of the quintessential Dubai experience. Take city tours, visit iconic landmarks, dive into the discounts offered by one of the best malls in Dubai and enjoy the brightest city in the world. 

Dubai Fully Loaded - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Al Jadaf Area) (4 nights/6 days)

The exclusive package offers a seamless blend of iconic attractions and unforgettable adventures in Dubai, including a visit to the Burj Khalifa, Desert Safari, Half Day City Tour, and Dhow Cruise. Enjoy breathtaking views of the cityscape, thrilling landscapes, and hassle-free transfers on a seat-in-coach basis. The adventure is complemented by a delectable barbeque dinner and a sumptuous dinner. The package ensures a memorable adventure with every detail taken care of.

Dubai Getaway (5 nights/6 days)

Experience Dubai's iconic landmarks and culture on a half-day city tour, followed by a mesmerizing Fountain Show at Dubai Mall. Enjoy the day with a Dinner Dhow Cruise on Dubai Marina and a thrilling Desert Safari with a BBQ dinner under the starlit desert sky. Create lasting memories of Dubai's beauty and allure.

Dubai Fully Loaded - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Al Barsha Area) (5 nights/6 days)

For those travellers with energy to spare, we’ve got a holiday packed to the brim. Everything from a dinner Dhow cruise down Dubai creek to a city tour, to a shopping expedition to a desert safari. Can you keep up? You won’t regret it. 

Simply Dubai 6N Fully Loaded (5 nights/6 days)

A cruise over a glimmering creek, the awesome view of the city from Dubai Frame, at the top of the world in the Burj Khalifa, the bustle of Dubai’s grand malls, the rippling sands that flow past as you take the desert safari – these are just some of the impressions you’ll take with you from this jam-packed holiday. 

Magical Dubai With Abu Dhabi (5 nights/6 days)

A Marina Cruise, a Desert Safari, a city tour, The Bhurj Khalifa, the Dubai Aquarium and a visit to Abu Dhabi just add to the wonderful shopping and entertainment experiences you’ll have at Qasr-Al-Watan, Yas Island, Grand Mosque, and a comprehensive city tour. This is the triple treat of DSF, Dubai and Abu Dhabi all packed into one holiday!