Winter City in Dubai at Expo City
Winter City returns to the iconic dome of Al Wasl Plaza, transforming Expo City Dubai into a high-impact festive destination for December 2025. Anchored in timeless holiday traditions yet executed with modern scale and operational excellence, the plaza evolves into a glowing winterscape—rich in music, colour, snowfall, and immersive family entertainment.
Positioned as a single, consolidated festive ecosystem, Winter City delivers experiential value across entertainment, retail, F&B, and family engagement—making it one destination for every celebration.
The Winter City Experience
At the centre of the story is the Candy Cane Comet, streaking across the dome and symbolically powered by the belief and imagination of children—the Candy Cane Watchers. This narrative thread ties together the entire experience, reinforcing emotional engagement and repeat visitation.
Each evening culminates in a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, where one guest is selected to light the tree—an orchestrated moment of unity, tradition, and seasonal magic.
Ticket Price
Ticket prce for Winter City in Dubai at Expo City General admission at AED 50, doors open from 4 PM onwards till 2 AM on 1 Jan 2026.
What Your Winter City Ticket Includes
All core activations are bundled into the ticket, ensuring strong value realization:
- Winter City Passport (Info Booth)
- Marshmallow Snowman Workshop – Sugarplum Land
- Meet & Greet with Santa
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Snowfall Experience
- Reindeer Food Workshop – Reindeer Academy
- Paper Candy Cane Workshop – Toyland
- Write a Letter to Santa
- Reindeer Academy Games
- Elf on the Shelf Hunt
- Festive Movie Experience by Disney+ (Free)
Workshops operate on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Themed Lands & Key Activations
🎀 Sugarplum Land
- Hair braiding, nail polish, face painting
- Permanent jewellery & charm bar
- Slime & Haribo Marshmallow Snowman workshop
🧁 North Pole Bakery
- Make-your-own hot cocoa station
- Gingerbread cookie & house decorating
- Peppermint characters & festive treats
🧸 Toyland
- Black & Decker woodworking activity
- Decorate nutcrackers & snow globes
- DIY ornaments, caps & comet-watcher sunglasses
🦌 Reindeer Academy
- Egg & Spoon Race, Agility Course
- Reindeer Take-Off & Present Delivery Game
- Reindeer Food Workshop & themed face painting
✉️ Letters to Santa (Free)
Children can write and post letters in Santa’s special mailbox—an evergreen favourite.
Splash ‘n Party Zone
A high-energy play area where kids can zip, bounce, and play, reinforcing Winter City’s family-first positioning.
Festive Movie Experience by Disney+ (Free)
Two nightly screenings featuring beloved classics, including:
- Home Alone 1 & 2
- Frozen & Frozen 2
- The Santa Clause
- Miracle on 34th Street
- Encanto, Toy Story 4, Inside Out
- Beauty & the Beast (Live Action), Ratatouille
- The Muppet Christmas Carol, Night at the Museum and more
Weekend Roving Entertainment
- Candy Cane Stilts
- Sugar Beats
- Gingerbread Man
Retail & F&B
- Curated festive retail with handcrafted holiday finds
- Seasonal food & beverage offerings featuring warm winter bites and holiday favourites
Winter City Brunch at Philly Jawn
A premium festive dining extension designed for families and groups:
- Live turkey carving station
- Beef bacon–infused stuffing & roasted chestnuts
- Hot chocolate station with dark & milk chocolate, marshmallows, and toppings
Admission Notes
- Children 3 and below: Free
- POD + 1 caregiver: Free
Getting There
By Car
Drive via Expo Rd / E77. Follow Winter City signage to Sustainability Parking. GPS navigation recommended.
By Metro
Take the Red Line (MRed1) to EXPO Metro Station, followed by a 2-minute walk.
By Taxi / Ride-Hailing
Direct drop-off available at Expo City Dubai.
Strategic Takeaway
Winter City at Al Wasl Plaza blends heritage-led festive storytelling with contemporary event management, delivering a scalable, family-centric experience that maximizes dwell time, cross-category spend, and emotional resonance. It’s a best-in-class seasonal activation—executed with clarity, structure, and unmistakable holiday charm
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What is the best time to visit Dubai?
The ideal time to visit Dubai is between November and March, when the weather is pleasant and outdoor attractions and festivals are in full swing.
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Visa requirements depend on nationality. Many visitors qualify for visa-on-arrival, while others must apply online in advance.
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