Luxury Dubai Shopping Festival Package from India: Dates, Cost & Itinerary

A dubai shopping festival package from India costs approximately ₹1,40,000–₹2,80,000 per couple for 5–6 days, including flights, a 5-star stay, private transfers and mall-hopping days. The 32nd Dubai Shopping Festival runs from 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 — 45 days of citywide sales, concerts, fireworks and food events — and it is the smartest time of year to pair luxury shopping with a Dubai holiday.

Why the Dubai Shopping Festival Is Trending Right Now

The festival dates were announced in mid-October 2026, and Indian travellers are already booking December–January Dubai trips around them. Dubai remains one of the most-booked international destinations from India, and the winter season is its peak: perfect weather, the festival in full swing and New Year celebrations to close the trip. This year's new addition is the etisalat Beach Canteen at Sunset Beach (10–27 December), plus the returning DSF Nights at Festival Bay, DSF x Hatta Wadi Hub and the etisalat MOTB outdoor market at d3 (8–24 January). Read the official announcement coverage on What's On for the full programme.

Dubai Shopping Festival Package Cost from India (Per Couple, Approximate)

Package prices below are approximate per-couple bands for 5–6 days including flights from India, stays, private transfers and sightseeing, and they move with dates and hotel choice:

• Premium (5-star city hotel + DSF mall days): approximately ₹1,40,000–₹1,90,000 per couple
• Luxury (5-star Palm/downtown resort + private chauffeur + Burj Khalifa + desert safari): approximately ₹2,00,000–₹2,80,000 per couple

Shopping budgets sit on top of the package: DSF discounts run deep on fashion, electronics, gold and watches, and raffles add daily prize draws. Fix a shopping budget before you fly — DSF is designed to tempt you past it.

Best Time to Visit During the Festival

Early December brings the opening buzz and the Beach Canteen; late December adds Christmas markets and New Year fireworks; January brings the MOTB market and quieter malls with end-of-festival deals. For the best balance of events and prices, travel in the first two weeks of December or after 2 January.

Dubai Shopping Festival Itinerary: 5 Days

• Day 1, arrival: private transfer, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa At The Top at sunset, Festival Bay DSF Nights.
• Day 2, mall day: Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai, Gold Souq and spice souq in Deira, abra ride across the Creek.
• Day 3, beach & food: Sunset Beach and the etisalat Beach Canteen (10–27 December), JBR walk, dinner at a celebrity-chef restaurant.
• Day 4, desert & culture: morning Old Dubai (Al Fahidi, souqs), afternoon desert safari with dune dinner, or a Hatta day trip for DSF x Hatta Wadi Hub.
• Day 5, finale: last shopping at Dubai Hills Mall or City Walk, MOTB at d3 in January, private transfer home.

Visa for Indians: Dubai Visa Made Simple

Indian passport holders need a UAE tourist visa before travel, applied online with a passport, photo and confirmed bookings — and FlyingEasyGo handles the visa application process for customers end-to-end. Travellers with a valid US, UK or EU residence visa may also qualify for visa on arrival; check your eligibility before booking. If you are planning the year-end week specifically, our New Year in Dubai package guide covers fireworks-night planning.

Pro Tips for Indians Shopping DSF

Compare prices before you fly — DSF deals are real, but not everything is cheaper than India. Gold and watches reward homework; electronics prices move daily. Keep receipts for VAT refunds at the airport, carry a forex card with a healthy limit, and book Burj Khalifa and desert safari slots early — December weekends sell out. Pack one empty foldable bag: every DSF traveller needs it.

When is Dubai Shopping Festival 2026?

From 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 — the 32nd edition, running 45 days across malls, beaches and festival venues citywide.

How much does a Dubai Shopping Festival trip cost from India?

Approximately ₹1.4–2.8 lakh per couple for 5–6 days including flights and a 5-star stay, before personal shopping spend.

Which malls are best during DSF?

Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates for flagship sales, City Walk and Dubai Hills Mall for a calmer luxury experience, and the Gold Souq in Deira for jewellery.

Do Indians need a visa for Dubai?

Yes, a UAE tourist visa applied online before travel — FlyingEasyGo handles the application end-to-end. Some travellers with valid US, UK or EU residence visas may get visa on arrival.

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