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    Diwali in Dubai: 5 ways to celebrate the 'festival of lights'

    From shopping and sweets to spa-cations and nature parks, enjoy this festive weekend

    Published:  November 09, 2023 18:38 Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager
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    Diwali in Dubai
    Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, and by Indian communities around the world. It is often referred to as the ‘Festival of Lights’ and the revelry lasts for over five days. This year, the main day of the festival will be on November 12. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    Diwali in Dubai
    Festival of lights: To get a true feel of how Dubai celebrates Diwali, you need to step out to appreciate how expats decorate their homes ahead of the festival. This is also a perfect time to enjoy the cooler weather, so head out with the family for some Indian food and snacks while enjoying the lights and decor. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Diwali Shopping in Dubai
    Shopping and gifting: Diwali is a time for giving and receiving gifts and UAE retailers have celebratory offers for shoppers. From jewellery and clothes to home décor and food, several brands and individual stores have announced offers. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    Sweets: What’s a Diwali party without Indian desserts? Make sure to hit your local sweets' store serving Indian delicacies like barfis and ladoos. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Spacation Gift Voucher: If you are looking for gift ideas for loved ones, how about a spacation voucher? Several hotels around the city are offering Diwali treats and we found staycations, spa offers and dining deals across the city that you could try. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Buying gold for Diwali: Dubai Jewellery Group has launched its highly anticipated Diwali campaign ‘Glow with Gold this Diwali’, in association with The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    Customers visiting the participating outlets will be greeted with complimentary gifts, can participate in raffle draws and get discounts on making charges and certain categories of jewellery purchases. Around 75 jewellery brands across Dubai are part of the campaign available until November 16. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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