DUBAI 8 November 2018: Diwali greetings were offered by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
In a tweet, Sheikh Mohammed said: “On behalf of the people of the UAE. I wish @narendramodi and all who are celebrating Diwali a happy and joyful festival. May the light of love and hope shine on us all.”
He further asked all residents to share pictures of their Diwali celebrations.
“I encourage you to share your pictures of Diwali celebrations in the United Arab Emirates! #UAEDiwali,” he added.
Diwali in Dubai
Dubai Mall celebrated Diwali with ‘Voyage’, a unique floating art installation and live Bollywood entertainment
Voyage features a fleet of 300 illuminated boats which creates a magical landscape on Burj Lake. On display until December 2nd, Voyage is created by the multi-disciplinary art & design studio Aether & Hemera and forms part of the Art Emaar initiative, which aims to bring art to the wider community.
The fleet of boats composes an organic matrix of lights that uses the water as a canvas for drawing ever-changing coloured lighting effects to create an imaginative and immersive magical landscape. Enjoyed from the mall’s Waterfront Promenade, guests can connect to the ‘Voyage WIFI’ and interact with this installation, changing patterns and colours to create an ever-changing landscape.
In addition, guests goy a sneak peek of the Jaan-e-Jigar, the spectacular Broadway-style Bollywood musical from Bollywood Parks Dubai with live shows on the Waterfront Promenade near Voyage.
The Dubai Fountains also has two exclusive shows for Diwali, choreographed to the Bollywood classic ‘Dhoom Taana’ from November 7th-11th at 2:00pm and 8:00pm daily.
Seef Fireworks
Al Seef on the Dubai Creek waterfront promenade is hosting a mega celebration of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights until November 10.
Video uploaded by Star 2 Sun on YouTube
The ten-day festivities that start on 1 November include live Bollywood and Bhangra performances on stage, a major firework display at the Dubai Creek on Diwali Day [November 7], a Guinness World Record attempt for the most number of people lighting up LED lights in a relay, as well as a display of super cars and marching bands performance by Dubai Police.
Diya Lighting Ceremony
Residents of Dubai were spectators to the first ever official display of Diwali diya lighting ceremony for families and fireworks at Dubai Creek at 8:30pm on Wednesday, 7 November.
Dubai Police will join in the festivities with a Marching Band performance, a Horse Parade, between 5 and 7pm from 8th – 10th November. Visitors will also have the opportunity to watch a display of Dubai Police Super Cars from 5pm to 11pm.
Video uploaded by DUBAI7 on YouTube
Guinness Attempt
An official attempt at Guinness World Record attempt challenge will be made on Saturday, 10 November 2018, at the heritage stage of Al Seef Dhow Deck for ‘the most number of people lighting LED lights in a relay’. Visitors to Al Seef can join families and students from different schools, as well as staff from Dubai Tourism, Dubai Police and the Consulate General of India in making the attempt, which will start at 5pm.
Families who visit Al Seef will have the opportunity to put up LED tea lights on a pre-prepared ‘diya’ (earthen lamp) pattern at Dubai Creek throughout the ten days of festivities. The destination will also host regular Diwali-themed onstage live performances such as Bollywood Bhangra and semi-classical dances from 5pm to 10pm on weekdays and 5pm to midnight on weekends during the period.
Diwali Market
Furthermore, there will be a Diwali Market open, where visitors can shop for unique handicrafts, silver wares, Diwali specific decorative items and colourful Indian outfits along with several Indian snacks and beverages.
Dates: 1 to 10 November 2018
Venue: Al Seef
Parking: Available
