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Free family activities in Dubai to celebrate Chinese New Year



Free family activities in Dubai to celebrate Chinese New Year
Activities to run in Al Ghurair Center and venues

Chinese New Year, also referred to as the “Spring Festival”, varies from year to year. This year, China is celebrating the Year of the Dog on Friday February 16, and there are festivities taking place all over Dubai that you’ll want to check out.

You’ll get to explore China’s provinces through a full line-up of activities including workshops showcasing bottle-painting, face-painting and calligraphy, as well as enjoy live musicians performing authentic Chinese melodies.

A dedicated kids’ arts and crafts area give little ’uns the opportunity to explore China’s traditional arts with face-painting.
Usher in good fortune, health and happiness with the Chinese Lunar Year Festival from 31 January to 9 February 2019 at Al Ghurair Centre, the GCC’s first shopping centre. The most important celebration in the Chinese calendar will be marked with a host of cultural shows, parades, live music, and great food.


The Central Atrium, ground floor, will be the hub of festivities with a host of exciting activities lined up including traditional costume trial, caricature corner and chopstick games along with on-the-spot giveaways.

Apart from the activities, visitors will also experience an enchanting ambience and a true glimpse of the Chinese culture by watching the traditional Chinese performances including the umbrella, fan and dragon dances. While the traditional auspicious colours of red and gold along with old-fashioned Chinese architecture dominate the décor of the mall, visitors will also witness a spectacle of roaming acts.

In conjunction with the Chinese Lunar Year Festival, shoppers and guests can also enjoy sumptuous meals at any one of the 50 restaurants for a complete family getaway.



About Al Ghurair Centre
Al Ghurair Centre, part of Al Ghurair Investment LLC, is the first shopping Centre in the GCC region consisting of a dynamic master planned residential and commercial community. 
Al Ghurair Centre is prominently situated in Deira, the heart of Old Dubai. The mall is one of Dubai’s leading shopping and tourist destinations and features over 270 brands, more than 50 restaurants; spread across the dining district and the food court, entertainment venues and two hyper markets.
Shoppers can treat themselves to a comprehensive mix of retail brands ranging from fashion to home décor, accessories to jewellery and much more. The shopping centre also boasts a bespoke section of traditional local brands covering various merchandise including abayas, shaylas, textiles and Arabic perfumes. The Centre is a vibrant shopping hub always buzzing with events throughout the year

Tony Farah
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