How do people in Dubai celebrate Christmas?

Answer 1

For me I am a Muslim and I was born in Oman and for what I know we do not celeberate Christmas. Many other people that are from countries that celebrate Christmas that live in Oman they probably cut down a tree that most definetely looks like a Christmas tree or they don't get a tree at all. but the rest theydo the same .

Answer 2

United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Day is celebrated in many ways with a host of celebrations taking place. It is celebrated with a spirit of unity and happiness. There is a lot of excitement and preparation that goes on for this day.

Just a few days before UAE National Day, the stores and shops will fill up with all sizes of UAE flags, and anything from key-rings, hair decorations for girls, car accessories to party decors - all in the colours of the UAE flag. People will hang monster size flags from their homes either from the roof of their houses or from the balconies in preparation for the day and some may even light up their garden trees with lights in the colours of the UAE flag too.

On the actual day, UAE traditional sword dancessuch as the Ayyalah, Liwa, and Haban, Harbiya and Mated take place in the center of the malls, near the Corniche on the grass, or at Heritage Villages. Camel sticks are sometimes use to replace the swords. You will find young locals following in the traditions of their fathers performing these dances with such great experience; throwing the sticks in the air and catching them again while dancing with perfect precision.

Since everyone has the day off, families go out to the Corniche or the gardens and parks with their children, some will picnic and some will stay near the Corniche to watch a massive fireworks display.

There are also many UAE competitions and special events held throughout the UAE, such as traditional dhow boat racing, international boat racing, camel racing,and special events like Classic Car Competitions in Dubai and Best Decorated Car ( in flag colours ) these are all displayed at the Corniche in the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi, the best car to win stays displayed and the winner receives a prize. During National Day everyone prepares their cars and as they drive through the street with them they attract everyone's attention. Each person has their own way of decorating their car and each come up with some unique idea every year.

Some schools and other educational institutes perform concerts, parties or competitions. Some organise food bazaars where everyone who participates cook some dishes and all the proceeds made on this day goes to charity.

Everyone gets involved in National Day Activities, even businesses, all each having a party and a competition with prizes to be won.

At times there are brilliant live outdoors concerts, with the local students performing the traditional UAE dances and dedicating poetry to the day.This is sometimes ended with fasinating fireworks or laser displays.

Answer 3

Many expatriates are Christian and celebrate Christmas Day in the UAE. The local Emarati people are Muslim and do not celebrate Christmas.

Christmas is not a public holiday in the UAE, however many employers give staff the day off to celebrate or attend church (yes, there are a number of churches in the UAE).

Answer 4

Muslims don't celebrate Christmas. However, Dubai is a popular tourist destination for many people who do celebrate Christmas making Christmas celebrations optional. Christmas definitely has a high commercial status to keep tourists happy. Malls and hotels are decorated with Christmas trees, lights, Santa and other familiar Christmas scenes and decorations. Supermarkets play Christmas Music and sell related foods. Restaurants and hotels offer special Christmas meal deals. Christmas Day is not a public holiday so life simply goes on for those who do not celebrate.

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Answer 5

Christmas is a Christian holiday. Most of the people in UAE are not Christian, but Muslim.

Answer 6

most people in Dubai don't but some do.