Dubai

Diwali in Dubai is the perfect occasion for the residents and visitors to take a short break, enjoy the Festival of Lights, spend memorable time with the family, eat delicious food, and explore the city's stores for new fun, clothes, gifts, gold and more.

This year, Diwali in Dubai is packed with an array of spectacular live entertainment, fantastic offers, thrilling raffles, incredible fireworks and captivating events taking place throughout the Emirate until October 28.

In UAE, it is going to be a musical Diwali for all, where world-renowned music icon AR Rahman is set to lighten up fans with a special live concert on October 29.

Commenting on the occasion Rahman said, "I'm thrilled and honoured to be performing live for the first time at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi this October. I always endeavour to celebrate music globally and connect with my fans and music enthusiasts worldwide, and I am looking forward to being a part of their Diwali celebrations this year!"

Another star attraction of Diwali is Zakir Khan. India's best stand-up comedian, and storyteller, will be on stage on October 28.

Speaking about his upcoming tour in Dubai, he says "Dubai has always been so warm and welcoming, there was an instant need to come back and perform my latest show ‘Tathastu’ for the loving audience here. With this show, I am excited to show my fans a more honest, vulnerable and unedited version of myself."

Another musical blockbuster to Dubai during Diwali is Bollywood singer, Javed Ali, in the concert, to be staged on October 22. Bollywood singer Akasa Singh is performing live at the Big Diwali Mela. Also in the same line, the first ever performance of Coke Studio was seen in Dubai last week.

This Diwali iconic Global Village has a variety of Bollywood shows, shopping and cultural performances at the India Pavilion as well as delicious Indian dining options including authentic street food at the Chaat Bazaar with musical fireworks.

Visyam Anand, an Indian living in Dubai says, "I was born here and almost every year I have celebrated Diwali in Dubai itself. Dubai's Diwali is in no way different from India's Diwali. But this year it is. It is special because this is first Diwali after mask removal, and we will go to the newly opened Hindu temple with the family for worship and darshan."

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Manager of newly opened Hindu temple, Mohan said, "We have special preparations for the day of Diwali. As we are receiving 10,000 visitors on weekends, we are excepting around 20,000 visitors on the day of Diwali."