Archive for December, 2017
Emaar’s ‘Light Up 2018’ spectacle in Downtown Dubai set to be a Guinness World Records attempt
The ‘Light Up 2018’ spectacle in Downtown Dubai to usher in the New Year is set to be an official Guinness World Records title attempt that will add to the UAE’s pride.
With preparations fully afoot for an innovative show with layers of surprises, Emaar’s bid for the Guinness World Records will be in the celebrations category, with specific details to be revealed in due course.
The ‘Light Up 2018’ spectacle will celebrate the UAE’s achievements and also pay tribute to the founding father of the nation, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, to mark the ‘Year of Zayed’ in 2018. The festivities will span Downtown Dubai with Burj Khalifa, the global icon, taking center stage with a never-before marvel.
Emaar is working closely with government and private sector entities in organizing the event, with special viewing decks being set up for the public in Burj Park, South Ridge, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. A dedicated viewing platform for 100 people with determination will also be arranged.
The ‘Light Up 2018’ celebrations will kick off at 5pm starting with The Dubai Fountain shows and live deejay, and continue until 1am. The public is urged to be at the venue by 6pm.
The event will be broadcast live on televisions globally and beamed on big screens in Downtown Dubai. The experience can be watched online at www.mydubainewyear.com.
For further details, please visit www.mydubainewyear.com.
What: ‘Light Up 2018’ Downtown Dubai
When: December 31, 2017
Where: Downtown Dubai
Celebrate AWESOME Festive Fun at LEGOLAND® Dubai
From 10 Meter tall LEGO Christmas trees, to festive building experiences and photos with Santa, LEGOLAND® Dubai is the place to be for families this holiday season
LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is getting into the holiday spirit with loads of family-friendly fun with its second annual Christmas Bricktacular running from 8 December- 8 January 2018.
In celebration of the holiday season, FACTORY and LEGO® City in LEGOLAND Dubai will be transformed into festive wonderlands, decorated with snow, LEGO® holiday themed décor, wreaths, garlands, Christmas lights and more.
Families are invited to join in the yuletide cheer by meeting the LEGO Santa character, participating in a festive themed building experience and visiting the Elves’ Workshop where they can create a personalized holiday card and receive the limited edition Christmas LEGO Brick. The best takeaway of all: the awesome photo opportunity in Santa’s LEGO sleigh!
Those who are feeling artistic can visit The Café Terrace and show off their creative side by decorating their own Christmas cookies for only AED29 per person.
Not to be missed is the centrepiece of the celebration: the 10 meter tall LEGO Christmas tree, which was built using 364,481 DUPLO® bricks over 2,852 hours and weighs an incredible 4,035 kilograms.
In addition to the festive activities, the Market Restaurant will serve the Christmas Bricktacular buffet for AED85 for adults and AED50 for children. The Café will also be serving a delicious Christmas set menu for AED65 per person with festive themed dishes and a soft drink including pulled turkey wrap with twist of cranberry, prawn and mango salad and Christmas pudding.
Families are invited to take part in this awesome festive experience, which is included complimentary in LEGOLAND Dubai tickets and Annual Passes. UAE/GCC residents aged 3 and above can visit for just AED 165 for a day ticket to LEGOLAND Dubai or LEGOLAND Water Park. For those still in need of an awesome holiday present for loved ones, give the gift of year-round fun with the LEGOLAND Dubai Annual Passes. Now priced at AED 275 per person for LEGOLAND Dubai or AED 430 for LEGOLAND Dubai and LEGOLAND Water Park, with benefits including free all year parking, 10% discount in all cafes, restaurants, and retail stores in the Parks, it is a fantastic Christmas present option.
For additional information about the LEGOLAND Dubai Christmas Bricktacular and tickets, visit www.LEGOLAND.ae and www.DubaiParksandResorts.com
LEGOLAND Dubai, together with LEGOLAND® Water Park, is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts which also features Bollywood Parks™ Dubai a first-of-its-kind theme park that showcases rides and attraction based on some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters and MOTIONGATE™ Dubai – a unique theme park showcasing some of Hollywood’s most beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation, Colombia Pictures and Lionsgate. The entire destination is connected by Riverland™ Dubai, the free to enter themed recreational hub with a multitude of dining, shopping and unique entertainment options, that connects the theme parks, perfect for friends and families of all ages, and guests can stay at the Lapita™ Hotel, a Polynesian themed family hotel part of the Marriott Autograph® Collection. Expected to open in late 2019, Six Flags Dubai will be the destination’s fifth theme park and the region’s first Six Flags theme park.