Dubai's famous shopping festival extended for a week

The Winter Shopping Festival, held annually in Dubai, has been extended for the first time for another week.

Dubai, UAE. The winter shopping festival, traditionally held in Dubai during the New Year holidays, this year will be extended for the first time this week and will last from December 26, 2018 to February 2, 2019. Thus, the 24th festival will be the longest in history.

Not only discounts and promotions in stores, but also prize lotteries and entertainment events will be extended for a week. In particular, luxury cars, gold and cash will be raffled off during the festival. Traditionally, festival days are also celebrated with fireworks.