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Celebrating Chinese New Year in Dubai 2025

Capture a good picture with the dragons and greet everyone with blessings.

Last Updated: 02 Dec 2024

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Dumplings are the favorite dish, and you must try to enhance the taste of your buds.

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    Happy Lunar New Year, mates! Get ready to rouse the dragon and dance with them in the Chinese style.

    Did you see that the dragons are hopping and the lions are dancing? Haha! It’s just to fool you and make the evening exciting. With the stunning light displays, Dubai’s colorful Year of the Dragon will come to life, creating a powerful mood around the city. 

    Let us celebrate Chinese New Year in Dubai and book the package from the most reliable travel agency, Next Holidays.

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    Chinese New Year in Dubai 2025



    Involvement in the lively celebrations of the Lunar New Year celebrations in Dubai with a blend of Emirati and Chinese culture will be spectacular. During this time, the city will be decorated with dragons and vivid red lanterns, which will increase the aura of the festival. 

    Chinese New Year in Dubai also brings the best food from their own culture, like dumplings, which are enough to pleasure your mood with their delicious taste. This time, the festival will be celebrated on 29th January 2025 with new fun and power. 

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    Spread the Love With Fireworks



    Don’t you think that without a fireworks show, every festival is incomplete? It refreshes the mind and makes the occasion more memorable. Each Eve should be celebrated, and Chinese New Year must begin with the awesome displays of the fireworks. 

    Make some noise and level up the energy to see the spectacular fireworks show that will surely light up the sky. The Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout the week, and during this time it will be displayed with amazing dragon dancing. 

    Crescent Rd., Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +971800332 | 30th January 2025 | 9 pm onwards | Starting from AED 100 per person

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    Meet Kung Fu Panda at Motiongate



    Are you ready to see the cute War of the Kung Fu Panda? A short program that will allow Kung Fu fighters to showcase their inner warriors. Celebrating the Lunar New Year at Motiongate Dubai will be perfect. It is the Hollywood-inspired theme park, which is dragging into the Year of the Dragon and Lanterns. 

    Celebrate Chinese New Year in Dubai with complete entertainment and energy. Pick the chopstick and eat the noodles at the food stall or the shop. This park is all set to take you on the unique journey of the Lunar New Year and their culture. 

    Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +97148200000 | 11 am to 9 pm | Starting from AED 330 per person per day

    Dance with Dragons at LEGOLAND



    Ready yourself to play hide-and-seek with the dragons and other characters, all at Legoland Dubai. Lunar New Year celebrations should not be boring, so you must visit this place and participate in the fantastic activities and feel fresh and happy.

    Legoland Dubai will feature character parades that will increase the feeling of the Lunar New Year. It is the best destination for families, and you will have a great time with the glamorous activities and mind-blowing celebrations. 

    Parks & Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Rd., Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | +9718002629464 | 11 am to 8 pm | Starting from AED 400 per person  

    Upgrade the Spirit at IMG World of Adventure



    Dress yourself in the character of a dragon and carry a lantern. Visit IMG World of Adventure and get involved in different activities with a set of magic. This will enhance the celebration of the Chinese New Year in Dubai and will release positive spirits.

    It is time to spin the wheel of fortune, dance with your buddies, and enjoy the magical acts. All these will upgrade your experience and will allow you to know more about the culture. It comes under Dubai’s top family destinations, and IMG is always ready to boost your spirits.

    City of Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +97144038888 | Noon to Midnight | 9th February to 20th February 2025 | Starting from AED 400 per person  

    Catch The Amazing View AT Riverland



    There is no need to buffer; just load and trigger your life to celebrate Chinese New Year in Dubai. During the eve, Riverland commences it with a stunning fireworks show, which feels like positivity is spreading everywhere. This place is usually famous for its serene streets and renowned performances. 

    There is no need to knock for the coming Lunar New Year. Riverland is filled with vibrant street performances, including the dragons and the lions along with the acrobatic acts, all in the Chinese style. Challenge yourself and find out who is behind the dragon and lion masks. 

    Sheikh Zayed Rd., Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +9718002629464 | 10 am to 10 pm | Starting from AED 20 per person

    Take a Tea Break at Palazzo Versace



    It feels good to see that tea is liked by everyone and is the most preferred drink in the world. Palazzo Versace will increase your celebration with a Chinese New Year menu in which everything will be served in Chinese style. This place is remarkable and can be referred to by your fellows. 

    You can experience the delicious treats all in Chinese infusions. Palazzo will host live performances of traditional entertainment, which is going to be superb. Believe it or not, it is Dubai’s best Chinese restaurant. 

    Al Jaddaf, Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +97145568888 | 10 am onwards | 8th February to 10th February 2025 | Starting from AED 300 per person

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    Taste Chinese Food At Sui Mui



    Never tried Chinese cuisine? Visit Sui Mui, which serves a combination of Japan, Korea, and China. It is the only restaurant whose ambiance is unique. On the occasion of the Chinese New Year in Dubai, it is going to offer the Chinese New Year menu loaded with numerous dishes. 

    If you do not know how to eat with chopsticks, then don’t worry; the staff will teach you in 5 minutes. The must-try dish is Cantonese taro dumplings, which everyone should try once in their life. It is the place that provides both indoor and outdoor seating and also showcases the open kitchen, which is satisfying. Believe us, it is one of the best Dubai’s Chinese restaurants.

    The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +97145117373 | 6 pm to 10:30 pm | Starting from AED 76 per person

    Enjoy a Chinese Buffet At Long Yin



    Dive into the authentic Chinese restaurant, which is organizing a special New Year brunch and buffet. It is mainly known for offering the real taste of Chinese dishes. This year, it will feature live dragon performances to upgrade the fun.

    Lunar New Year is all about Jiaozi, which will favor you with fabulous taste. Get ready to savor freshly cooked crispy Peking duck along with other Chinese specialties. You can also watch the making of noodles by Chef George. This destination brings you the best Chinese New Year feast. 

    Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre Airport Road Garhoud Near International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +97147022455 | 9th February 2025 | 12:30 pm to 3 pm, 6:30 to 11 pm | Starting from AED 300 per person

    Explore The Streets Of Dragon Mart



    Finally, it’s back! People were waiting more for the Dragon Mart instead of the Chinese New Year. It is a kind of event in which a lion dance, opera show, and workshop of crafts along with a dragon dance will be conducted. Tourists may acquire knowledge about traditional lantern-making methods, all of which are combined with fantastic designs, and will be filled with joy.

    Do you know that it is the only destination where you can shop the Chinese tradition and dance with the lions or dragons? The Chinese New Year period is the most distinct one due to its culture. 

    Al Awir Road, Dubai International City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 10 am to 11 pm | 2nd February to 11th February 2025 | +9718006254335 | Starting from AED 300 per person

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    Experience The Scenic Views At Zheng He’s



    Stop imagining and head to Zheng He for the most fantastic views. The ultimate scenery of the waterways of the Madinat Jumeirah is the best way to welcome the Year of the Dragon. It is one of the famous Dubai’s top family destinations, which is all set to serve its consumers a special course menu.  

    There are lots of tasty dishes, like braised chicken with mushroom soup, which is more preferred by the tourists. Dubai is the only destination after Chinese nations that celebrates the Lunar New Year in a great way. Treat yourself and test your luck with a red envelope. The special festive Chinese New Year will surely offer you new sparks of excitement. It is recommended to experience this fantastic destination. 

    Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Jumeirah St, Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | +971800323232 | 9th & 10th February 2025 | 12:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Starting from AED 400 per person

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    FAQ

    When is the Chinese New Year in Dubai?

    29th January 2025 is the date when Chinese New Year will be celebrated in Dubai.

    Where to buy the Chinese New Year decorations in Dubai?

    If you are looking for budget-friendly decorative items, then you can buy all of them from Dubai Mall or the local markets of the Dragon Market. It always depends on your needs or requirements. 

    Which is the best place to try dumplings for the first time?

    Hutong is the most preferred restaurant if you are trying dumplings for the first time. It is the only place that will feel like you are experiencing it in China. 

    Which is the most-liked place to visit?

    Dubai Festival City Mall is the most famous and most-visited place. Believe it or not, it is the only location where you can enjoy the dance and other performances at cheap prices. 

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