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As Santa fills those stockings, The Beach JBR has filled its calendar with an array of live performances, Christmas activities, dining deals and plenty of festive cheer to celebrate the season this season.

Running until December 25 from 5pm each evening, guests who head down to The Beach can expect plenty of free festive activities to keep them busy.

On the weekends, a 20-minute Christmas parade will take to the streets from 5pm to 9pm where Santa Claus will lead a troupe of dancers in festive costumes in greeting passers by. There will also be roaming ballet performances of the Nutcracker every Thursday Friday and Saturday between 5pm and 9pm. Be sure to keep an eye out for the inflatable mascot who’ll be on hand to entertain visitors of all ages as they go.

 

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Still got some last minute Christmas shopping to do? With every Dhs150 spent at the host of shops and restaurants at The Beach, you’ll be able to take part in a virtual Santa’s Grotto game, with winners getting their hands on gift cards which are redeemable across Meraas destinations such as City Walk, Al Seef and Boxpark.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite with your shopping, head to one of the varying dining options at The Beach, and take advantage of a tasty deal. At Awani, enjoy a set menu for Dhs129 of Arabic eats, or head to Leopold’s of London, where they’ll be serving a traditional turkey roast with all the trimmings for Dhs365.

The Beach, JBR, Dubai Marina, 5pm onwards, until December 25. thebeach.ae

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