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The waterfront outside Dubai Festival City Mall has been transformed into a pirate-themed wonderland this February. Until April, there will be a show every evening called A Pirate’s Tale along with a host of family-friendly activities.

The star attraction includes a large 12-metre high pirate ship and follows the story of a pearl diver named Ameer as he fights pirates to try and get an emerald ring for his beloved Ayesha.

Take your little Jack Sparrow wannabes along to see the fun show, along with carnival games, daily entertainment and an outdoor splash park. The new version of the two-time Guinness World Record holding IMAGINE show can be viewed every night, starting from 7pm.

There’s also a Pirate Playground for children aged three to 10 years old, and a pirate-themed sand play zone. Keep an eye out too for the tonnes of pirate-themed competitions, dress up parties and activities that are planned for all the family over the coming months.

Want to get involved? For adults (and kids!) there are fun pirate-themed carnival rides, a Chill Out zone along with delicious pop-up food trucks and stalls.

Strictly for parents only, there will also be the chance to drive a top of the line Lexus. Throughout the festivities, Lexus will be offering Mall shoppers a range of fun activations to take part in over the next few months.

Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, A Pirate’s Tale is shown daily at 7 pm until April 2019. dubaifestivalcitymall.com

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