DUBAI: With more than 200 nationalities living side by side, it is no wonder Christmas in the UAE is a bustling, festive affair.
Christmas trees dot the malls and seasonal jingles blaring from speakers create a celebratory atmosphere for shoppers, while Christmas markets, children’s events and special festive menus can be found across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
However, the festive season in the UAE is about more than rockin’ around the Christmas tree, with Christians from diverse ethnic backgrounds coming together to celebrate with their families and friends.
“Being able to celebrate Christmas alongside people from many different nationalities and religions means that I can share my traditions with those who may not know much about them and show them how we celebrate,” Vedrana Milic, a UAE resident from Bosnia and Herzegovina, told Arab News.
“Every religion is beautiful in its own way, and it is amazing to learn about meaningful traditions we may not have encountered before,” she added.
