Question 1

Who are the artists playing this year?

Accepted Answer

The second edition of e& DSF Nights brings a thrilling lineup of ticketed concerts every Saturday, featuring top artists. On 6 December, international star Nora Fatehi kicks off the celebrations in style with a spectacular DSF opening weekend performance.

On 13 December, Mahmoud El Esseily and Nader Hamdy perform live. On 20 December, enjoy the soulful voice of the influential Saudi star Dalia alongside Iraqi Mahmoud Al Turkii. And, on New Year's Eve, celebrate with Kuwaiti superstar Bader AlShuaibi and the iconic Egyptian trio Disco Misr.

Question 2

Are there things to do with the family?

Accepted Answer

Outside the concert arena, the festival is open to everyone with free daily entertainment across Festival Bay. Enjoy world-class live shows, meet beloved characters like Dora, Sesame Street, Trolls, PJ Masks and Masha and the Bear, and join the Just Dance Showdown by Ubisoft for a chance to win big.

And every day, enjoy dazzling free fireworks at 8:30pm.

Question 3

What are the timings?

Accepted Answer

Programming at Festival Bay starts from 4:30pm every day of the week.

From Sunday to Thursday enjoy the festivities until 10:30pm. Enjoy extended hours on Fridays with a packed schedule taking place until midnight.

Ticketholders can watch live concerts every Saturday, and a special concert on New Year's Eve, with doors opening from 7pm.

Question 4

How to get tickets?

Accepted Answer

Tickets for every live concert can be purchased on Platinumlist.net just search for e& DSF Nights on the search bar or click on the Buy tickets link on this page.

Early Bird General Admission tickets are available now for just AED50, Standard General is available for AED150 and get access to the VIP Platform for AED250 only.

Question 5

How can you get to Festival Bay?

Accepted Answer

Festival Bay is Dubai Festival City Mall's ultimate outdoor destination. You can easily get to Dubai Festival City Mall using the following public transportation options:

Dubai Metro: The closest metro stations to Dubai Festival City Mall are Emirates Metro Station on the Red Line or Creek Metro Station on the Green Line. If you alight at Emirates Metro station, hail an RTA taxi to reach the mall. From Creek Metro Station you can either take a free shuttle bus to Dubai Festival City Mall or a water taxi for a scenic ride.
Bus: RTA bus routes that stop at Dubai Festival City include F58, 53, 64A, 44, 24 and 103. If you are taking an RTA bus, the nearest stop is the Festival Centre Station, from where Dubai Festival City Mall is a short 15-minute walk.

Please visit rta.ae for detailed public transportation schedules.

Alternatively, If you're driving, you can park in the free covered parking at Dubai Festival City Mall. Get a preview of your entire trip on Google Maps.

Question 6

Is the IMAGINE show at Dubai Festival City Mall worth it?

Accepted Answer

The IMAGINE show at Dubai Festival City Mall is a one-of-a-kind production that uses over 2.5m lumens of light, high-powered lasers, water and fire, along with giant aqua screens and 30 fountains for a truly immersive experience. This free act, which holds two Guinness World Records, lasts for five to 10 minutes and takes place daily after sunset.

From 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, experience an exclusive DSF IMAGINE show where "Dubai Kawkab Akhir" by Rashed Al-Majed and "Ya Salam Ya Dubai" by Al-Majed and featuring RedOne are perfectly synchronised with the show. Watch two shows daily with the first performance scheduled for 7:30pm and the second show taking place during the daily fireworks display at 8:30pm.

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