Dubai is spectacularly lit up during Diwali with sparkling decorations, traditional sweets and thrilling eating out experiences all over the city. The Festival of Lights will start on a Saturday, October 18, and last five days of celebrations that will come to a close on Wednesday, October 22. Starting with festive and buffets and live shows to shopping displays and sweet delights, this is where to celebrate Diwali in Dubai 2025.
When is Diwali in Dubai 2025?
Diwali 2025 has a five-day long celebration between the 18th and 22nd of October, with every day having a particular meaning of a ritual:
- Day 1 (Dhanteras): It is on this day you are supposed to purchase gold, silver, or utensils.
- Day 2 (Chhoti Diwali): The families also take oil bath to refresh and cleanse themselves.
- Day 3 (Diwali): This is the day of the primary worship, light and family reunions.
- Day 4 (Govardhan Puja): Gifting and feastings are done by the families.
- Day 5 (Bhai Dooj): This is a festival that commemorates the relationship between a brother and a sister.
Best Places to Celebrate Diwali in Dubai
Taj Dubai, Business Bay
Spread three days of festive celebrations with a four course menu (Oct 18-19) and a huge Diwali party (Oct 20). Look forward to live cooking areas, desserts and a pianist act.
Taj Dubai, Business Bay
Dhs299 (four course menu), off Dhs299 (party).
050 189 6089
Carnival in Tresind, Grand Hyatt Dubai.
Have a festive meal with vegetarian and non vegetarian choices on them with all the regular favourites.
Dubai Healthcare City Grand Hyatt Convention Centre.
Dhs190 per person Oct 18-20, 7pm-11.30pm
04 317 1234
Kamat, Palm Jumeirah
Savour handmade mithais, boxes of truffles and tasty vegetarian food. It is ideal to give as a gift or to dine with the family.
Palm Jumeirah, Golden Mile Galleria.
Open daily 10.30am-11pm
04 552 8606
Fairmont The Palm, Little Miss India.
Eat snacks such as aloo chaat, murgh tandoori and gosht belli ram with a traditional Mithai platter.
Fairmont The Palm, Jumeirah Palm.
Oct 18-22 Mon-Thu 6pm-11pm; Fri-Sun 2pm-11pm
04 457 3457
Mausam, Dubai Mall
Savor a celebratory meal with Burj Khalifa scenery – comprising of edamame kofta, murgh kurma, signature breads, and desserts.
Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
Dhs189 Oct 20-21, 7pm-midnight
04 438 4001
Palm Kitchen, Taj Exotica Palm Jumeirah.
A superb Diwali buffet and live stations with original delicacies of India.
Palm Jumeirah Taj Exotica Resort & SpA.
Dhs225 per person Oct 20
04 275 4444
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Go to the rooftop restaurant and have a buffet of Diwali chaat and moilee curry and tandoori, with live DJs.
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Dhs99 Oct 19, 7pm-11pm
04 377 1184
Punjab Grill, Business Bay
Serving a festive menu that includes pani puri balls, tandoori wild mushroom seekh and Andhra lobster curry. Dine on Oct 20 for a free dessert.
Anantara Downtown, Business Bay.
Oct 18-26 11.30am-11.30pm
050 194 1107
Reetii Diwali Exhibition, the Shangri-La Hotel.
Buy the traditional attire, jewellery and gifts of local brands. Look forward to giveaways and special deals every hour.
Sheikh Zayed road, Shangri-La Hotel.
Oct 11, noon-9pm
Shamiana, Taj JLT
You can have a vegetarian Diwali buffet comprising of live entertainment and Indian flavours.
Taj Jumeirah Lake Towers
Dhs245 Oct 20-21, 7pm-9pm
052 680 5419
Varq, Taj Exotica Palm Jumeirah.
An elegant three course diwali dinner with spectacular sea views – the ideal way to spend a partying evening.
Palm Jumeirah Taj Exotica Resort & SpA.
Dhs295 per person Oct 17-20
04 275 4444
Diwali Gifts: VEGO’s Tower Box
In 2016, VEGO is promoting a fancy tower box (Dhs370) with six layers of sweets – starting with mithai truffles and a crafted chocolates, moving on to traditional delicacies. An ideal combination of opulence and culture to present gifts to the loved ones.
Celebrate Diwali in Style
You want to have a large dinner table, a shopping mall, or plainly enjoying mithai, Dubai will have endless opportunities of celebrating Diwali 2025. Invite your friends and family, turn on your lights and enjoy the festivals taking place in the city.
