Celebrate DSF at La Mer with Parisian Flair, Live Music and Santa Claus!

• Little ones will love a magical meeting with Santa at festive forest maze until 25 December
• Viral international street percussionist'The Bucket Boy'to perform between 28 30 January

Dubai United Arab Emirates. 20 December 2020 This Dubai Shopping Festival, La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination is set to add a brilliant sparkle to the celebrations with lights, entertainment and amazing shoreside experiences between 17 and 31 January, ratcheting up the excitement for families and friends.

Take snaps under the Champs-Elysees lights:Adorned with 160 scintillating lights from the Champs-Elysees one of the world's most famous shopping avenues, known for its splendid vibes at this time of the year, the beach-front destination will be transformed to resemble the City of Lights fashionable Paris. Illuminating palm trees and forming golden tunnels that are perfect for the'gram you don't have to worry for once about the best lighting for that selfie.

Bob your head to Buskers and Beats at La Mer:Catch South African born multi-talented singerLeone Murphylighting up the stage with her soulful covers and original compositions that span a wide variety of musical styles every weekend between 4pm and 9pm. If you're looking for something a bit more edgy and street, bob your head to the beats of viral international street percussionist,'Bucket Boy'as he uses everyday items such as pots, pans and, as you may have guessed, buckets to present the grooviest, creative beats out there. Don't miss the occasional wise cracks, stick flips and tricks he slips into his performances between 28 and 30 January 2021.

Feast on food from around the world:Check out the amazing deals from La Mer's unmatched mix of dining outlets as you dig into cuisines from every corner of the globe. From succulent crab-and-lobster dishes from ApronsandHammers, to award-winning cocktails at Masti, to scrumptious steaks from Argentina Grill, and fusion Emirati-Indian delights at Sikka Cafe, amongst so many more.

Explore the festive forest maze to meet Santa:Join the adventure through a forest maze, filled with snowy trees, larger than life candy canes and snow men, to meet the man of the moment: Mr Santa Claus himself. For a minimum spend of AED150, you can make lasting memories take pictures with your loved ones enveloped in glittering lights, surrounded by silver reindeers as the little ones say hello to Santa.

Watch Festive classics at the outdoor cinema:Take advantage of the cool weather to watch your favourite festive flicks under the stars at the outdoor cinema from 7:15pm every Thursday Saturday until 25 December. La Mer is screening movies for all ages, and all you need to do to gain entry is to arrive early given the safety protocols currently in place and present your receipt of a minimum spend of AED150.

Visitors to the world-class beachfront destination can rest assured that all necessary measures are in place to make for a completely safe and comfortable dining, shopping and leisure experience.

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About La Mer

La Mer is a world-class beachfront destination, located in the prestigious Jumeira 1 neighbourhood along 2.5 kilometres of relaxing white sand, that incorporates a minimalist and contemporary design with 97 shops, cafes and restaurants, and a unique mix of leisure, entertainment, hospitality and residential lifestyle options. Comprising three areas La Mer South, La Mer Central, home to Laguna Waterpark, and La Mer North that embraces the first freehold master developed community in the heart of Jumeirah, called Port de La Mer. La Mer also features Roxy Cinemas, and Hawa Hawa, the first inflatable playground of its kind outside of East Asia.

Inspired by the allure of the Mediterranean, the private neighbourhood of Port de La Mer will feature a stunning collection of homes at the tip of the North Peninsula at La Mer. Combining modern architecture and interior design, the exclusive freehold residences will overlook a private beach and a 192-berth marina, where superyachts bob to the rhythm of the ocean. The community will also feature luxury hotels and bustling piazzas filled with fashionable boutiques and restaurants, while residents will have access to a wide range of convenient amenities and services.

Spanning more than 13.4 million square feet of existing and reclaimed land, La Mer takes inspiration from the way that the sea carries treasures like driftwood, timber, rusted metal and barrels to shore to create a magical sight. This theme resonates throughout the undulating layout, architecture and dcor, resulting in quiet and leisurely spaces where people can feel at ease from the moment they arrive. Sun loungers, cosy palm-shaded day rooms and water sports equipment are also available for rent.