Christmas tree lighting in Abu Dhabi and Dubai - in pictures

  • The Christmas tree at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The Christmas tree at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Santa Claus and his helpers by the Christmas tree at Emirates Palace. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Santa Claus and his helpers by the Christmas tree at Emirates Palace. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Santa Claus greets children at Emirates Palace. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Santa Claus greets children at Emirates Palace. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Families eagerly await the lighting of the Christmas tree. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Families eagerly await the lighting of the Christmas tree. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Musicians play Christmas songs. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Musicians play Christmas songs. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • People take photos by the tree. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    People take photos by the tree. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Families take photos at Emirates Palace. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Families take photos at Emirates Palace. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Visitors snap photos at the Christmas photo booth. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Visitors snap photos at the Christmas photo booth. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The Christmas display at Emirates Palace. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The Christmas display at Emirates Palace. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Santa Claus greets children during the event. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Santa Claus greets children during the event. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • People gather for the Expo City Dubai Christmas tree lighting at Al Wasl Plaza, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    People gather for the Expo City Dubai Christmas tree lighting at Al Wasl Plaza, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Santa appears at the tree-lighting ceremony. Pawan Singh / The National
    Santa appears at the tree-lighting ceremony. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Santa's helpers show up for the tree-lighting event. Pawan Singh / The National
    Santa's helpers show up for the tree-lighting event. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors flock to the Expo City Dubai Christmas event. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors flock to the Expo City Dubai Christmas event. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Santa and Mrs Claus attend the event at Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National
    Santa and Mrs Claus attend the event at Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Santa waves to the crowds. Pawan Singh / The National
    Santa waves to the crowds. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Expo City Dubai Christmas tree-lighting event in Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Expo City Dubai Christmas tree-lighting event in Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Giant gingerbread men interact with visitors during the event. Pawan Singh / The National
    Giant gingerbread men interact with visitors during the event. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors view the giant Christmas tree. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors view the giant Christmas tree. Pawan Singh / The National

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