Global Village lights up Christmas tree - in pictures

The Christmas tree at Dubai's Global Village was lit on Thursday. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The Christmas tree at Dubai's Global Village was lit on Thursday. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The tree stands at 21m tall
The tree stands at 21m tall
And features decorations celebrating various cultures
And features decorations celebrating various cultures
The tree lighting attracted a festive crowd
The tree lighting attracted a festive crowd
Naturally, Father Christmas attended celebrations
Naturally, Father Christmas attended celebrations
A surprise flurry of snow
A surprise flurry of snow
Performers paraded during the lighting ceremony
Performers paraded during the lighting ceremony
The grand arrival of Santa Claus
The grand arrival of Santa Claus
Glittering decorations in Global Village's Winter Wonderland
Glittering decorations in Global Village's Winter Wonderland