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