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Glittering decorations in Global Village's Winter Wonderland
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The Christmas tree at Dubai's Global Village was lit on Thursday. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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The tree stands at 21m tall
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And features decorations celebrating various cultures
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The tree lighting attracted a festive crowd
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Naturally, Father Christmas attended celebrations
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A surprise flurry of snow
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Performers paraded during the lighting ceremony
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The grand arrival of Santa Claus
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Glittering decorations in Global Village's Winter Wonderland
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The Christmas tree at Dubai's Global Village was lit on Thursday. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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The tree stands at 21m tall
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And features decorations celebrating various cultures
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The tree lighting attracted a festive crowd
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Naturally, Father Christmas attended celebrations
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A surprise flurry of snow
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Performers paraded during the lighting ceremony
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The grand arrival of Santa Claus
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Glittering decorations in Global Village's Winter Wonderland
Global Village lights up its 21-metre-high Christmas tree in spectacular style
Family-friendly entertainment park's Winter Wonderland is ramping up the festive spirit
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Katy Gillett
09 December, 2022
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