Christmas tree lighting at Expo City 2023 - in pictures

  • Santa Claus and Mrs Claus at Winter City, Expo City Dubai. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
    Santa Claus and Mrs Claus at Winter City, Expo City Dubai. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The site has been turned into a winter wonderland for the festive season
    The site has been turned into a winter wonderland for the festive season
  • Winter City is on until January 7
    Winter City is on until January 7
  • The Christmas tree underneath Al Wasl dome
    The Christmas tree underneath Al Wasl dome
  • There are activities for children throughout Winter City
    There are activities for children throughout Winter City
  • People come to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome
    People come to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome
  • There are elves, too
    There are elves, too
  • A performance before the lighting of the big Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome
    A performance before the lighting of the big Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome
  • The Christmas tree is lit up at Al Wasl dome at Winter City
    The Christmas tree is lit up at Al Wasl dome at Winter City
  • There are robots at the winterland
    There are robots at the winterland
  • The Christmas tree is one of the main draws
    The Christmas tree is one of the main draws
  • Entry costs Dh20
    Entry costs Dh20