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Entry costs Dh20
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Santa Claus and Mrs Claus at Winter City, Expo City Dubai. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
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The site has been turned into a winter wonderland for the festive season
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Winter City is on until January 7
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The Christmas tree underneath Al Wasl dome
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There are activities for children throughout Winter City
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People come to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome
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There are elves, too
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A performance before the lighting of the big Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome
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The Christmas tree is lit up at Al Wasl dome at Winter City
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There are robots at the winterland
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The Christmas tree is one of the main draws
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Entry costs Dh20
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Santa Claus and Mrs Claus at Winter City, Expo City Dubai. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
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The site has been turned into a winter wonderland for the festive season
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Winter City is on until January 7
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The Christmas tree underneath Al Wasl dome
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There are activities for children throughout Winter City
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People come to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome
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There are elves, too
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A performance before the lighting of the big Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome
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The Christmas tree is lit up at Al Wasl dome at Winter City
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There are robots at the winterland
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The Christmas tree is one of the main draws
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Entry costs Dh20
Giant Christmas tree lights up Expo City Dubai
Crowds celebrate under Al Wasl dome as part of Winter City, which runs until January 7
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Evelyn Lau
16 December, 2023
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