Christmas trees, plastic or real? - in pictures

  • Dima Maroun's children in front of their Christmas tree in Dubai. Ms Maroun bought the tree when she lived in Jordan 12 years ago. Photo: Dima Maroun.
    Dima Maroun's children in front of their Christmas tree in Dubai. Ms Maroun bought the tree when she lived in Jordan 12 years ago. Photo: Dima Maroun.
  • The debate on whether a real or fake Christmas tree is better for the environment is not so straightforward as you might think at first.
    The debate on whether a real or fake Christmas tree is better for the environment is not so straightforward as you might think at first.
  • Artificial Christmas trees are not completely bad for the environment, experts say.
    Artificial Christmas trees are not completely bad for the environment, experts say.
  • Dubai resident Tania Kteily uses an artificial tree for convenience. Photo: Tania Kteily
    Dubai resident Tania Kteily uses an artificial tree for convenience. Photo: Tania Kteily
  • Sustainability experts say the carbon footprint created by importing a real Christmas tree into the UAE needs to be considered when choosing a tree. Photo: AFP
    Sustainability experts say the carbon footprint created by importing a real Christmas tree into the UAE needs to be considered when choosing a tree. Photo: AFP
  • Dubai resident Julie Joseph and her family have opted to use several smaller Christmas trees across their apartment. Photo: Julie Joseph
    Dubai resident Julie Joseph and her family have opted to use several smaller Christmas trees across their apartment. Photo: Julie Joseph