• Dubai, United Arab Emirates - December 25, 2012. Family's, relatives and friends gather to celebrate Christmas day, as some dress like Santa's, at Safa Park. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates - December 25, 2012. Family's, relatives and friends gather to celebrate Christmas day, as some dress like Santa's, at Safa Park. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )
  • Nick Cifranic, 19, an American student in Dubai enjoys the sunshine at the JBR beach on Christmas day. Razan Alzayani / The National
    Nick Cifranic, 19, an American student in Dubai enjoys the sunshine at the JBR beach on Christmas day. Razan Alzayani / The National
  • Residents and tourists flocked to the JBR Beach on Christmas day to enjoy the sunshine and good weather. Razan Alzayani / The National
    Residents and tourists flocked to the JBR Beach on Christmas day to enjoy the sunshine and good weather. Razan Alzayani / The National
  • Worshippers attending the annual Christmas mass at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi on 25 Dec, 2012. Ravindranath K / The National
    Worshippers attending the annual Christmas mass at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi on 25 Dec, 2012. Ravindranath K / The National
  • The annual Christmas mass held at St Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National
    The annual Christmas mass held at St Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National
  • Renato Roman from the Philippines donned a special Santa scuba suit to entertain guests at the Poseidon Court, Ambassador Lagoon at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Renato Roman from the Philippines donned a special Santa scuba suit to entertain guests at the Poseidon Court, Ambassador Lagoon at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

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