Snow in Dubai! Festive merriment around the UAE - in pictures

We take a look at the winter wonderlands around the Emirates

Festive activities at the Winter Garden Market at The St Regis Dubai Gardens in Al Habtoor City. Antonie Robertson / The National

Children play in the snow at the winter wonderland in La Mer. Reem Mohammed / The National

Children play at the winter wonderland in La Mer. Reem Mohammed / The National

Children make Christmas cookies at Wafi Mall. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Christmas decorations at Wafi Mall, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Festivities at Wafi Mall. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mercato's winter carnival celebrating the coming of Christmas. Reem Mohammed / The National

A juggler performs at Mercato. Reem Mohammed / The National

The Christmas Tree at Mercato. Reem Mohammed / The Nationa

Christmas decorations at Wafi Mall. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Wafi Mall's Christmas tree rises from the ground floor Chris Whiteoak / The National

A woman and child ride a train at the Winter Garden Market at The St Regis Dubai Gardens Al Habtoor City. Antonie Robertson / The National

Santa arrives at the Winter Garden Market in a Bentley convertible. Antonie Robertson / The National

People take photos of the Christmas tree at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

The Christmas tress at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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