Dubai, the city of 3.5 million Indian expats, makes sure to celebrate every Indian festivities at its best. It’s almost time for one of the biggest Indian festivals, Holi. The celebration of colors and joy is around the corner and so is our excitement to celebrate. It is the day to express love with colors.
Significance of Colours of Holi
Every colour says something. Auspiciousness is associated with red, peace with green, vibrancy and happiness with yellow, love with pink, vastness with blue, purity with white, sacrifice with saffron, and knowledge with violet. Each person is a fountain of colours that keeps changing its hue. Lost in the herbal colours where each colour has its significance, we all become one with the crowd. Coloured clothes, coloured faces and joy in the heart erase every identity attached to the person since birth.
Celebration of Holi in Dubai
Dubai witnesses vibrant and grand Holi celebrations at many places in the city. A wide range of colourful yummy dishes are prepared all over Dubai. People gather at some destinations like parks or stadiums and return home drenched and dyed in the colours of joy. On the ground, they throw coloured powders and water balloons at each other. Splashing water with water guns is equally fun. Every year, Dubai celebrates the festival of colours
Holi celebration 2024
The Indian festival of Holi falls on the 25th of March, 2024. All the celebrations in Dubai are on nearby dates as per public convenience. Most events are happening on the 3rd of March 2024, some of them are:
- Atrangi Holi: UV events and Plush Entertainments present Dubai’s most gigantic colour celebration at The Square, Dubai Sports City. The event will be a 10 hour long celebration which starts at 12 PM and wraps up at 10 PM. There will be a separate kids’ play arena, live Dholi, food and beverage stalls, a VIP arena, herbal colours, and an amazing visual, light, and sound experience. You can also visit the nearby tourist attractions like Dubai Miracle Garden or the Butterfly Garden Dubai.
- Meteora Rang Barse Holi 2024: This event will be held at the Creek Park Gate 1, Beach area. Groove to the beats of famous DJs and celebrity singers with a backdrop of Dubai Creek. The time duration will be 10 hours starting from 10:30 in the morning to 8:30 in the evening. In the nearby places, you can visit Diera Creek or ride an Abra boat.
- Holi Masti 2024: The Holi Masti 2024 is going to take place at Sahara Desert Resort, Dubai. It features a VIP arena, a kids arena, live music, live DJs, licensed beverages, food stalls, organic colours and assured fun. The doors to this party will open at 10:00. You can also enjoy Desert Safari in Dubai’s enchanting desert dunes.
If you are looking for an evening party this Holi, worry not as Dubai has that too:
- Holi Sundowner 2024: The only 12 hour long Holi party you can enjoy in Dubai. Enjoy the endless fun with organic colours, lively music, a dance party and so much more at JA Shooting Club Jebel Ali. Consider visiting the Hindu Temple close to the area and relax at Beach Jebel Ali.
A Holi party closer to the Festival of Holi is to be held on the 11th of April 2024.
- Holi Music Mantra 2024: This cultural music and colour festival is to happen at Zabeel Park Amphitheatre. The key features of this event are live music, Bollywood beats, colourful play, popular DJs etc. Additionally, delicious food and beverage stalls will also be available. Visit the Zabeel Park and indulge in family friendly activities. Also, witness the world’s largest frame, the Dubai Frame.
March is the merriest
March is the last month of winter. Following March, starts the hot summer season. The weather in the month of March is quite pleasing as the temperatures remain balanced. Neither too hot nor too cold. This can be considered the best time to visit Dubai and enjoy everything in the city of gold. Yachts Rentals, Boats, Hot Air Balloons ride, Desert Safari camps, almost every adventure in Dubai is pleasant in March. So, considering the weather conditions, March is the merriest month to be in Dubai.
Conclusion
The millions of Indians in Dubai celebrate Holi with equal joy and excitement as in India. Book your slot in any of these Holi parties and get drenched in the Desi colorful vibes of India. Travel Saga provides you with convenient private transportation to reach any of the above Dubai tourist places So, get ready with your white and light coloured clothes to bring home the memorable colours of joy.
Other Colors in Dubai
- The Red Sand Dunes (dune bashing)
- The Blue Water Island (JBR)
- The Green Planet
- Yellow Speed boats
- Blue Speed boats
FAQs
Q. Will there be Bollywood music for us to dance in Holi in Dubai?
Yes, of course. Groove to the Bollywood beats and live dhol at some of the Holi celebrations this year in Dubai.
Q. What is the dress code for Holi parties in Dubai?
Simple casuals are preferable for Holi parties as your clothes are anyways going to be coloured and drenched.
Q. What are the events organized for Holi celebrations in Dubai?
Atrangi Holi at The Square, Dubai Sports City
Meteora Rang Barse Holi 2024 at Creek Park Gate 1, Beach Area
Holi Masti 2024 at Sahara Desert Resort
Holi Sundowner 2024 at JA Shooting Club, Jebel Ali
Holi Music Mantra 2024 at Zabeel Park Amphitheatre
