The holidays are the only time of the year when it’s appropriate to point at a dead plant and expect a kiss. Get in the holiday spirit with today’s Groupon for tickets for AED 139 instead of AED 160 to the Dubai Christmas Festival on 6 to 7 December 2012 at Dubai Media City Amphitheater. The Event at a Glance The Event Dubai Christmas Festival The Date 6 to 7 Dec 2012 The Venue Dubai Media City Amphitheater The Deal Ticket for AED 139 instead of AED 160, including unlimited brew house beverages from 530pm to 8pm    Dubai Christmas Festival is a new launch by Turret Media. After much research in the region, it was revealed that there is a requirement for an outdoor festival centered around Christmas – a time of year when expats feel distant from their families and want to embrace the spirit in the form of giftbuying, socializing, eating, entertainment, cooking and, for the little ones, to visit Santa. Dubai Christmas Festival boasts indulgent menus, regional bands, Christmas workshops, a shopper’s festive paradise and much more. Event will include   Crate Barrel festive workshop Philips Music Stage starring local schools including Wellington and local acts Christmas Tree Santa’s Grotto Favourite Things Winter Wonderland Christmas Market, with luxury highstreet brands such as GAP alongside independent artisan designers selling festive gifts Choithrams Cookery Theatre Restaurants and Bars Food options include The Lime Tree Café, Nando’s, Sumo Sushi and Sonamu Other brands taking part include Taste D Lite, GAP, Lakeland, Virgin Red Box and Nespresso The lighting of the Christmas Tree will take place at 6pm each day. The Winter Wonderland is sponsored by Favourite Things who are bringing the following for the little ones Bouncy castle, Xmas Arts and Crafts Galore, Balloon bending, Cool Disco Moves, Father Christmas Meet Greet Rockin’ Railroad the musical show will play twice a day brought to you by Kidville.