As the Festival of Lights 2025 enters its final weekend, Dubai’s retail scene is bursting with unbeatable offers, golden prizes, and last-chance savings of up to 75% off across leading local and global brands. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this is the final opportunity for shoppers to take home extraordinary bargains, dazzling jewellery, designer fashion, and festive finds before the city’s brightest celebration comes to a close on 26 October.
With the final days of Diwali traditionally marked by exchanging gifts between brothers and sisters, the city’s stores are making it easier than ever to shop for gold, fragrance, or fashion items – a thoughtful way to celebrate loved ones while taking advantage of Dubai’s biggest deals of the season.
GOLDEN GLAMOUR
Dubai’s gold and jewellery destinations are shimmering with last-chance offers and exclusive rewards that make this weekend one to remember. Al Masroor Jewelleries is dazzling shoppers with savings of 50% to 75%, while Jawhara Jewellery is offering 50% off on selected diamond jewellery and a 50% discount on making charges for gold jewellery.
Dubai Jewellery Group’s Shine with Prosperity in the City of Gold is crowning 30 lucky winners with a share of jewellery vouchers worth AED 150,000 until 26 October when spending AED 1,000 or more at participating outlets. Shoppers can also enjoy free gold coins on purchases of AED 4,000 or more on select collections, in addition to exclusive gifts, up to 70% off on select diamond and pearl jewellery, and zero deduction on old gold exchange.
A shopping spree at the Dubai Gold Souk Extension in Deira brings the chance to Shop, Scan, and Win Gold upon spends of AED 500 or more until 26 October.
Meanwhile, 20 lucky winners stand the chance to Shop, Scan and Strike Gold! with AED 100,000 worth of vouchers when spending AED 200 or more at Al Ghurair Centre, Arabian Center, Bay Avenue Mall, Festival Plaza, Silicon Central, or Times Square Centre until 26 October.
Centrepoint’s Scratch & Win campaign is giving away instant gold prizesuntil 28 October, on spends of AED 300 or more at their stores in City Centre Deira, Ibn Battuta Mall, Oasis Mall Dubai, and BurJuman Mall.
Shoppers at Damas can take home a 1-gram, 22-karat gold coinon every diamond-studded jewellery purchase of AED5,000 or more at participating stores, as well as an additional gold coin with diamond purchases worth AED15,000 or more. Reduced making charges on select 22-karat gold jewellery and designs make it easier than ever to find trendy pieces to suit any occasion, while 20 lucky shoppers stand the chance to win vouchers worth up to AED100,000 on qualifying purchases.
FASHION FINDS THAT SHINE
From high-street favourites to global icons, Dubai’s fashion destinations are rolling out record-breaking discounts for the final weekend of festivities. Shoppers can enjoy up to 70% off at Galeries Lafayette, Khaadi, Louzan, Nishat Linen, and while Michael Kors is turning heads with luxury accessories and apparel at 30% to 50% off. Arrow is making it easy to refresh wardrobes with a special buy-two-get-one-free offer on all items, perfect for families looking to stock up on festive fashion finds before the season ends. Adding to the mix, Biba and Sferra are offering special discounts and exclusive deals this weekend only – ideal for those looking to elevate their festive look or pick up elegant gifts before the celebrations conclude.
Those looking to explore a world of vibrant fabrics, traditional fashion, and festive wear can take advantage of the Shop Textiles, Spark Rewardspromotion at textile stores across Meena Bazaar, Karama, and Deira, which is crowning 10 lucky winners with a share of AED 50,000 in cash on purchases of AED 200 or more until 26 October.
SCENTS OF CELEBRATION
Dubai’s perfume stores are filling the air with final-weekend deals that turn every spritz into a statement. Odora and V Perfumes are offering discounts ranging from 25% to 75% on a wide range of fragrances from timeless Arabic oud to contemporary scents. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on signature perfumes or surprise loved ones with a gift that lingers long after the festivities fade.
SUPERMARKET SAVINGS
Lulu supermarkets and hypermarkets are serving up generous discounts of 25% to 70% on everyday essentials, festive groceries, and gift hampers – ideal for last-minute gatherings.
Over at Carrefour, shoppers spending AED 250 on selected items stand a chance to win 20-gram and 25-gram gold coins worth a total of AED 74,000, while those spending AED 300 in the electronics section could drive away in one of three POLESTAR 4 cars.
Meanwhile, Choitrams is the ultimate one-stop shop for last-minute festive prep, making it easier than ever to tick-off Diwali shopping lists, décor, diyas, and sweets all in one place.
With the Festival of Lights 2025 concluding on 26 October, the clock is ticking for shoppers to make the most of Dubai’s most vibrant sale season. From designer fashion to glittering jewellery, fine fragrances to family rewards, this final weekend promises unbeatable deals and unforgettable finds.
Festival of Lights 2025 is supported by Key Sponsor Commercial Bank of Dubai and Strategic Partners which include: Al Futtaim Malls (Dubai Festival City Mall & Festival Plaza), Al Zarooni Group (Mercato Shopping Mall), AW Rostamani Group, DHAM (Souk Al Seef, Bluewaters, Ibn Battuta Mall, Nad Al Sheba Mall, Palm Jumeirah Mall, and The Outlet Village), Emirates Airline, ENOC, e&, Majid Al Futtaim (City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, and Mall of the Emirates), Merex Investment (City Walk and The Beach, JBR), and talabat.
For more information, visit the Festival of Lights website and follow @DubaiFestivals on Instagram and TikTok.
