Christmas is soon to hit doors with thrilling enjoyment opportunities: feasts, music, prayers, decorations, gatherings, greetings, dancing, sharing gifts, and spending loving moments together.
Some people are good with ideas to celebrate occasions, and others aren’t. Being the second one, I had to struggle to come up with some so you don’t have to.
Since Christmas is more than just sitting on your couch watching movies, especially in the UAE, you’ll find it hard to get ways that will help make your Christmas any better. You can have fun indoors or outdoors; that’s why my list has diverse options which will make your holiday season a little more interesting than usual.
Here are some creative celebration ideas for Christmas to take festivities to the next level. This is for anyone who’s living in the UAE, no matter if it’s Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah.
1. Host A Potluck
Christmas is meant to be celebrated with friends and family. This holiday, you can be creative and enjoy various flavors at a time.
Another great way to contribute to the celebrations is by hosting a potluck.
This way, you’ll get to taste delicious foods from everyone who joins you. This is the perfect way to get your guests involved and also allow them to bring their own favorite dishes. Everyone gets to taste the food!
Catering for your party can be expensive, so if you don’t have the budget for it, then consider having a potluck. This is a great way to save money and at the same time have something different from what your guests are used to.
2. Make Or Buy Plum Cake
Who can forget the amazing Christmas delicacy? We all love plum cakes as they are nutritious and delicious too. Plum cake is a traditional dessert served during Christmas festivities in many countries, including the UAE. It includes ingredients like eggs, icing sugar, butter, cinnamon powder, and more.
You can easily make plum cake at home or buy one from a nearby bakery shop. If you make one at home, then decorate it with colorful sprinkles or candles to make it more attractive for family members and friends.
3. Buy Gift Sets
Gifts are universal. They can brighten anyone’s day anywhere in the world, and the UAE is no exception.
Exchanging gift sets with your friends and family is an amazing way to enjoy Christmas.
Buying fragrances and packing them in set boxes can take time. Therefore, getting already packed bundles of gifts is a better idea.
Fortunately, V Perfumes offers excellent collections of perfume gift sets, body care sets, and other collections for you to easily choose from.
Make a list of friends and family to whom you want to give gifts, then buy gift sets from V Perfumes and because of good discounts, save money on these purchases.
4. Exchange Jewelry
Get some festival-themed jewelry and pair it up with your bestie.
Or, enjoy a DIY jewelry-making session together to create cute accessories.
It’s not only about exchanging gifts with your loved ones but also about sharing your special moments with them. That’s why it would be nice if you could give your best friend or significant other something personalized as a token of your love for them.
You can also choose to give a pendant with their initials on it so they will always remember the gift you gave them and how much you care about them.
5. Decorate & Enjoy
If you’re hosting a party or just want to have a good time with friends and family, it’s always nice to decorate your home with festive decorations.
You can decorate it using Christmas trees, tinsel garlands, lights, and other decorative items like bells or snowflakes. You can even hang up stockings.
Don’t be in a hurry.
Decorating the home can be a perfect family time for you and your kids. Helping each other and cleaning the house is a healthy engaging activity.
Moreover, employees can also engage themselves in such activities by decorating offices and workplaces.
6. Dress Up For Christmas
Wearing woolen shirts on Christmas is a common trend in the West.
However, that is not the case in the Middle East. Most expats or visitors who want to celebrate this event try to embody the culture. Also, the temperature is not as cold here as you can see in Western countries during this time of year.
You can wear whatever clothes you prefer for Christmas. It can be pajamas or a party dress, depending on how you will celebrate the holiday. If you are attending a party, do not forget to wear festive fragrances from our best night party perfume collection.
Most people want to dress in red, as that is a way to visually tell others you are celebrating.
You can even wear attire with reindeer prints or match the colors of Santa’s helpers.
In the UAE, especially Dubai, there may be Christmas-themed parties, so ensure your outfit aligns with the motif.
7. Bake Some Cookies
We all love freshly baked cookies that smell and taste good.
Without worrying about calories, we can enjoy those biscuits with kids, friends, and families.
So, why not create some animated gingerbread shapes or cookies?
If you want to make it more enjoyable, why not get your kids involved?
It’s a great way for them to get involved and have some fun while making something delicious at the same time. Such activities help bring everyone together. Cute, isn’t it?
8. Share Perfumes With Loved Ones
It feels awesome when you smell great. You’d want to share the same experience with others.
Perfumes are amazing love languages you can use to express love to your loved ones. A few whiffs of sprays can evoke memories for others.
Since perfumes are in demand for every occasion, Christmas is no exception.
It is a great way to express your love and appreciation toward someone special in your life. It also helps you stay connected with your loved ones even when they are away from you.
9. Get Christmas Hats
Christmas just wouldn’t be complete without Santa hats. And even if you’re in the UAE, that’s something that won’t change.
You can easily find Santa hats or beanie caps from a nearby store in Dubai. Since Dubai is a little colder in December, these hats would easily go with your Christmas attire.
If you are unable to find a red Santa hat, consider wearing a green elf hat instead.
10. Host A Christmas Movie Party
As an introvert, I’m the kind of person who’d pick this Christmas idea over everything else.
Why? Because you get to spend time with family and enjoy the night without moving a leg.
You can watch Christmas movies on Netflix with your family, friends, or significant others. Hosting a movie outdoors is also an option if you think about it. You can take a projector along with you if you’re going camping. I’ve seen people hosting outdoor movie parties on Jumeirah Beach.
You can have a themed night with snacks and drinks, or just turn up the volume on your sound system and appreciate the show!
11. Buy Some Scented Candles
Scented candles lit in your home are something you’d want to consider this Christmas.
If you’re spending the eve with your significant other, make sure to get romantic scented candles; otherwise, get some generic candles that smell great.
These candles will brighten everyone’s mood with the aroma, making your party even better. It’s important to spend time with loved ones in a calm, therapeutic, and relaxed environment. And your partner will definitely find it cute and romantic.
Scented candles are an excellent way of adding some extra sparkle to your home during the festive season. You can choose from a wide range of scented candles that come in various shapes and sizes as well as different colors and fragrances, such as vanilla-scented, apple-scented, or cinnamon-scented candles.
12. Camping
It’s not something that most people opt for on Christmas, but hey, it’s an idea you can use if you like it.
Unlike Western countries, where there’s snow in the months of Christmas, UAE has pleasant weather. Cold at night and bearable in the morning.
You can go camping at night in Jebel Jais or Fujairah Beach, or you can visit Jumeirah Beach. From there, you can arrange a BBQ. After the night party, you can witness the sunrise event at these locations; trust me, it’s an experience you won’t forget.
Don’t forget to take a camping kit with you along with other necessary things such as LED lights, a small bonfire, music, and food that will entice you. Because you won’t find any nearby supermarket or store.
Make a barbecue outside or place a tent on a seaside or mountain (depending on the location you picked) to get an unforgettable experience.
13. Make Colorful Wreaths
Christmas feels incomplete if there are no wreaths on your door.
I’ve seen many neighbors in Dubai who have wreaths for Christmas on their doors, so you can have one too.
This is an easy DIY project that will brighten up your apartment or home. You can make your own wreath from scratch or buy one from a local craft store (I’d suggest buying from the store to save time!).
Then get creative with all sorts of materials like fabric, yarn, and ribbon. The sky is the limit with this one!
14. Christmas Socks
Christmas socks are one of the easiest ways to embrace the Christmas spirit. These can also make your loved ones feel special on this occasion. You can put some candies or any gift in these socks and hang them on your Christmas tree.
Don’t forget to label them with names because you wouldn’t want the wrong person to open them and ruin the surprise.
Such socks can also work in the workplace as well. You can get them customized with your company logos and a message, which is a perfect corporate gift for the employees.
Not everyone is a fan of Christmas socks as gifts, so it is advised to proceed with caution. 😅🫢
