Are you ready for those sleigh bells to ring? Craving a mince pie? And compiling a Christmas list?

Dubai is getting ready to become Christmasfied (we are) with tall fir trees decked out in decorations, festive markets, and Santa's grottos.

After its success in 2022, Expo City will transform into Winter City this year.

There will be plenty of time to explore the winter wonderland during the Crimbo event, which begins on Sunday December 8 and ends on Sunday January 7.

Last year, you probably marveled at the chalet-style huts, pine trees, and fairground.

Throughout Al Wasl Plaza, there was a 52-foot tree decked out with decorations and metres of lights, as well as a letter-to-Santa station, where little ones could write their requests down on paper.

Other seasonal events include Santa’s Grotto, jumping, sliding, climbing and zip-lining pursuits, as well as gingerbread, wreath and ornament-making workshops. We’re expecting more of the same this year.

Sign us up for hot chocolate, mulled drinks and mince pies, and stay tuned to Time Out for when Winter City will host a Christmas light switch-on.

Getting ready for Christmas seems easy when you don't have to pay a dirham to enter Winter City.