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City Walk Unplugged Returns with Six Weeks of Live Music and Festive Magic

By Ummulkiram Pardawala December 09, 2025 2 min read

City Walk, Dubai’s premier open-air lifestyle destination, is bringing back its signature event City Walk Unplugged with its fourth season, a six-week open-air music festival that continues to champion standout talent, taking place from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026.

This year’s edition arrives with a renewed sense of energy, bringing back the lively atmosphere that has made Unplugged a favourite moment at the destination since 2022.

Over the past few years, City Walk Unplugged has grown into one of the most anticipated campaign on the destination’s calendar. What began in 2022 as an intimate musical showcase featuring local and regional talents, evolved in 2023 into a nationwide campaign that brought together student councils, music clubs and more than fifty universities across the country.

In 2024, the experience shifted towards a more contemporary format driven by Gen Z talent, with young dance crews and emerging performers bringing a fresh rhythm to the destination. Through each season, City Walk has continued to spotlight rising talent and shape new creative experiences within a lifestyle setting.

This year, Unplugged returns with a new spirit during the Dubai Shopping Festival, transforming into a vibrant six-week festival that celebrates the universal language of music. Visitors can look forward to a mix of regional and local artists, with acoustic acts, bands, vocal performers and DJs appearing across the destination every weekend, along with special shows on festive dates including Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Each week will offer its own atmosphere and lineup, giving guests something new to experience throughout the season.

Beyond the main stage, City Walk will come alive with roaming performances and specially choreographed dance shows that bring movement and colour to the indoor Courtyard, the fountain area and other key zones across the destination. The festive mood will be enhanced by seasonal festive installations, including the signature Christmas Tree at the fountain, decorative structures across all entrances and activation areas and elevated décor throughout the C2 licensed dining district.

As part of the celebrations, visitors can also take part in City Walk’s Dubai Shopping Festival Spend and WIN promotion, giving them the chance to enter a raffle to win an ARCFOX Alpha S. On spend of AED 300 or more at any City Walk participating outlet using the TICKIT Rewards App, shoppers are automatically entered into the draw.

Running throughout the festive period, the promotion adds an exciting touch to the season as shoppers explore the destination’s dining, retail and entertainment experiences.

With a six-week programme of live entertainment supported by festive décor and a variety of dining options and retail DSF offerings, City Walk Unplugged invites residents and visitors to enjoy the season in an open-air setting where music and atmosphere come together in the heart of the city.