Celebrate Onam at City Centre Deira with flowers, feasts and fervour

Dubai, UAE – 6 September 2024

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant festivities of Onam at City Centre Deira this month. To celebrate the traditional harvest festival and rich cultural heritage of the Indian state of Kerala, the mall is offering an array of events and experiences to make your visit and festive period unforgettable.
Over two weekends, City Centre Deira will transform into a hub of centuries-old festivities, inviting everyone to come together and celebrate Onam in the present day, as part of the mall’s commitment to engaging  with communities by celebrating the moments that matter most to them.

Bringing the time-honoured culture and traditions of one of the UAE’s biggest expat communities – the Keralites – to the fore, the mall is making it a celebration for every visitor with a big dose of joy, culture and shopping bonuses!

Pose with a pookkalam
Enjoy a visual feast as an Indian artist creates an intricate pookalam – or floral carpet – an arrangement that symbolises the ushering in of prosperity and happiness. This masterpiece of petals will be showcased in the heart of the mall at the at the Centre Court, facing LC Waikiki, on September 10, offering a perfect photo opportunity and a chance to witness this beautiful practice come to life.

Enjoy a drums parade
Feel the rhythm of the celebration with some electrifying drum beats. Over two weekends – September 6 to 8 and September 13 to 15 – visitors can experience the pulsating beats of this “chenda mela” or drums festivity that will fill the mall with its typical fervour, making their visit all the more special.

Avail of 10X SHARE points
In addition to the cultural festivities, shoppers at City Centre Deira will enjoy a special 10X SHARE points offer on all their purchases in fashion, accessories, footwear, electronics, and home furnishings, from September 6 to 15. It’s the mall’s way of giving back to its community and making their shopping even more rewarding.