COP28 in UAE: After climate action, Expo City Dubai turns into Christmas village

COP28 in UAE: After climate action, Expo City Dubai turns into Christmas village

Published: Thu 14 Dec 2023, 12:55 PM Last updated: Thu 14 Dec 2023, 1:01 PM

Now that COP28 is over, Expo City Dubai will turn into a winter wonderland – with Santa Claus ensuring sustainability and climate awareness at the core of the merry celebration.

To start the holiday cheer, everyone is invited to witness the lighting of a giant 52-foot Christmas tree on Friday, December 15, at 6pm at the iconic Al Wasl Dome that will be turned into a Christmas village.

According to Expo City, the tree is recycled from last year, and it will be at the heart of the celebrations. “Al Wasl Dome is decked out with repurposed decorations and energy-efficient lighting and throughout the village, visitors can take on climate challenges, collect stamps and join the elves in eco-friendly workshops.”

There's also an eco-toy factory where children can make their own toys from recycled materials and learn more about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)

Eco-friendly festive experiences

Keeping up with the legacy of COP28, there are plenty of eco-friendly festive experiences that will increase climate awareness and promote green living, including Santa’s sustainable house, Mrs Claus’ bakery, an eco-friendly toy factory and Frosty’s farmhouse.

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