The seventh edition of the Dubai Home Festival (DHF) kicks off on October 3, bringing major discounts, new technology showcases, and exclusive prizes to shoppers across the city.
The home retail event will run until October 16, offering deals at more than 100 brands, alongside workshops and immersive experiences.
Mega sale weekend begins
The festival opens with a four-day Mega Sale Weekend from October 3 to 6, with discounts of up to 90% on furniture, décor, electronics, and home appliances. Participating retailers include Crate & Barrel, Chattels & More, Home Box, United Furniture, Galeries Lafayette, and more.
Offers for first-time buyers
In support of the First Time Home Buyer programme led by the Dubai Land Department and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, DHF 2025 offers targeted deals for new homeowners. Shoppers who register on the DLD portal during the event can win a home makeover worth Dhs 15,000 from Noon. Select retailers like CB2, Interiors, and OTAQ HOME are offering additional discounts.
For the first time, a Smart Home Hub will be set up at Dubai Festival Plaza, featuring interactive digital walls, AI-powered design tools, and augmented reality activities. Visitors can explore virtual home configurations, attend family-friendly workshops, and try out personalisation tools powered by new home technologies.
Prizes and cashback rewards
This year’s festival includes the new Shop, Scan and Win – Home Glam Up campaign, where five winners will receive Dhs 20,000 each upon spending Dhs 500 or more. Emax will host a parallel campaign offering Dhs 50,000 in instant scratch-and-win prizes for shoppers spending at least Dhs 1,500. Rewards include products from Samsung, Russell Hobbs, and Crownline.
Tickit users can also earn double points when using linked Visa or MasterCard cards and benefit from cashback offers at 3,500 UAE locations. In addition, Emirates Skywards members will have a chance to win 25 million Miles in a festival draw, with a 25% bonus on Miles earned at participating outlets.
Dubai Holding Community Management, Nakheel Community Management, and Dubai Residential have partnered with Visa and Tickit to offer a 2% cashback for service charge or rent payments made using linked Visa cards through the Tickit app during the festival period.
Staycation deals across Dubai
Participating hotels across Dubai are offering limited-time packages from October 3 to 16. Properties include Raffles The Palm Dubai, voco Dubai The Palm, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, Fairmont Dubai, and others, with offers aimed at both residents and visitors.
DHF 2025 is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment and supported by the Commercial Bank of Dubai, along with several retail, travel, and hospitality partners across the city.
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