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Experience the joy & spirit of the festive season

16th Swiss Christmas Market

Entrance to the event is free

 

The Swiss Christmas Market is one of the most popular events during the Yuletide season in the Emirates and is certainly one of the highlights in the Events Calendar of the Swiss Business Council Abu Dhabi. The four-day-long affair ushers its guests into the holiday spirit and offers enjoyment and entertainment for everyone.

 

It brings together the local and expatriate communities in Abu Dhabi highlighting Swiss customs and traditions and serves as a meeting point for friends and families in a merry atmosphere. A small Swiss Village with 50 beautifully adorned wooden chalets show guests a potpourri of articles, ornaments, decorative gifts and handicraft items typical of the season, and present a selection of culinary delicacies, collectively providing a unique Christmas shopping experience.

 

Relish Swiss food specialties like “Raclette”, a Swiss potato and cheese dish and of course the traditional Swiss Fondue, a “fun-to-do” dish best enjoyed with friends.

 

The jolly market atmosphere is enhanced by the wonderful aroma of freshly baked cookies and other seasonal delicacies and is bound to put you in a cheerful mood, making you forget that you are far away from your homeland at this very special time of the year.

 

True to good Swiss tradition a musical note will be added with the presence of the “Original Appenzeller Streichmusik Alder”, one of the most famous Swiss folklore bands promoting Swiss tradition all over the world, and local school choirs will complement this extraordinary and joyful holiday treat with their rendition of popular and well-loved Christmas carols every afternoon. Guests will be most welcome to sing along!

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We thank all our sponsors who make this event possible

and with their partnership assure the continuation of the Swiss Christmas Market's success story.

 

Entrance to this event is free

 

Opening hours
tbc 

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Kids activities - free of charge
14 hrs – Storyteller, face painting, Christmas themed arts & crafts and much more
16 hrs – Decorate your own gingerbread
19 hrs – Open Air Cinema

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