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Dubai announces $27,200 Ramadan home decoration contest
Dubai announces $27,200 Ramadan home decoration contest

Arabian Business

time03-03-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Arabian Business

Dubai announces $27,200 Ramadan home decoration contest

Households in Dubai have been invited to showcase their creativity by adorning their homes with festive decorations and lighting throughout Ramadan to win a top prize of AED100,000 ($27,200). Brand Dubai and Ferjan Dubai announced the launch of the 'Dubai's Best Decorated Ramadan Homes' competition. With prizes, including AED100,000 ($27,200) for the first-place winner, AED60,000 ($16,300) for second place, and AED40,000 ($10,900) for third, the competition encourages families to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan by decorating their homes. Dubai Ramadan decorations Apart from the top three prizes, seven participants will win Umrah trips for two. The competition aligns with the 'Year of the Community', reinforcing cultural heritage, fostering a deeper sense of connection within society, and ensuring that traditions are preserved in meaningful ways for current and future generations. Shaima Al Suwaidi, Director of Brand Dubai, said: 'Dubai is a city that thrives on the creativity and innovation of its community, with festive celebrations playing a key role in bringing people together'. She added that this competition offers a unique opportunity for families to celebrate their traditions, engage with the wider community and create memorable experiences. She said: 'By transforming their homes with festive decorations and lights, residents contribute to a collective celebration that extends beyond their doorsteps, strengthening social bonds in the city.' Submission guidelines are as follows: The competition is open to city residents only; home facades must be decorated with lights and other decorations #RamadanInDubai logo can be incorporated into the decorations Videos should creatively showcase the decorations while reflecting the theme of the 'Year of the Community' The deadline for submissions is March 21. A judging panel will evaluate the most visually striking and innovative submissions. To ensure fair representation and encourage widespread participation, no two winners will be from the same neighbourhood. Aliya Al Shamlan, CEO of Ferjan, said: 'With 2025 declared as the Year of the Community, we want to highlight the role of traditions in strengthening the social fabric of Dubai. Decorating homes is more than just a festive gesture, it's a way for residents to express their identity and creativity, take pride in their surroundings, and contribute to an atmosphere of joy that extends across the city.'

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