- By Supratik Das
- Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:32 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Dubai Diwali video: The essence of Diwali has illuminated Dubai with a magical festive light this year, generating a spectacle that has taken the world by storm. Roads, buildings, and apartments all over the city have been covered in sparkling lights and bright decorations, reflecting the way the festival of lights breaks boundaries and brings communities together to celebrate.
In a viral social media video, Indian woman Nikita Pancholi from Dubai, who has been living abroad, captured the city's stunning Diwali preparations. The video on her Instagram account @lifebetweensweetandsalt has captured the internet imagination not just for how lovely it looks, but also for how it makes every Indian living away from India feel.
Viral Video Captures Diwali Glow
Filmed from her car, Pancholi’s video shows rows of apartment buildings shimmering with strings of lights, balconies glowing with vibrant hues, and the streets glistening in the reflection of festive decor. The text overlay in her video reads, “Dubai is all ready for Diwali,” a perfect summary of the city’s mesmerizing festive mood.
Sharing the post, Pancholi captioned, "It's that time of the year. Dubai doesn't just celebrate, it dazzles." The caption, as much as the visuals, struck a chord with the audience who swamped the comments section with heartfelt wishes and emotional messages.
Social Media Reacts With Admiration
The video has already accumulated more than 165,000 views, with hundreds of comments by users worldwide. They showed nostalgia and happiness watching the celebrations from overseas, describing it as a "piece of India away from home."
One of them posted, "I miss home, particularly when there are festivals." Another said, "I also saw my house in this video!" A third one posted, "Dubai really knows how to welcome all cultures." The viewers from surrounding countries also felt transported to a festive scene. One from Pakistan posted, "I wish Abu Dhabi had celebrated this Diwali too." Others lauded Dubai for its multicultural spirit and how the city celebrates all traditions alike with equal fanfare.
This glowing display across Dubai’s skyline stands as an example to how the festival of Diwali, traditionally celebrated across India, has become a truly global celebration. The dazzling lights are not just a symbol of festivity, but also of unity, harmony, and shared cultural appreciation. As one viewer aptly noted, “Dubai looks like a part of India during Diwali.”
From Bur Dubai to Jumeirah, and from apartment balconies to high-end towers, the shine of Diwali has transformed Dubai into a canvas of lights and hues. The festivities remind us how the Indian community keeps its traditions alive in foreign lands, and also invite others to participate in its merriment.
Diwali, the celebration of light triumphing over darkness, keeps bridging divides and uniting the people — and this year, Dubai has again shown celebration has no boundaries.