Here’s what all you can do in the UAE this Eid Al Adha
Guides gives you a long list of events and festivities during the holiday
Eid Al Adha falls on August 21 in the UAE and holidays have been announced for both public and private sector employees. The private sector holidays are from August 21 to August 23 and we have a whole bunch of offers, deals and events for residents to enjoy Eid in the country, along with more than five firework displays.
Drumming at Al Ghurair
Al Ghurair Centre will host a Drum Fest this Eid — an African drumming session with a group of four artists performing and parading all across the mall dressed up in traditional African attire.
Ferrari World
Guests of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will be able to enjoy a unique set of culturally inspired celebrations from August 22 to 26, including a ‘Cultural Maze’, encounters with the park’s perfume maker and fishermen in the Heritage Village and a theatrical storytelling experience.
Yas Waterworld
At Yas Waterworld guests can experience authentic Emirati culture with performances from local drummers and Ayalah dancers, in addition to all-day access to over 40 thrilling rides, slides and attractions. This includes a 5D water adventure, Cinesplash. Yas Marina will celebrate the first three days of Eid with a spectacular fireworks show at 9pm.
Madinat Jumeirah
Take a romantic abra tour making stops for delicious food as you go about — dine at The Hide, Zheng He’s and Tortuga. This gastronomic abra journey costs Dh888 per couple.
Kids zone at Outlet Village
Creating a fun-filled atmosphere, the action-packed agenda ■ at The Outlet Village for Eid Al Adha will feature a unique kids zone with giant indoor games including a larger-than-life jenga, snakes and ladders, xoxo and Kerplunk. The complimentary kids zone will be open from 3pm to 9pm (August 21 to 25).
Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibn Battuta Mall is hosting an outof-this-world range of space-themed educational activities — 3D outer space simulation, a virtual reality capsule, a Mars Rover replica, a miniature space station, a 3D space photo wall and more — to mark Eid Al Adha. The mall is also hosting a Discovery Channel exhibition at China Court.
Dubai Festival City Mall
Families can bring their little ones to Dubai Festival City Mall to meet cartoon characters Pink Fong and Baby Shark who will perform an interactive medley of popular children’s songs at 4pm and 8pm on August 24-25. The venue will also have two musical fireworks on the first two days of Eid Al Adha.
City Centre Mirdif
Shoppers visiting City Centre Mirdif are in for a magical treat with The Enchanted Circus at Central Galleria. This non-ticketed show will take place from 21 August to 25 August at 4pm, 6pm, 7pm and 9pm.
Dubai Frame
Visitors to Dubai Frame will be entertained by Ayala dancers, roaming entertainment and giveaways for kids taking place from August 22 to 25, from 10am until 8pm.
Dragon Mart 2 will entertain families during the week with popular characters from Iftah Ya Sim Sim in a fun-filled interactive show. Running from August 23 to September 1, this space-themed show will involve plenty of energetic dance numbers and songs for kids.
The Dubai Mall
For Eid, The Dubai Mall will be hosting an array of exciting activities and live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy from August 21 to 24. Kids will have the chance to receive a special gift when they participate in the various arts and crafts workshops hosted by Sheibitna, a much-loved grandfatherly figure from Arabian folklore.
City Centre Deira
City Centre Deira has a firstof-its-kind indoors pop-up event running from the first day of Eid until September 30, which will include various food stalls, pop-up shops and a special entertainment zone for live music and movie screenings from 10am daily. Flight Crew Jump Rope will jump-start the action from August 21 to 24, at 3pm, 6pm, 8.30pm and 10pm.
Al Majaz Waterfront
In Sharjah, Al Majaz Waterfront will host a three-minute fireworks display on the first and second days of Eid Al Adha at 9pm.