Dubai is gearing up for an action-packed 4-day Eid Al Eitehad weekend, bringing the city to life with dazzling fireworks, live concerts, picture-perfect parades, exclusive hotel deals, retail promotions and unforgettable dining experiences.
4-Day Eid Al Eitehad Weekend Packed with Entertainment
As the 54th National Day holiday falls on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday December 2, with the reopening of the outdoor activities along with the cooler weather, Dubai is ready to light up with citywide celebrations from December 1 to 3. Giving most residents a vibrant and well-earned 4-day Eid Al Eitehad weekend to enjoy the most exciting time of the year for both the locals and the visitors.
The city is going to transform into a festive hub filled with mega shopping events, staycation deals and much more. What’s stopping you from planning your long weekend filled with fun, festivities and excitement?
Here’s the list of things you should consider in your National day celebration holiday break.
National Day Parade
In collaboration with Dubai police, the annual Eid Al Eitehad Parade is organized so
residents and visitors can once again enjoy the spectacular sight of majestic horses parading through city walk. Scheduled for December 1 at 4pm, the iconic procession will feature over 1000 participants, including members of Dubai Police, KHDA students and government organisations.
Staycation deals and offers
Leading hotels across Dubai will roll out special stay packages, themed décor and family fun promotions to make the long weekend even more memorable. Participating Hotels include Delta Hotel by Jumeirah Beach, Four Points Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road and many more.
Tourist Attraction
Mushrif Park will host military band performances and horse shows in the National Day Holiday break. Children’s city will welcome young visitors to participate in traditional crafts, theatre workshops and culinary experiences on December 2 and 3. Global Village will hosts live performances, cultural installations much more.
Dazzling Fireworks across the city
Starting from December 2 with Festival Bay and Hatta at 8pm, followed by Souk Al Seef, Bluewaters, and The Beach, JBR at 9pm, Dubai is all set to explode the skyline with breathtaking fireworks.
Meanwhile, Global village will also host massive fireworks displays and synchronised drone shows every night at 9pm from December 1 to 3, promising a truly unforgettable visual experience for residents and visitors as well.
Shopping Festivals
Dubai is an international hub of shopping, and there are massive deals and discounts for shoppers at various stores during December 1 to 3 for the National Day celebration. The city is transforming shopping malls into celebration hubs as well with dazzling décor, family-fun entertainment and free activities.
Ibn Battuta Mall
Ibne Batuta will showcase the rich culture of the UAE through art, poetry and music under the theme Expressions with Art. The celebration will include interactive digital zones, live performances and much more.
Dubai Festival City Mall
During the 4-day eid al eitehad celebration, Dubai Festival City Mall has announced that shoppers can earn double blue points by spending between Dh100 and Dh10000 and scanning their receipts on the blue app from November 28 to December 2. The Mall is also hosting an immersive food market at The Bay by social, featuring carnival games, archery and axe-throwing, cultural events, comedy nights, expert workshops, interactive art installations and gourmet culinary experiences.
City Centre Midriff
A week-long festival of fashion, workshops and entertainment for all ages will be celebrated at City Centre Mirdif from November 28 to December 3. Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities live pottery demos, beads of serenity, Threads of Traditions and Heritage Knots.
Live Entertainment and cultural Celebrations
Dubai has always been a hub for concerts and live events, but this season the city is taking it to the next level with an unforgettable lineup of international artists, captivating performances and unique cultural shows.
Emirati Superstar Balqees will host a concert at Festival Bay on December 2 to celebrate the City’s biggest celebration weekend and deliver a performance filled with her greatest hits and fans’ favourites. Tickets are available starting from Dh75. The event will start with the massive fireworks just before the concert at 8 pm.
The two top GCC singers, regional icon Diana Haddad on December 1 and an emirati talent Shama Hamdan on December 2, will also perform in free live Concerts at City Walk at 8pm. Dubai Opera will host two nights of the hit Kuwaiti comedy Ayal Iblees on December 1 and 2.
With cultural performances and parades at over 20 locations across Dubai, this is the best time to learn about the UAE’s culture. Both locals and visitors can enjoy traditional Emirati arts, Al Alaya, Al Harbia, Yola and Liwa, live folk crafts and storytelling.
Hatta’s outdoor celebrations are back this year with fireworks, folk performances and beautifully lit streets. At 8pm visitors can enjoy a patriotic fireworks show lighting up Hatta’s stunning mountains, promising a truly unforgettable experience.
Also read: How to spend UAE 4-Day National Holiday (Eid Al Etihad) Brea
