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Your ultimate guide to all things Eid in the UAE

Bollywood sirens, international superstars, raging rollercoasters and fabulous fireworks – it’s all happening this Eid in the UAE

  • tabloid! Staff Report
  • Published: 18:39 August 29, 2011

Eid in the UAE
  • Image Credit: IANS/Supplied
  • Clockwise from top left: Jacqueline Fernandes, Katrina Halili, Shahid Kapoor and Wael Kfoury.
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Abu Dhabi

The world’s only Ferrari-branded theme park is the perfect day trip for the entire family this Eid, with 20 Ferrari-themed rides and attractions, including the world’s fastest rollercoaster and racing simulators as well as a series of activities, shows and games, dancers and entertainers.

Interactive shows such as the illusionist show and giant bubble show will offer additional fun for the whole family in between rides. Ferrari World is open from 12pm to 10pm daily. For more information, visit ferrariworldabudhabi.com. General admission tickets for children is Dh165, and Dh225 for adults.

Dubai

Priyanka Chopra
What: International Night
Where: Meydan
When: Sunday

Hariharan
What: Asian Night
Where: Meydan
When: Saturday

Nancy Ajram
What: Arabic Night
Where: Meydan
When: Wednesday

Jacqueline Fernandez
What: International Night
Where: Meydan
When: Sunday

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Sean Paul
Friday: People By Crystal, Raffles Hotel.
Sunday: International Night, Meydan

Kelly Rowland
What: International Night
Where: Meydan
When: Sunday

Shahid Kapoor
What: International Night
Where: Meydan
When: Sunday

Googoosh
What: Persian Night
Where: Meydan
When: Friday

Mocha girls
What: Filipino Night
Where: Meydan
When: Thursday

Max Stevenson
What: Magic show
Where: Dubai Creek Park
When: 4pm-7pm daily during Eid.
For tickets, go to wonderlanduae.com.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Where: Eid-e-Milan at
Dubai World Trade Centre
When: September 9
For tickets, call 050 2254010

Katrina Halili
Friday: Halili will perform at Club 7, Park Regis Hotel. Doors open at 7pm. Saturday: At Kitakits, Marco Polo Hotel. Doors open at 7pm.
For tickets, call 050 6954817

Fireworks
Where: Al Seef street and Dubai Creek Park daily during Eid.
When: 9pm

Fares Karam
Where: Al Bustan Rotana
When: Friday
For tickets, call 600545555

Modhesh world
What: Cartoon character Eid Ccarnival where all cartoon characters will gather.
When: From Thursday to Sunday
Arabs Got Talent finalist Hala Al Turk will perform on Friday. Entry is Dh10.

Wael Kfoury
Where: Al Bustan Rotana
When: Thursday
For tickets, call 600545555

Mercato Mall
From the first day of Eid, watch Freej characters perform daily at 4.15pm, 5.45pm, 7pm and 8.30pm. There will also be performances by Egyptian folkloric dance Al Tanoura, daily at 5.30pm, 7.30pm and 9pm, and balloon benders from 3.30pm to 7.45pm.

Oasis Centre
The mall is hosting its annual Oasis Store Hunt on Thursday and Friday between 5-8pm. Shoppers stand to win up to Dh50,000 in free shopping each day. 

Mirdiff City Centre
Cartoon Network Arabic will be hosting activities and events, including TV screenings of popular hit cartoon shows and colouring stations on Friday, from 5pm–-9pm. Children will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with the Ultimate Alien from Ben 10. Also, Lightning McQueen of Cars 2 fame will be making a special appearance at Hamleys toy store from Wednesday until September 8.

The Dubai Mall
Cultural activities will include live band performances, henna painting, Arabic tents serving coffee and dates, falconry, Emirati heritage activities, face painting, balloon bending and parades featuring acrobats, trumpet players, flag carriers, clowns, stilt walkers and entertainers. Shoppers who spend Dh300 at any of the mall outlets of the malluntil Saturday can enter a draw for winningto win the gift cards. The grand prize is Dh100,000. while others will receiving gift cards worth Dh30,000.Dubai Aquarium, Kidzania and Sega Republic will also host their own events.

Dubai Marina Mall
Children can enjoy riding the Marina Mini  Express train around the mall or the carousel located on the promenade outside the mall daily from 2pm to -11pm.

Sharjah and Ajman 

Fun and games
Sharjah City Centre and Ajman City Centre celebrate Eid with mall-wide entertainment for the entire family On the first four days of Eid, Sharjah City Centre and Ajman City Centres will be filled with fun and festive cheer. with all day entertainment to the delight of children, families and all visitors.Highlights include clowns, balloon benders, dance shows, roaming mascots and musicians and complimentary coffee at mall entrances.
Sharjah Science Museum will feature a number of activities including a screening of its popular show Static Electricity. For more info, go to www.sharjahmuseums.ae

 

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