Emirati Women's Day 2021: Things to do

DHAFRA BEACH HOTEL: Have pets, can travel. Chill out at this stunning hotel, close to the island of Sir Baniyas. Close to the hotel is the Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort, which offers fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, tube ride, banana boat and PADI diving courses. Traveling with kids? Children younger than six stay and dine for free while those aged 7-12 years of age stay free and eat for Dh25. DETAILS: An overnight stay with breakfast starts at Dh249.

EMIRATES PALACE: Take in the delicious – and relaxing – tea experience at Le Café. There’s live music and entertainment and an exclusive experience presented by luxury Emirati perfumery brand M.Sentiment. Should you check into the spa and book a 75-minute body treatment, it’ll be upgraded to 90 minutes. DETAILS: Dh350 for two people for the tea experience. To book, call 02 690 7999 or email epauh-restaurants@mohg.com

THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH ISLAND: For one day only, on August 28, there are many, many offers to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day. These include: 40 per cent off on women’s footwear in Ecco; 50 per cent off on all items in Fyor; 50 per cent off at Greenbird Boutique; 60 per cent off on select items in Yessayan Jewellery; and free dessert at Signature By Sanjeev Kapoor for women among others.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, DIFC: At this Art Deco-inspired hotel, a stay comes with complimentary breakfast, tea and spa treatment for two. DETAILS: Offer valid until September 3; starts at Dh1,800. For reservations, email reservations.dubaidifc@ritzcarlton.com or call +971 4 372 2555

YAVA RESTAURANT: Women who eat at this Al Wasl eatery on August 28 get a free dessert with every main or breakfast dish. Your options include Pistachio, lemon cream, berries all topped with Filo pastry; A chocolate dome opened using warm chocolate, all served on a bed of cotton candy; Yava’s Nutty ring; Nutella cake topped with crunchy Oreo biscuits; chocolate cheesecake; tahini suffle; and triple chocolate mousse cake.

BASTA!: Pizza, pasta and more – Emirati women eating dinner at this Italian restaurant get free dessert with every dinner. DETAILS: Basta! Is open from 12pm-12am.

SIX SENSES SPA: Chill out with a relaxing 60-minute treatment and you get a complimentary 15-minute extension. DETAILS: This offer is applicable for all ladies on August 28 at the Six Sense Spa at Renaissance Downtown Dubai. Timings: 11am – 10pm. To book, reservations-dubai-spa@sixsenses.com

DHABA LANE RESTAURANTS: All women get a complimentary drink, Guava Merry, when they eat here on August 28.

MISTER BAKER: Themed cakes and cupcakes are now available across the UAE.

MILLENNIUM PLACE BARSHA HEIGHTS HOTEL: Emirati women eating here on Saturday get 50 per cent off on all food and beverage options. Eating venues include Level Social Café, the M One Restaurant and Twenty9 Lounge. Plus, if you take the Stay and Play package, you get two passes to Dubai Parks and Resorts complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, and a 25 per cent discount on food and beverage, and laundry services. DETAILS: The Stay and Play offer starts at Dh339.