Indulge in the season's Hot deals

There are plenty of special Eid offers around, from meals in fine-dining restaurants, to relaxing holidays in some of the world's most luxurious resorts, as well as the best local weekend breaks.

Eid Al Fitr is the three-day celebration that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Following the sacrifices and solemnity of Ramadan, Muslims gather with friends and family to dine together and enjoy Eid festivities. At this time, throughout the UAE, there are many special deals on offer to mark this auspicious celebration.

Hotel Breaks

Want to get away from it all? Many hotels have special offers on mini-breaks so that you can enjoy the Eid celebrations in a luxurious setting.

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi in Dubai is offering a double room (sea view) starting from Dh1,800 per night including breakfast for a three-night minimum stay.

For a double room (sea view) including breakfast at The Westin Beach Resort and Marina in Dubai, the price starts at Dh2,200 per night for a three-night minimum stay.

Jumeirah Emirates Towers also has special deals for guests wanting an Eid Al Fitr retreat. People staying a minimum of two nights at Jumeirah Emirates Towers during Eid Al Fitr will receive special room rates and a variety of benefits — such as early check-in from 10am, complimentary breakfast, 50 per cent off at all restaurants and late check-out until 6pm. In addition, guests will also receive complimentary access to Wild Wadi and a complimentary fitness consultation at The Health Club. Prices start at Dh1,290 for a deluxe room, Dh1,790 for a club executive room and Dh1,990 for an apex suite.

Holidays

If a short hotel break is not enough, both Emirates Holidays and Etihad Airways are offering special Eid packages to help travellers unwind while experiencing some of the most sought-after global destinations.

Emirates Holidays, which is offering deals in Europe, Malaysia and the Indian Ocean, is giving travellers the chance to extend their Eid break with extra nights free on all the seasonal special deals.

"With Eid just around the corner, we are delighted to offer UAE residents a series of affordable, quality, tailor-made holiday packages to some of the world's most stunning and intriguing destinations," says John Felix, Senior Vice President of Emirates Holidays.

For a decadent pampering holiday, a three-night stay — with the fourth night free — at the Banyan Trees in Seychelles starts at Dh9,500. If you want to mix relaxation with cultural discovery, head to the Radisson Plaza Resort and Spa Kumarakom in Kochi. The price for a three-night stay starts at Dh5,020.

For a fast-paced city break, there are many options to choose from — such as Istanbul, Vienna, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai — with prices starting at Dh5,455.

To unwind in the sanctuary of the Indian Ocean, Emirates Holidays is offering travellers a double value package — six nights for the price of three — at the Oberoi Mauritius in a luxury pavilion. Prices start from Dh10,620. On all Emirates Holidays' breaks, skywards members will receive 20 per cent bonus miles when hotel accommodation is booked for a minimum of three nights.

Airlines

Between September 1 and November 10, Etihad Airways is slashing many airfares by up to 50 per cent for Asian and Middle Eastern destinations, and more than 50 per cent for certain European destinations.

"Etihad is proud to unveil these great fares that will provide customers with the opportunity to visit family and friends who live abroad," says Geert Boven, Etihad's executive vice president sales and services.

Return economy flights from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok start from Dh1,293, a discount of 37 per cent on the usual price, Kuala Lumpur drops 30 per cent to Dh1,851 and Cairo prices start at Dh1,163, a discount of 23 per cent.

Customers wishing to travel to Africa can take advantage of the airline's reduced fares, which include Johannesburg from Dh2,130, a 34 per cent discount on the normal fare, and Casablanca from Dh1,851, a discount of 20 per cent. For those who wish to travel to London, the far has been cut by 52 per cent to Dh1,900.

Sales

Diamonds are always a girl's best friend, and this Eid Harvey Nichols is looking for fashionistas who can spot the real thing from 'faux' bling. During October, customers who make purchases worth more than Dh2,000 will have an exclusive opportunity to win a Messika diamond worth more than Dh30,000. The one carat Messika diamond will be showcased alongside 49 other sparkling, albeit 'faux' diamonds. The customers who can successfully identify it will go into the draw to win the Messika diamond, the perfect gift for Eid.

Other prizes will include Natura Bisse's Diamond Cream worth Dh2,000 and a chocoholic's gift hamper from Galler worth Dh2,000.

Restaurants

After the culinary delights of iftar, you might be forgiven for thinking that mealtimes during Eid are a hum-drum affair. But with so many fine-dining establishments in the region, food-lovers need not fear. The Garden restaurant in Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi will host special Arabic brunches through Eid. Prices — excluding service charge and tour-ism fee — are Dh125 for adults. Children between the ages of seven and twelve can dine for Dh75 and children under seven dine free.

At Madinat Jumeirah, diners can choose from one of three restaurants to celebrate Eid — Al Muna, Arboretum and Khaymat Al Bahar. With a vast array of food on offer, prices start from Dh195 for a lunch buffet and Dh210 for a dinner buffet.

If you love risottos, then head to Andiamo!, which is located in Grand Hyatt Dubai for 'Grand Risotto Thursdays', where several types of meat, seafood and vegetarian risottos will be cooked up by the new Italian chef, Salvatore de Vincentis, at a live cooking station. For Dh55, enjoy the best Italian rice dishes for dinner.

Events

At Mall of the Emirates, the Eid celebrations will culminate in performances from an Iranian dance group, Otlar Dance Company.

The show will include both musicians and dancers, who will perform Azeri dances.

Visitors at Mall of the Emirates can catch the 20-minute performance three times daily at 9.45pm, 10.45pm and 11.45pm.