Emirati Women’s Day 2026: Deals and desserts across the UAE

Some things need to be celebrated – like a cool breeze on a sunny day or a rainbow after a storm. Like people, resilient in the face of adversity. On Emirati Women’s Day – marked annually on Aug 28 – we doff our caps to the women in the UAE who have made a difference.  In true UAE-style however, we recognise all women for their indominable spirit with deals, desserts, and more across the country.

Here’s a look at how you can join the celebration this year.

It’s perfectly normal to feel a bit burnt out at the end of a vacation with the kids. As summer comes to a close, gift yourself – or someone you love – a staycation that comes with a complimentary upgrade, where you can enjoy the comfort minus the clean up. Besides free upgrades when booking a stay with breakfast at Arjaan by Rotana, you’ll also get a complimentary stay for the kids (under 12) with half board, and a late check-out.

 Price: Various

When: Until Sep 30

Where: Dubai Media City

Celebrate a country’s legacy and its rich inheritance when you eat at ANA, where the breakfast draws from the Emirati palate. The Emirati Breakfast for Two features fluffy egg balaleet, velvety ashta, creamy labneh, crisp falafel, fragrant zaatar, natural honey, mixed olives, fresh watermelon, Puck cream cheese, warm shebab, and freshly baked khameer bread. Celebrations have never felt so delicious.

Price: Dh158

When: 10am-noon

Where: The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai  and Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi

Ladies get ready for a sweet surprise when you dine in at AMELIA Dubai this Friday. You’ll be treated to a complimentary Pelota de Chocolate (Chocolate Fondant) – because what says we appreciate you more than decadent dessert?

Price: Free, when you dine here

When: Aug 28, 7pm-10pm

Where: Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai

There’s nothing quite like a giggle and a goss with friends over coffee and cake. But the experience does level up at French Mediterranean restaurant carine – where both coffee and cake tango with pistachios and cream. The result is a decadent Pistachio Tiramisu, created specifically for Emirati Women’s Day (August 28) and the weekend after it.

Price: Free on Aug 28 for women; Dh65 thru the weekend after

When: Aug 28-30

Where: Carine, Emirates Golf Club

This homegrown brand is all about authenticity, in its food and beverage options and in its celebrations. This Emirati Women’s Day, the café is giving Emirati women a huge discount on its menu of roasted coffees, matcha, teas and delicious food on-site.

Price: 50% off for Emirati women

When: Aug 28-31, 7.30am-10pm

Where: Dubai Design District

They may be small pockets, but each of the ‘jewel’ dim sums at China Tang Dubai hold a big message: of strength, of resilience. The six dim sums are Pearl Garden Dumpling, with water chestnut filling; Sapphire Silk Dumpling,  mushrooms in a blue case;  Ruby Blossom Dumpling, filled with mixed vegetables; Imperial Jade Dumpling with a scallop and shrimp filling; Amber Crystal Dumpling, stuffed with chicken; and Golden Topaz Dumpling, a Xiao Long Bao. Each colour and flavour has been chosen with a value in mind Inspired by this year’s theme, “We Emerge Stronger and Better,” announced by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi. And each collection is called Jewels of Her Strength.

Price: Dh54 per basket

When: Aug 24-31

Where: The Lana Promenade

This café is going all girlie on us with two pink treats created just for Emirati Women’s Day. The strawberry matcha and pink éclair is a combination that’s a sweet take on classics. What you won’t find here are rude chunks of fruit, instead, you’ll find smooth creations with the soul of strawberry. Interest piqued? You’ve got an entire month to try them out.

When: Aug 28-Sep 28

Where: Dubai Hills Mall

Prone to overthinking things? This year, don’t. For every Dh15 you spend on something at Dunkin’ JLT, you’ll get a free coffee  - simple right? Happy celebrating.

Need a little pick me up? If so, this is one you want to consider. The special here begins with Dubai Harmony Treatment – a dance of hot and cold techniques designed to regenerate the skin, improve circulation, oxygenate tissues and relieve muscle tension. Then there’s a four-hand treatment known as the Bastien Duo.

Price: Dh1,500 per person for the 2.5-hour Path to Calm Ritual

When: Aug 28-Sep 30

Where: One&Only The Palm

Local gets vocal at Gerbou this year, where favourites such as Balaleet, Lamb Harees, Chicken Machboos, Lamb Tharead, and Logaimat are on the menu. And it’s not just the food either – the ambience is rich in cultural treats, from camel leather sofas and embroidered pillows featuring Ghaf trees to Sadu-inspired woodwork.

Price: Various

When: Daily, 7am-11pm

Where: Nad Al Sheba

Ladies, take a moment to celebrate everything that you have achieved today. Reward yourself with a pause at La Maison Ani, where a new dessert is being concocted. It’s called a Tarte Cacahuète & Caramel Salé and has a chocolate tart base, filled with peanut caramel, chocolate ganache and sea salt caramel, finished with a cloud of vanilla mascarpone cream. On Emirati Women’s Day, you will be recognised for all you do with one of these, complementary, during lunch and dinner service.

Price: Free for women

When: Aug 28

Where: Dubai Mall

Fusion fare can go one of two ways – a magnificent addition to the menu or a disaster that everyone will remember forever more. Ladurée is hoping its Emirati-French mash-up, known as Assida French Toast, will sit firmly in the favourites list. It’s basically a golden French toast layered with saffron-infused aseeda, Arabic coffee caramel, hazelnut and cardamom crumble, creamy vanilla ice cream, pistachios, and delicate dried rose petals. We think it’s a pretty safe bet.  

Price: Dh79

When: Aug 28

Where: Ladurée, across all outlets in the UAE 

This Friday’s lunch (and dinner) date just got a whole lot sweeter thanks to this Fashion Avenue restaurant. As tribute to women everywhere, ladies who dine at L’Avenue will be served its signature cheesecake on the day.

Price: Free for women dining here.

When: Aug 28

Where: The Dubai Mall

For a Bengali-style feast for the senses – and the taste buds – reserve your spot at the Bong Bhoj table which will give you a front row seat to a celebration of flavours and  to views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. Among the tasters are Doi Phuchka, Kosha Mangsho (lamb), Lepu Pata Murgir Jhol (chicken), and Chanar Kofta Curry (cottage cheese). End on a delicious note with Patishapta.

Price: From Dh175

When: Aug 15-Aug 31

Where: Mausam, Dubai Mall

Yes, there’ll be a complementary box of treats. And a rose. But for all those wanting to cement a memory, on Emirati Women’s Day, there will also be the offerings from The Charmerie – you (and your companion) can pick a bracelet, personalise it with the charms that charm you and walk away with a keepsake that’ll have you feeling warm and fuzzy. You can also try your luck at a game of Plinko – you are guaranteed to win a discount (up to 35 per cent off).

Price: A la carte

When: Aug 28

Where: Dubai Mall

Knead those knots out of your system before you get the goss sis. How? Turn up at Raffles Dubai this August with a pal, indulge in a 60-minute massage that will have you sighing with happiness before you begin on the tea. This session of chill comes with sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream, and artfully crafted pastries, alongside free-flowing TWG teas.

Price: Dh450 per person, includes a 60-minute massage and Afternoon Tea.

When: August, 2-6pm (Afternoon Tea)

Where: Sheikh Rashid Road

A massage…because sometimes you just need to take a break from the daily hubbub and pamper yourself. At this spa, a 75-minute massage comes with a gift. You can pick from a massage oil, anti-cellulite oil, and Butterfly Pea Tea.

Price: Dh455

When: Until Aug 31

Where: Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai

It’s the quiet spaces that invite heart-to-heart conversations – the kind that stay with you long after the meeting is done. And for now, you can claim a spot that not only encourages confidence but also does it while treating you to all manner of delicious nibbles. The Tea Room at Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel’s Coastal, Tropical & Floral Afternoon Tea comes with savouries - including seared scallops with celeriac purée, tomato jam and balsamic pearls – and sweets such as mango and coconut mousse.

Price: 30 per cent off Coastal, Tropical & Floral Afternoon Tea

When: Aug 26 – Sep 2, noon-9pm

Where: Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel

Try a dessert rose this week. With notes of orange blossom and strawberry, this is one bloom you’ll want to partake in.

Price: Dh70

When: Until Aug 28

Where: Address Dubai Mall

Four days, four sessions – to unwind and give yourself a chance to breathe. Take it easy with these classes that will suit women of all ages and abilities. The programme begins with a Hatha Yoga session at VEO Manzil on Thursday evening, followed by Hatha Yoga at VEO Arabian Ranches 2 on Friday. On Saturday, guests can enjoy a Flow Yoga session at VEO Meadows, before the programme concludes with a final Hatha Yoga session at VEO Hayya Lakes on Sunday.

Price: Free, advance booking needed

When: Aug 27-Aug 30, various

Where: Manzil, Arabian Ranches 2, Meadows, Lakes

If relaxation is on your mind, keep an eye on this spa, which is offering a discount on a combo deal that includes a Quartz stone massage targeting the back and an express facial treatment. Looking snatched has never been so easy.

Price: Dh680

When: Aug 28-31

Where: DIFC

Give yourself a glow-up with a lymphatic drainage massage or under-eye treatment, IV drip or a peptide-based treatment from Yugen Care by Dr. Gehad. For Emirati Women’s Day, the clinic is offering special packages all month long.

Price: Various

When: until the end of Aug, 9am-9pm (Sat-Thu)

Where: Jumeirah 3

Emiratis are known for their hospitality, and ZEA has been paying attention. This year, it celebrates Emirati women by offering a complementary dessert platter – with a selection of house favourites - on Aug 28.

Price: Free for Emirati women dining here

When: Aug 28

Where: Level C, Emirates Financial Tower, DIFC, Dubai