The UAE goes to great lengths to decorate itself during Eid Al Fitr. Municipal areas, buildings, shops, roads and houses are decorated in lights and other cheerful adornments.
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With Eid Al Fitr around the corner Dubai residents prepare for the occasion at Mall of the Emirates.
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Festive lights and decorations on Sheikh Zayed road as UAE residents get ready to celebrate Eid.
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Normally, Eid Al Fitr (which comes at the end of Ramadan) is marked with social visits and feasting with friends. However, with the pandemic still on, residents said they plan on making the most of the circumstances.
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People enjoy the stunning Eid decorations and shopping discounts at Mall of the Emirates.
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Shoppers at Lulu HyperMarket in Al Qusais, Dubai. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has advised residents to celebrate with members of their own households as much as possible, and to avoid family visits and gatherings.
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Residents buying sweets at Al Nujood sweets in Satwa ahead of Eid.
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Eid Al Fitr prayers will be held across the UAE in strict adherence to COVID-19 precautionary measures.
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Shoppers at Old Souq in Sharjah shopping for Eid Al Fitr.
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A family shops at the Lulu hypermarket in Al Qusais, Dubai.
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