Dubai: It’s all systems go for Dubai as the emirate joins more than a billion Muslims around the world in the celebration of Eid Al Adha with a longer and bigger shopping and social extravaganza beginning tomorrow for two weeks.
The first day of Eid Al Adha will fall on Friday, October 26.
But upon the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the usual four-day ‘Eid in Dubai’ will be celebrated earlier and extended to more than 16 days to give thousands of visiting families a memorable and fun-filled holiday.
Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment has lined up an exciting array of events for ‘Eid in Dubai’ to ensure that there’s something for everyone for the two-week-long celebration.
As well as the ‘Dubai 24 Hours,’ where participating malls will make history by offering a 24-hour shopping experience every Thursday and Friday from October 18 to November 2, shoppers will also get a chance to win up to a million dirhams for the ‘Eidiyat Dubai’ Promotion with just a Dh200 purchase from participating malls.
To add to the festive atmosphere, the emirate will be decorated with bright lights, banners, and flags.
Visitors are also encouraged to stay by Al Seef Street to get the best view of the nightly fireworks display in the skies over Dubai Creek at 9pm beginning Thursday.
Visitors opting to experience traditional activities during Eid celebrations may visit Al Khor, Dubai’s cultural district, for performances from folklore bands, and special promotions at floating restaurants and kiosks. Fun-filled activities also await families at Zabeel Park beginning October 27 for the very first Dubai Water Bash.
