12 things to do in Dubai during the long Eid al-Adha weekend

For many of us, this is a six-day holiday…

The moment we have been waiting for is here, let the Eid al-Fitr celebration begin. Starting on Monday, July 19, and continuing until Saturday, July 24, we have compiled the best ways to spend your well-deserved vacation time.

Here are the best things to do in Dubai on a long weekend.

1. Enjoy a social dining experience at DIFC

This Eid al-Fitr, BB DIFC will host a three-day social celebration with a special package. The vibrant modern Oriental will invite guests to enjoy a gourmet feast on July 19, 20, and 21, including sharing snacks, choosing fish or meat from the grill, or delicious vegetarian options. It runs between 1pm and 4pm, with a choice of AED 250 for soft drinks, AED 299 for wine and beer, or AED 450 for French sparkling drinks.

BB DIFC, Gate Village 8, DIFC, Dubai, July 19-21, 1pm to 4pm. Phone: (0)4 407 4444. This is bb.com

2. Book accommodation

For a hassle-free stay, check out The Bonnington by JLT. If you stay between July 19 and 24, 2021, you can enjoy a 50% discount on body massage and facial treatments at Le Michel Spa. You can also upgrade to a deluxe room and a full Irish breakfast buffet for free. A single room is 299 dirhams and a double room is 349 dirhams. They will spend an extra 75 dirhams for afternoon tea.

The Bonnington, Cluster J, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai. Phone: (0)4 356 0000. bonningtontower.com

3. Bella Brunch

The chic Italian restaurant Bella has just launched its first Friday brunch, but you can only experience it during Eid this week. Enjoy four courses of Italian cuisine, including shared dishes, main dishes of your choice and delicious desserts. Brunch is from 12 noon to 5 pm, and guests can choose three hours for their set menu during this period. Flexible packaging is 325 dirhams and family drinks are 550 dirhams, including cocktails such as Aperol Spritz, Moscow Mule and Bellini, as well as signature wines, spirits and bottled beers.

4. Watching fireworks in Sharjah

This week, Dubai has not announced fireworks in the emirate, so you have to go to Abu Dhabi or Sharjah to see them. For three nights starting from Tuesday, July 20, Aljada and Nasma Residences in Sharjah will hold spectacular fireworks displays at 8pm. After that, be sure to stay to watch the screenings in the outdoor cinema, starting at 8.30 every night.

5. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon tea

This lovely Jumeriah cafe offers AED 150 afternoon tea every day.Guests can enjoy A selection of sandwiches and homemade cakes, raspberry puffs, jam scones and fresh curdled cream on a beautiful layered cake stand.Of course there will be tea too, come in English breakfast, green mangoes and peaches, chamomile and earl grey varieties.

SocietyDXB, Jumeriah 1, daily from noon to 5 pm, 150 dirhams. Phone: (04) 222 2811. Social dxb.com

6. Laugh out loud

Want a good giggle? We know where to find it. The Laughter Factory is back for a week of performances, which will open at the Green Party’s Zabeel House on July 21.The show begins at 8:30 pm, featuring American comedians Joe Larson, Candi Abelson and Peter Sumovsky.

The Laughter Factory, Zabeel House The Greens, Wednesday, July 21 at 8.30pm, 160 dirhams. thelaughterfactory.com

7. Sweat and sweat in a stressful class

Bare DXB is a high-impact training program of THAT Concept Store Mall of the Emirates and Business Bay. Complete your steps in a 60-minute course, divided into treadmills and strength exercises. The Dhs120 meeting will involve loud optimistic tunes, a lot of sweat and guaranteed endorphins.

Nude fitness

8. Take a look at the new nightlife spot

The team behind White Dubai opened a brand new venue on Sheikh Zayed Road. CUE is the new home for dining and entertainment in the Sheraton Hotel. Open every night at 8 o’clock in the evening, the vibrant and interesting space serves global-inspired dishes in a dramatic way and provides unique entertainment until late at night.

Reminder Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road Sheraton Hotel, every night from 8pm to 2am. Phone: (0)55 455 6006. Dubai Net

9. Play a ball and relax

Brabra It is the most popular day and night new destination on JBR. Twenty bars, three restaurants and a large beach club are all in one place, so you don’t need to go anywhere else. Spend the day in the sparkling azure swimming pool and Balinese-style beach bar before heading to The Tent, where there are many cool themed bars, all under one roof.

Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday): A single bed starts from AED 200, which can be exchanged for AED 100
Weekends: (Friday and Saturday): Single beds start at Dh300, and Dh150 can be exchanged

Bla Bla, the beach opposite Dubai JBR, is open from 8 am to 3 am. phone: 058 606 3535. @blabladubai

10. Enjoy a seaside lunch

The Beach House is a beautiful Mediterranean restaurant, next to the swimming pool and facing the beach. The menu is varied and includes a variety of fresh salads and seafood, such as crispy squid, “raw” pizza, hearty main dishes and pasta. This beautiful terrace is really the perfect place to share a bottle of chilled wine, a bottle of sangria or sip a signature cocktail, and summer DJ tracks create the ultimate resort atmosphere.

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, the pool pass is 270 dirhams on weekdays, including 170 dirhams, and 270 dirhams on weekends, no credit. The beach house is open daily from 1pm to 11pm. Phone: (0)4 567 8316. @thebeachhousedubai

11. Hang out in the new bar

Goose Island Tap House is a new gastropub in Jumeirah Five Villages. There is a large bar in the center, a full bar food menu, a huge TV screen live broadcasts all major games, and an area dedicated to pool tables and virtual golf. Goose Island Tap House pursues a “follow you” policy to create the ultimate dining and entertainment destination.

Goose Island Tap House, JVC Jumeirah Five Villages, daily from 4pm to 2am. Phone: (0)4 455 9989. Fivehotelsandresorts.com

12. Enjoy endless cheeses and wines

The cool South African steakhouse The City Grill will host Wine and Cheese Week from July 24th to 31st, every day from 7pm to 10pm.Taste white, red and rose wines all the way from South Africa, as well as cheese boards filled with Brie De Meaux, Castagno, Valencay, Crottin, Age Cave, Coulommiers, Idiazabal, Morbier, Livarot with Shropshire. The cheese board and free-flowing wine are priced at AED 199. Of course, please enjoy the cheese without wine, the price is 95 dirhams.

The City Grill, the atrium of Al Habtoor City, Saturday, July 24 to Saturday, July 31, 7pm to 10pm. Phone: (0)4 437 0088. thecitygrillsteakhouse.com