Eid Al Adha potentially falls on 17th and 18th of June this year, which is a Monday and Tuesday. This means that we will very likely have a nice long weekend again in Dubai this year – starting from afterwork Friday 14th of June, and back to work on Wednesday for most on 19th, of June! It also happens to be Father’s Day for most on Sunday 16th of June! What are your plans with the family?

Here are some offers that we recommend, to escape the heat this Eid Al Adha in Dubai. Check back, as we add to the list!

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Times Square Center

Times Square Center is set to host a line-up of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy together, including entertaining shows, free workshops and a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

• Magic Phil Show with Jasmin and Aladdin – Picnic Square, First Floor | 21^st-23^rd June | 4-7pm
• The Confidence Lab and StuDIYo Lab Workshops – Atrium, Ground Floor | 15^th-23^rd June | 12-7pm

While you’re at Times Square – why not do some rock-climbing, or a confidence high-ropes course with the family at Adventure HQ?

Mercato Mall

Mercato invites families and friends to immerse themselves in the joyous celebrations of Eid Al Adha with a spectacular lineup of themed events and activities from the Sunday the 16th, to Wednesday the 19th of June. Highlights, include

• Circus of Wonders 4:15 – 4:45pm, 7:30 – 8:00pm,
• Magic Comedy Show 4:45 – 5:15pm,
• Fantasy Bubble Show 5:20 – 5:40pm, 8:40 – 9:00pm,
• Face Painting | Balloon Bending 5:00 – 8:00pm
• Art and Craft Workshops 5:45 – 6:15pm, 8:00 – 8:30pm.
• Interactive Eid Party Games 6:20 – 6:50pm,
• Roaming Acts 6:00 – 6:20pm.

Check current schedules on mercatoshoppingmall.com

Staycation at Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort

Celebrate Eid Al Adha with the family, with up to 15% off Anantara the Palm’s beautifully-appointed rooms and villas on the shores of Palm Jumeirah if you stay for three nights or more. Daily breakfast, and half board meal plan – included! Rates start from 893 AED a night. +971 4 567 8999. Email here. More info on anantara.com.

Kids Cooking Class at Crescendo

Sign the kids up for a cooking class at Crescendo in Anantara the Palm this long weekend. From washing and chopping fruit to mixing batter and using molds, children will prepare simple yet sensational tasting dishes. Up to 20 children may attend this workshop, which costs 199 AED per child for the Culinary Kids’ Workshop, and 299 AED per child for the Junior Gourmet Workshop. +971 4 567 8304 Email here. More details on anantara.com

Daycation at Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort

What about doing a daycation, a short boat-ride away from Dubai? Take the kids to Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort for an entire day this long weekend. Splash around in their pool, escape the heat in their Kids’ Club, or Games Room for the older ones. Rates are 500 AED per adult, and 250 AED for kids ages 5-11, with 125 AED redeemable on the kids’ dining menu. Packages include a luxurious boat transfer, both ways. More details on anantara.com.

Have a read on what to expect, when doing a daycation at the Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort with kids.

A New Family Brunch at The Link, One Za’abeel

Have you been to the new One Za’abeel? Did you know that they have a family brunch there? Take the kids over to Arrazuna’s Market Brunch this long weekend! Interact with chefs, and indulge in various experiences, including coffee tastings, wine and cheese samplings, and a distillery experience. Children will be entertained with special cooking class, magic shows, face painting, jewellery making and games.

Saturday – Tuesday 12:30-4:30pm – Arrazuna, The Link – One Za’abeel Dubai. 249 AED Soft, 349 AED House | 99 AED kids 5-11 | Kids under 5 & Nannies Complimentary +971 4 666 1617 More details on arrazunadubai.com

*Note that the experiences are part of Ripe Market so will be chargeable

Little Lemons x The Mum Folk Sensory Play Fridays

Start your Eid festivities early, and take the little ones to Sandersons in Police Academy Park on Friday 15th of June for an indoor Eid-themed sensory play-on-a-tray session. Explore the Arabian desert, Arabic tea, the colours of Eid and more. These sessions are suitable for six month olds to four year olds. Drop in any time between 2.30-5.30pm enjoy 15% off the menu. Why cook, it’s a holiday! Book on themumfolk.zbooni.com.

Brunch with Pool Access

With the temperatures soaring, wouldn’t it be deal to do a brunch with the family and then pop over to the pool after? There are a handful of brunches in Dubai that offer just that.

Featured…

Once Upon a Brunch, at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah – with wandering fairies, princess appearances and a magician to keep the older ones, entertained! Prices start from 320 AED for soft package, and guess what – this also includes pool, beach and kids’ club access! +971 4 818 2153 Book here.

Sunkissed Brunch at Habtoor Grand Resort – where you get brunch, pool and beach as well as kid’s club access! Prices start from 300 AED for the soft drinks package. _{Note that Entertainer & More Cravings will not be applicable for this brunch on Saturday 15th June.}

Have a look at Bricks Brunch at Legoland Resort Dubai as well – especially if you have lego-mad kids! It’s pirates theme on Saturday 15th June, plus there’s pool access after brunch! Prices start from 225 AED for the soft drinks package.

Here’s what to expect at the pirate-themed Bricks Brunch!

For details – have a look at our ‘Best Family Brunches in Dubai 2024 : Tried and Tested’ listing!

Pluma Circus Show

Pluma is on, in Dubai Festival City Bay until the Thursday 20th of June 2024 – so if you have sometime this long weekend, take the little ones for a circus show! Good news is they have offered a 30% discount for the remaining shows valid from right now until their very last show, for all Blue, Red, Silver and Gold Seats. Use Code : PLUMA30 – get Pluma Tickets here.

Aya Universe

Have you been to Aya Universe at Wafi Mall? They have introduced a new room recently – known as the Celestial room. It’s a giant ball pit the kids will absolutely love! If you haven’t been there yet – now’s a good time. Get Aya Universe tickets here.

Note that Aya Universe’s Kids go Free offer will not be valid over the public holidays – 15th-18th June, but will be valid for the rest of summer until 7th July 2024.

Have a look at ‘Best Indoor Attractions to take the Kids‘ for other inspo

Dubai Park and Resorts

Families can take advantage of Dubai Parks™ and Resorts’ latest ‘Get Two Park Tickets For The Price Of One’ offer during the Eid break. This includes the Real Madrid World, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND ® Dubai and LEGOLAND ® Waterpark. From adrenaline-pumping rollercoasters, captivating shows, to interactive experiences – Dubai Parks™ and Resorts offer experiences for all ages.

Get discounted Dubai Parks and Resorts tickets*

*195 AED for a 1 day pass ( instead of 295 AED) | 295 AED for a 2 parks 1 day pass ( instead of 355 AED )

Riverland Dubai

Festivities carry on at Riverland in Dubai Parks and Resorts this Eid Al Adha :

• Fireworks on the 1st & 2nd day of Eid at 9:15pm
• Eco-friendly daily laser shows will light up the skies three times every evening at 7:30pm, 8:20pm and 9:30pm.
• ‘Dino Mania’ show, every Wednesday to Sunday at 8:45pm until 23rd June 2024.

IMG World of Adventures

Why not escape the heat and take the kids to IMG World for some indoor entertainment? Bear in mind height restrictions – from 1.05m (accompanied, with an adult), to most rides from 1.25m and above. Get discounted* IMG World Tickets here, for 213 AED instead of 365 AED!

Use EID PROMO CODE : PLEIDAD24.

Lunch with the Family at Bluewaters Island Dubai

Now that you are off work – why not take the family to a business lunch? Not all business lunch offers are for adults-only. There are a handful which are fairly family-friendly and guess what – some are available over the public holidays as well!

Featured, Miya – Greek restaurant located at Bluewaters Island Dubai. There is also Virgin Izakaya right next door if you fancy Japanese.

For details, and to find out what other business lunches are available over the public holiday – have a look at our Business Lunches in Dubai Marina, Bluewaters, JLT and Palm Jumeirah listing.

Illusion City

While you’re still at Bluewaters Island, take the kids to Illusion City after lunch. It’s a nice installation to spend an afternoon in – especially for the older kids who are curious and would like to understand how things work! The fab thing is Kids under 7 go free with each paying Adult, and tickets cost 75 AED. More on IllusionCity.ae.

Shop at Organic Foods and Cafe and Stay for “2 for 1“ Pizzas

If you’re stuck on ideas on where to eat with the kids – take them to Organic Foods and Cafe over the Eid weekend. It’s their promotional weekend – so most things in-store is 20% off, AND all pizzas in their cafe is Buy 1 get 1 free! That way you can get your monthly shopping done, on a bargain and get the kids fed, without breaking the budget. Win-win, right?

These OFC stores do pizzas :

• Sheikh Zayed Road
• The Greens
• Cityland _{(Has an indoor play corner!)}
• Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah

PS – It’s also Buy 1 get 1 free on their pizzas every Tuesdays, so this applies this long weekend on Tuesday, 18th of June!

You can also shop online that weekend instead if you are too lazy to step out!

Restaurants with an Indoor Play Area

If you just want to chill out with the little ones in a restaurant that has an indoor play area – don’t worry – there are so many in Dubai! Featured, Shvilli in Nakheel Mall at the Palm – which also has complimentary cooking classes on Sundays.

For this and other options, have a look at our Restaurants with Indoor Play Areas in Dubai listing!

Matilda at Etihad Arena

If you’ve taken the whole week off – guess what? Matilda The Musical is playing at Etihad Arena from Thursday 20th June, to Sunday 23rd June 2024. Take the kids down to Abu Dhabi to watch the show! Get Matilda tickets here.

Check back as we add to this listing!