Eid Al Adha celebrations in UAE: Your ultimate guide

Where to offer Eid Al Adha prayers

There are several mosques in the UAE where people can offer Eid Al Adha prayers. The prayer timings and the locations can be checked below.

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Shop till you drop

You can indulge in some much-needed retail therapy in Sharjah during the days leading up to Eid Al Adha. Some of the top brands in the emirate are offering up to 80 per cent discount on top brands from August 29 to 31.

Sounds like a deal, doesn't it?

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Celebratory fireworks

Dazzling firework displays will fill the skies above Festival City Mall, Yas Marina, Al Qasba, and other areas in the country.
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Be part of festivities

From being able to watch the Lionsgate zone premiere at Dubai Parks and Resorts to watching Dubai's first permanent aqua-based show, to taking a ride on the water karts towards the picturesque view of Al Noor Island in Sharjah, one is absolutely spoilt for choice when celebrating Eid Al Adha in the UAE.

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Chance to win Dh500,000 at 18 Dubai malls

More than 18 malls across Dubai are participating in a promotion, which started on August 24 and runs until the end of Eid.

During the three days of Eid, shoppers can try their luck in a game of 'Spin the Wheel' at Bin Sougat Centre, Oasis Mall and Al Ghurair Centre. The prizes to be won will include an assortment of instant cash prizes and luxury gifts worth between Dh2,500 to Dh50,000.

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Free parking for four days

Now this must be sounding like music to the ears of all who intend to drive around Dubai during Eid Al Adha holidays.

All paid parking zones in Dubai, except multi-level parking lots, will be free of charge from Thursday, August 31, and fees will be restored on Monday, September 4.

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport in Abu Dhabi has also announced that parking in the emirate will be free from Thursday, August 31 until Sunday, September 3. Parking charges will resume at 8am on Monday, September 4.

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Free WiFi

Etisalat announced on Tuesday that it will offer free UAE WiFi - the telco's high-speed public WiFi across malls, restaurants and cafes for residents in the UAE during Eid Al Adha period -August 30-September 9.

UAE WiFi lets residents connect to the internet using their mobile devices in major public locations across the country. During the Eid Al Adha holidays, any individual with a UAE mobile number will be able to enjoy free high-speed and high-quality access through public WiFi.

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Public transport services

For those who don't like to drive or detest the driving hassle in one way or the other, can make full use of the RTA services in Dubai. Whether it is the Dubai Metro, the tram, bus services, water bus, Dubai ferry, or the abras, the RTA will be there for you during the holidays.

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Unlimited mall activities

Majid Al Futtaim malls across the country will brighten up the Eid Al Adha festivities for visitors with a host of offers, grand prizes, dazzling entertainment and interactive activities during the holidays.

The company has planned a jam-packed celebration week for residents and tourists with cash prizes and luxury gifts of up to Dh500,000 up for grabs and breathtaking exclusive family entertainment daily.

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