In UAE during the long Eid weekend? Here are things-to-do in the city

If you aren't heading outside UAE, check these out

The Eid Al Fitr dates are out. As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end this weekend, UAE residents are gearing up for the long weekend ahead.
You could travel to nearby destinations like Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia on a tight budget but there is a possibility that these packages would cost a bomb if you look at booking them now.
So, if you intend to stay in the UAE for Eid and celebrate it with your family, we have a list of events you can check out.
From sales offering 80-90 per cent discount to free concerts and free fireworks, we have covered it all:

Watch the Eid fireworks

On the second day of Eid Al Fitr, watch the Dubai skyline lit up with splendid fireworks. Head to Festival City mall in Dubai and watch the musical fireworks in the late evening. What's more, it is absolutely free. So, try to reach early as all the seats could be taken.
Venue: Dubai Festival City Bay
Time: 11pm
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24 hours of rollercoaster thrill

Head to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on June 25 and enjoy 24 hours Rollercoaster Rally with live performances, games, DJ and 4 incredible themed entertainment zones. The fun doesn't end there. Enter the Park at no admission fee between 6am (June 25th) until 11am (June 26th) and pay as you ride.
More details here  

 Attend concert by Majed al Mohandes Live

If you are going for shopping at Dragon Mart 2 during the long weekend, time yourself to catch the free concert by Majed al Mohandes. One of the most popular Arabic pop singers around, you can expect him to sing top hits such as 'Ya Hob Ya Hob', 'Tenadeek' and more.
Venue: Dragon Mart 2 - Ground Floor
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
More details here 

Enjoy 90% off for 24 hours at Yas Mall

Yas Mall will launch a 24-hour mega sale with more than 300 brands at discounts of up to 90 per cent. Stores will open from 10am to 10am on June 25 to June 26. There will be hourly specials post-midnight at Geant, Home Centre, Hamely's, House of Fraser, Tryano, Vox Cinemas, Ferrari World, Fun Works, Ikea and Ace Hardware, among other names.
For those late-night or early bird shoppers, for every hour from 12am until 5am, Yas Mall will give away spot prizes with raffle draws in the form of Yas Mall Gift Cards, starting at Dh1,000 and increasing every hour, reaching Dh15,000 by 5am. The grand prize of the return business class Etihad tickets will be announced at 9am.
More details here 

Visit Bollywood Parks and Resorts

At an unbelievable price of Dh95, UAE residents can visit three parks - MOTIONGATE Dubai, Bollywood Parks and LEGOLAND at this takeaway price from 8pm to 12 am. The offer is valid until June 24, 2017. Do not forget to produce your valid UAE Resident ID at the ticketing gate.
More details here 

Avail discounts on shopping at Expo Centre, Sharjah

There is another sale in the town. The ongoing sale at Expo Centre Sharjah, which started on June 15, will continue all the way till June 30, 2017. The Ramadan Nights offers an unprecedented discount of up to 80 per cent in the region's most anticipated shopping and entertainment extravaganza.
More details here 

Have fun at Modhesh World 2017

If you are in the city during the summer vacation, let your kids have a time of their lives at the Modesh World 2017. The family-centric event takes place exclusively during Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), an initiative that makes the city more exciting for residents and visitors in the summertime.
This annual event, starting on June 20, will last eight weeks and sprawls across six cool, air-conditioned huge halls in Dubai World Trade Centre.
Venue: Halls 1 to 6, Dubai World Trade Centre
Date: June 20 - August 12, 2017
More details here

See Dubai Garden Glow before it closes

Dubai Garden Glow will be open until June 30 so this upcoming long weekend will be your last chance to see miles and miles of majestic light displays. There's even the opportunity to get in close with dinosaurs!
More details here
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