Eid Al Adha is upon us and we could not be more excited. As usual, the UAE does not disappoint because there’s so many things to do this week that we honestly can’t keep track! Here are some of our favourites:

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Traditional Feast at Seven Sands

In the spirit of Eid Al Adha, go back to the Emirati roots. Seven Sands Emirati Restaurant at The Beach on JBR is inviting guests to gather together for a culinary feast featuring an authentic selection of dishes that date back to the country’s pearl diving days.

Italian Cuisine at Segreto

Opening its doors especially for lunch over Eid, fine dining Italian Segreto will be hosting its newly-launched special three-course set menu from 22 – 25 August for just Dhs 150 . The charming eatery’s summer offer is not to be missed, with dishes including mozzarella salad, mushroom risotto and tasty panna cotta, to name a few, perfect to share among loved ones.

Combine the Flavours of Asia and Arabia at the Meydan Hotel

The Meydan Hotel makes the perfect place to celebrate this occasion, offering an Arabic food feast with authentic Emirati and Middle Eastern flavoured dishes as well as traditional Chinese and Japanese culinary creations in a luxury and inviting ambience. Prices start at Dhs 165.

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Flip Out With The Family And Friends Eid Al Adha Pass

Looking for fun activities for all the family over the Eid holiday? Here’s a deal you can jump for! Flip Out Family & Friends Pass, is the ideal way to beat the heat for both kids and adults too! Valid from Sunday, 19 August to Thursday, 23 August, up to four people can enjoy one hour in the trampoline park for just Dhs 120.

Build Memories this Eid with Legoland Dubai

Awesome awaits this Eid at Legoland Dubai with a range of fun family activities on offer from 16-24 August. With the holiday almost upon us, Legoland Dubai has rounded up the top reasons to visit the park over the holiday, while keeping all the family entertained.

Say ‘Yaaas’ to Eid At Yas Waterworld

Yas Waterworld is set to entertain guests with a splash-tastic line-up of Eid Al Adha activities. Families and loved ones can experience authentic Emirati culture with performances from local drummers and Ayalah dancers in addition to all-day play on over 40 thrilling rides, slides and attractions including the region’s first 5D water adventure, Cinesplash. Eid Al Adha will also see the return of Yas Waterworld’s Neon Nights on August 24 where celebrations will light up the night with glowing entertainment.

Adventures at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

Guests celebrating Eid at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi can join iconic DC Super Heroes including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, as well as favourite animation characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Scooby-Doo for a festive day of endless family fun. With 29 rides, attractions and live entertainment shows across six lands, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Yas Island’s newest theme park. Guests can experience the thrill with rides in Metropolis and Gotham City while little ones enjoy whimsical rides, a soft play area, face painting and caricatures in Cartoon Junction.

Eid Festivites at Modhesh World

Your little ones will have a chance to meet Modhesh himself as well as enjoying prizes, dress up and even indoor ice skating! Modhesh makes surprise visits and goes on goodwill tours to malls, hospitals and schools to spread cheer and initiate a journey of endless fun, creativity and learning. Modhesh has been capturing the hearts and minds of both parents and children ever since being developed as a home-grown entertainment concept.

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Shopping Mall Celebrations this Eid

Mall of the Emirates

After thrilling audiences all over the world, the legendary King Charles Troupe from New York will be making an appearance in Dubai for the first time. Get ready to be spellbound as this young group of basketball players ring the wackiest basketball game, as they dribble, alley-oop, double dunk and weave their way around a court with the ball all while balancing on a unicycle. Their troupe leader, Kim Anthony Jones (Kip), has accomplished a record setting 164 single jumps on a unicycle while double-dutch jump-roping. Visitors can whip out their smartphones to capture their over-the-top antics at Mall of the Emirates, every day for five days from the the first day of Eid.

City Centre Mirdif

Get your heart racing at City Centre Mirdif with the daredevil antics of performers of the Enchanted Circus from the first day of Eid. Agile aerialists will create a fairytale setting for the audience with their mystical costumes and graceful moves daily during Eid in 20-minute shows at 4pm, 6pm, 7.30pm and 9pm. Get selfie ready, the group will also be around the mall for photo-ops!

City Centre Deira

For those of us with a sweet tooth, this show is perfect. Performers, jugglers, mime artists dressed in loud and eccentric costumes will bring fun for the entire family to the mall every day during Eid at 2pm, 5pm, 7.30pm and 9pm.

City Centre Me’aisem

“I've heard tell that what you imagine sometimes comes true!” City Centre Me’aisem invites the community to join in the festivities as everyone’s favourite characters from the beloved Roald Dahl’s tale will bring smiles to the faces of kids and parents with their easy-to-follow dance moves in four 20-minute shows at 3pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm and 9pm for the first four days of Eid. Kids can join in and dance to the music and dig into the chocolate lollipops by Patchi that will be distributed during the celebrations.

Ibn Battuta Mall

The stars have aligned for an epic event. Ibn Battuta Mall is hosting an out-of-this-world range of space-themed educational activities – 3-D outer space simulation, a virtual reality capsule, a Mars Rover replica, a miniature space station, a 3-D space photo wall and more to mark Eid Al Adha and the Back To School season.