Eid Al Fitr in Dubai: prizes of up to Dh200,000, shopping offers and stay offers up for grabs – News
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Shoppers in Dubai have a chance to win up to Dh200,000 while doing their Eid shopping. Those who spend Dh200 at participating malls will receive a digital raffle coupon from which 22 winners will be drawn over three days of Eid to win varying amounts.
The Eidya digital giveaway promotion is part of the wide range of activities organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) to ensure that everyone enjoys a fun and memorable Eid in the emirate.
“We have more than 20 concerts and activities across the city,” Suhaila Ghabash, vice president of festival planning and operations, told Khaleej Times. “We also have fireworks, raffles, staycation deals and lots of unique food deals. “I would ask people to visit as many places as they can and enjoy what Dubai has to offer during the Eid holidays.”
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The campaign comes after a highly successful Ramadan in Dubai, which featured several features including the Big Online Sale and the Ramadan street food festival. “There was a huge collaboration between the public and private sector to create festivities during Ramadan,” Suhaila said. “This was the biggest edition of Ramadan in Dubai. Now that the holy month coincides with the colder months, we want to make Dubai a destination to celebrate Ramadan.”
Fireworks and concerts
Spectacular fireworks shows will light up the sky every night of the three days of Eid at 8 pm On the first day of Eid, everyone can enjoy the pyrotechnics at Dubai Festival City Mall and Hatta. On the second day, the skies over Al Seef will light up with colorful spectacles. On the third day, there will be Eid fireworks at Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR.
Several iconic places and neighborhoods will be illuminated as part of the Eid Reflections. From 8 pm to 3 am on all days of Eid, visitors and residents can enjoy exhibitions in various parts of the city, including Al Seef, Jumeirah Grand Mosque and Dubai Festival City shopping mall.
A series of concerts will also be held during the Eid break. Saudi sensation Abdulmajeed Abdullah will perform on April 13 at Coca-Cola Stadium, while Persian singer Dariush will take the stage at Dubai World Trade Center’s Sheikh Rashid Hall on April 10. Legendary music party Elrow XXL will return to Dubai on April 13 at the city’s Media Amphitheater with Australian music producer Fisher as headliner. For Filipino music fans, two of its most popular artists will be in town. On April 14, Coca-Cola Arena will welcome The Fridge presents Sarah Geronimo x Bambo.
Family fun
It will be the perfect time for families to gather at Global Village, where they can explore the Eid Wonder Souk. Musical fireworks will light up the sky every day at 9 pm and during the celebrations more than 200 cultural and entertainment shows will take place throughout the park.
For sports lovers, the Community Run will take place on April 14 at the Ripe Market with three courses of 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km to choose from. Adventure lovers can also visit Hatta Wadi Hub where they can participate in activities such as archery, zip lining and kayaking.
The Expo City Dubai mosque will host early morning Eid prayers and many popular Hai Ramadan activities will continue.
Stay and Brunch Offers
With a long break on the cards, staycations have become incredibly popular. At H Dubai, children under 12 years old stay and eat free from April 9 to 19. At Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, families can enjoy staycation rates starting from Dh580, including access to the kids’ club and entry to the hotel’s water park, 25 per cent off food and drinks and late departure.
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is offering family holidays during Eid, with nightly rates starting from Dh1,000 including dinner for a family of four, late check-out and a 25 per cent discount on food and drinks.
At Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai by Mourouj Gloria, guests can enjoy a lavish Eid brunch on the second day of the celebrations. In addition to savoring authentic Arabic flavors, you can enjoy access to the pool until 7 p.m.
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