8 Best Places to Visit in Dubai and Abu Dhabi During The Eid Holidays

Great news for Emiratis—it seems like a five-day weekend is upon us as we’re inching closer to this year’s Ramadan. That means bonus days off and more time to spend with the whole family! 

Dates can still change depending on the moon sighting, but Ramadan will start on April 2 and end by May 1. This likely means that Eid Al Fitr will fall on May 2. The five-day break would begin from Saturday, April 30, until Wednesday, May 4!

The following Dubai Eid holidays, Eid Al Adha and Arafat Day are also expected to fall from July 10 to July 12—another long break for Emiratis!

Wondering what to do during this long holiday? Round up the whole family and celebrate Eid in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with the best things to do in the city: 

Spare a day on your long Dubai Eid break for an extraordinary visit to the IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world’s largest theme park! Families with little kiddos will enjoy the Marvel and Cartoon Network zones where beloved and familiar characters come to greet you. For thrills and spooks, check out The Lost Valley with exciting dinosaur rides and the chilling Haunted Hotel.

On the hunt for more indoor things to do in Dubai? Cool down from the heat on your long break at Dubai Mall. Aside from the usual retail therapy, the mall is also home to family-friendly attractions that will keep you and your kids entertained by visiting aquarium in the Mall. The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at Dubai Mall is like a giant underwater world where you can see all kinds of amazing sea creatures. It's inside one of the biggest shopping malls in the world! You can watch sharks, colorful fish, and even touch some of them. It's a fun place for families to explore and learn about marine life together.

Experience the award-winning Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi—a captivating Ferrari-inspired theme park celebrating the legendary brand. With 44 exhilarating rides, family-friendly attractions, cutting-edge simulators, sensational live shows, and festive events showcasing extraordinary performances from around the world, there’s something for everyone.

Have an out-of-this-world experience with the whole fam when you visit Dubai Garden Glow! Break away from looking at typical nature landscapes and take your time marveling at Garden Glow’s brilliant attractions. Other things you can do in Dubai Garden Glow include traveling back in time at the Dinosaur Park and looking at paintings at the Art Park.

Make your Dubai Eid holiday more exciting by making a day trip out of it! Head first to Dubai Miracle Garden and fall in love with over 150 million blossoms sprawled across the biggest flower garden on the planet. It’s the perfect destination when the Arabian weather starts to cool down, and you can spend hours roaming around the landscape!

On your Dubai Eid holiday break, why not treat your family to the enchanting snowscapes at Snow Abu Dhabi? Snow Abu Dhabi offers a unique winter wonderland experience for families to enjoy during the holidays. Located in the heart of the desert, this indoor snow park provides a refreshing escape from the heat, allowing visitors to indulge in snowball fights, ice skating, and even tobogganing. With enchanting snow-covered landscapes and thrilling activities for all ages, Snow Abu Dhabi promises a memorable and magical holiday adventure for the whole family to cherish.

Dreaming of visiting The Louvre in Paris? No need to book a flight—just visit Louvre Abu Dhabi! If the whole fam is a bunch of art lovers, you can spend your day admiring wonderful paintings and art pieces inside the museum. Some of them are even loaned by The Louvre Paris and other French museums.

Ever wondered how it feels like to be part of a royal family? Feel like major VIPs as you roam around the majestic hallways of Qasr Al Watan! Every corner of the Presidential Palace screams luxury, from its dramatic architecture and elegant interiors to its grand, lush gardens. You can even learn about Arab heritage, thanks to exhibits and motion pictures inside.