Eid al-Fitr 2026: Things to do in the UAE

Celebrating Eid al-Fitr? Gather loved ones for a sumptuous Eid lunch, a laid-back staycation, and more across the UAE

Mimi Kakushi

To celebrate Eid, Mimi Kakushi offers a limited-time selection of festive dishes alongside its regular à la carte menu. Highlights include three signature Eid dishes: Braised Beef Short Rib, Marinated Lamb Striploin, and Hojicha Tiramisu.

Open daily from 12pm-2am, with last orders at 1am during Eid. Call +9714 379 4811 or email book@mimikakushi.ae.

One&Only One Za’abeel

Experience a city retreat at One&Only One Za’abeel with the Time Together at One&Only offer, giving residents up to 20% off the Best Available Rate with daily breakfast. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired breakfast for two in elegant surroundings or in your suite, a daily AED500 dining credit across restaurants including Nobu One Za’abeel and Culinara, and restorative wellness experiences at Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie. Relax by the pool, visit SIRO Fitness Lab, or indulge in cryotherapy, infrared sessions, or a 30-minute massage. Thoughtful touches include amenities for young guests, early check-in from 12pm, late check-out until 6pm, 30% off laundry with three complimentary pieces, and flexible same-day cancellation.

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Brunch & Cake Under the Tree

Brunch & Cake’s alfresco terrace, Under the Tree at Address Montgomerie, offers a peaceful garden setting perfect for an Eid morning with family and friends. Surrounded by greenery, guests can enjoy delicious dishes, live music, all-day kids’ entertainment, and a pet-friendly area.

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City Walk

 

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City Walk in Dubai will celebrate Eid Al Fitr from 19 to 21 March with live music, interactive workshops, and festive activities for families and friends. Visitors can enjoy free evening performances by regional artists Maribel Maalouf, Suzi Ghanem, and Rita Mikhael, while daytime activities at the fountain area include henna, candle-making, mosaic workshops, board games, and an AI photobooth. Activities run daily from 5pm to 10pm, with participation available for guests presenting a receipt of AED100 or more from any City Walk tenant.

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Al Badayer Retreat

At Al Badayer Retreat, Eid comes alive with a traditional desert gathering at Al Madam Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a lavish buffet dinner featuring regional and international favourites, from mezze like hummus and fattoush to hot appetisers such as fried kibbeh and cheese sambousek, alongside signature mains like Lamb Harees, Chicken Molokhiya, and Mahashi, plus live stations with carved ouzi and shawarma. Desserts include kunafa, loukaymat, basbousa, and baklava, served with traditional beverages like jallab, qamar el din, and tamar hindi.

The Eid Buffet Dinner is available from 6pm to 10:30pm, priced at AED199 per person, with children under 6 dining free and those 6–10 at 50% off, valid for the first two days of Eid. Visit Instagram.