Eid al-Fitr 2026: 10 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

21grams

21grams offers an à la carte Eid breakfast menu featuring Balkan favourites like Balkan Breakfast, Komplet Egg, Pindjur Eggs, and Balkan Benedict, alongside sweet options such as Princess Crepe, chocolate hazelnut baklava, and limited-edition pastries including dates and walnut phyllo pie and chickpea ragout phyllo pie.

Available daily from 8am (until 4pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends). Visit website.

Orfali Bros

 

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Orfali Bros introduces a special seven-course Eid menu priced at AED350 per person, available for lunch and dinner, featuring signature dishes such as the Aleppo Street Bun, Orfali Labaniyeh, Caviar Bun, Umami Éclair, and Kebab Bel Karaz.

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Bocasu

This Eid, Bocasu and Emirati dessert studio Dibsa present a four-hands dining experience celebrating Japanese and Emirati cuisine. The venue pays tribute to UAE heritage, from a vintage Sheikh Zayed model to a traditional majlis, while the menu highlights both cultures with dishes like Shami with dates, Nashef Gyoza, seared tuna with Emirati rice, wagyu with flamed Findal, and desserts such as Batheetha Cheesecake and Khabisa Brownie.

Call +9714 294 8850.

Jebel Jais

From 17 to 22 March, Jebel Jais is offering complimentary experiences for children under 16, including free meals at 1484 by Puro, the UAE’s highest restaurant, and free access to Jais Flight, the world’s longest zipline, when accompanied by an adult. Families can also enjoy other mountain activities, including the Jais Sky Tour, Red Rock dining, and Bear Grylls Explorers Camp.

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CÉ LA VI DUBAI

Treat yourself and your loved ones to CÉ LA VI Dubai’s award-winning three-course lunch, making any meet-up or reunion extra memorable. In addition, you can also join the Skyline Brunch on Saturday, 21 March, from 12:30pm to 4pm, starting at AED390. Enjoy a sensational set menu, delicious beverages, and lively music while taking in breathtaking views of the Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa, making it the perfect way to spend the long weekend with family and friends.

Lunch: 19 March and 20 March, from 12pm-3:30pm. AED 140 per person and children dine for free. Visit website.

Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

This Eid Al-Fitr, gather with family and friends for the Saturday Welly Club and enjoy Beef Wellington served with seasonal sides and signature sauces, set in a warm gastropub atmosphere.

21 March, from 12:30pm. AED195 per person. Call +9714 281 4111 or email Dine.DubaiTheObelisk@Sofitel.com.

Novikov Abu Dhabi

Novikov Abu Dhabi introduces new dining experiences this Eid, including a complimentary tiramisu with its AED148 Mediterranean lunch (12pm to 4pm). From Eid onwards, the restaurant also launches “Novikov’s Favourites,” a sharing-style dinner set menu priced at AED275, featuring starters, pasta or pizza, and a choice of main.

Call +9712 563 2937 or email reservations@novikovabudhabi.ae.

 

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.