The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has unveiled the highlights of its annual ‘Eid in Dubai’ celebrations aimed at further enhancing Dubai’s position as the holiday destination of choice for families and tourists from Bahrain during the joyous occasion of Eid Al Adha.
Held for ten days from 8 -17 September and featuring a diverse range of events and activities, the ninth edition of ‘Eid in Dubai – Eid Al Adha’ will bring together people from different communities and cultures from within and outside the emirate to showcase the true spirit of Dubai’s multicultural environment under the theme, “United in Celebration”.
Highlights of this year’s ‘Eid in Dubai – Eid Al Adha’ celebrations include live concerts featuring some of the iconic Arab singers, Rabeh Saqer and Shamma Hamdan on 13 September and Mohamed Abdo on 16 September; a performance by Pakistani singer and Sufi maestro Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan; a Looney Tunes show featuring Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny, spectacular fireworks shows and numerous events for families and children hosted by malls across Dubai. In addition to the entertainment offering, Eid shoppers can avail themselves of the opportunity to win prizes up to AED 1.5 million in the ‘Shop. Spin & Win’ promotion run by DFRE in collaboration with the Dubai Shopping Malls Group.
In addition to the ‘Eid in Dubai’ calendar, residents and visitors can also enjoy numerous other attractions that make Dubai a ‘must-visit’ year round destination, including the mega theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure.
Commenting on the ‘Eid in Dubai – Eid Al Adha’ celebrations, Laila Mohammad Suhail, CEO of DFRE, said: “Eid in Dubai will add to the overall holiday experience for visitors from Bahrain who will be in Dubai during this year’s ‘Eid Al Adha’ celebrations. In each edition of “Eid in Dubai” we ensure that the celebrations reach out to the widest possible range of people, in every nook and corner of Dubai, as we want everyone to experience the joy of Eid irrespective of their cultural background. The festivities also offer a wonderful opportunity for visitors from Bahrain who are one of our most important target audiences to explore and discover Emirati customs, cuisine and culture through social, cultural and entertainment events.”
‘EID IN DUBAI- EID AL ADHA’ 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dubai Concerts – Eid Al Adha 2016
13 & 16 September, Dubai World Trade Centre
Iconic Arab singers, Mohamed Abdo Rabeh Saqer & Shamma Hamdan will take the lead in providing world-class entertainment at live concerts organised in collaboration with Rotana, as part of the line-up of events during the ‘Eid in Dubai – Eid Al Adha’ celebrations’ this year. Rabeh Saqer and Shamma Hamdan will perform on 13 September and Mohamed Abdo will take centre stage on 16 September.
‘Shop. Spin & Win AED 1.5 million’
1-17 September, participating malls of DSMG
A rewarding shopping experience awaits residents and visitors to Dubai during the upcoming ‘Eid in Dubai- Eid Al Adha’ celebrations, as an innovative retail promotion ‘Shop, Spin & Win’ by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment and Dubai Shopping Malls Group offers shoppers spending a minimum AED 200 the chance to win prizes worth AED 1.5 million.
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – Live in Concert
16 September, Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre
Pakistani singer and Sufi maestro Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will perform live for one night in Dubai for his only performance of 2016, as part of the ‘Eid in Dubai – Eid Al Adha’ celebrations. At a brand new show featuring a live acoustic segment never seen before, Rahat will play all his biggest Bollywood hits and Qawwali classics in a spectacular 3-hour musical show.
MALL ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Looney Tunes “What Stole My Chicken” Live Show and Workshop
8 – 17 September, Ibn Battuta Mall
The Looney Tunes show featuring Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and Taz in “What Stole My Chicken” will provide live entertainment for the whole family that will run for 10 days in Ibn Battuta Mall as part of the ‘Eid in Dubai- Eid Al Adha’ celebrations.
Iftah Ya Simsim Live Show, Workshop and Parade
8 – 17 September, Dragon Mart 2
Based on the popular Arabic entertainment series for children, the Iftah Ya Simsim live show will make its debut in Dubai in Dragon Mart 2, accompanied by a fun and educational workshop. Characters from this show will also roam the mall before the shows to meet excited guests!
The Jungle Book
21 August – 17 September, CITY WALK expansion, located at Multaqa Al Adua’a (next to Hub Zero)
Step into a fascinating world with your favourite Jungle Book characters. The Jungle Book experience is all about the family exploring the jungle environment together and creating fun memories. Visitors are taken on the journey deep into the Indian Jungle with a feast of visual and audible surroundings.