Eid in Dubai: Click for mall-to-mall guide to non-stop shopping fest

Malls in Dubai plan to roll out the red carpet for their visitors during the forthcoming ‘Eid in Dubai- Eid Al Adha’ celebrations by offering longer shopping hours and several entertaining activities that will complement the exciting calendar of events drawn up by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), and the organisers of ‘Eid in Dubai’.

The ‘Eid in Dubai’ celebrations from October 10-19 is being organised by DFRE for the sixth successive year to position Dubai as the destination of choice for families and tourists during the joyous occasion of Eid Al Adha.

The highlight of the ‘Eid in Dubai’ celebrations will be the ‘Dubai 24 Hours’ shopping initiative that was launched last year on a directive from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Eight leading malls will be participating in ‘Dubai 24 Hours’ on the Day 1 and 2 of Eid Al Adha, allowing families and tourists to enjoy the experience of staying in shopping malls into the early hours of the morning, and picking up great bargains and deals from participating malls and thousands of retail outlets who will stay open round-the-clock.

The malls that are participating in the ‘Dubai 24 hours’ initiative are The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre, Mirdif City Centre, Dubai Festival City Mall, Oasis Centre, Arabian Centre and Lamcy Plaza.

These eight malls will also offer extended shopping hours during the other days of the Eid in Dubai celebrations from 10am to 2am, and dining hours until 3am.

Additionally, several other malls including Mercato, Ibn Battuta Mall, BurJuman, Dubai Outlet Mall,  Al Ghurair Centre and Wafi will also offer extended shopping hours during the ‘Eid in Dubai’ celebrations from 10am till midnight, with some of them staying opening into the early hours of the morning.

In addition to special offers and promotions, shopping malls also plan to organise a diverse range of activities for their visitors during the celebrations that will be held under the theme “Eid Al Adha unites us in celebration”.

Dubai Mall

Nasser Raf

Nasser Rafi, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group: “To celebrate Eid in Dubai, The Dubai Mall will be open 24 hours on the first and second days of Eid, with additional extended operating hours from October 10 to 19, providing the entire spectrum of shopping, leisure and entertainment choices for visitors.

The mall will also host an array of activities headlined by ‘Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience’ on October 10.

The event will showcase the world’s leading fashion brands, global celebrities and also raise funds for Dubai Cares.

“Eid in Dubai will also be supported by several events and promotions, all designed to further enhance and promote Dubai as a must visit destination.

“The Dubai Mall will undoubtedly be at the heart of the festivities ensuring that our guests can once again enjoy a memorable Eid in Dubai”.

Deira City Centre, Mall of the Emirates, Mirdif City Centre

Fuad Mansoor Sharaf

Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Senior Director – Property Management for Majid Al Futtaim Properties: “Majid Al Futtaim Properties is pleased to participate in the forthcoming Eid in Dubai celebrations and lend our full support to the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment in creating a memorable experience for our guests.

“Our three Dubai flagship malls - Deira City Centre, Mall of the Emirates and Mirdif City Centre - will be offering extended shopping hours with 24-hour operations during Eid Al Adha, ensuring that both residents and tourists can experience the best of our world-class shopping, dining and leisure options and our exciting program of musical entertainment for families.”

Dubai Festival City Mall

David Robinson

David Robinson, Regional General Manager – Shopping Malls, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate.

"Dubai Festival City Mall fully supports the Dubai government’s initiative which will significantly energise the city’s retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.

By opening for 24 hours during the first 2 days of Eid Al Adha, we will provide UAE citizens and visitors an opportunity to enjoy this festive occasion through round-the-clock shopping and dining at some of the city’s finest outlets.

“While the shopping center’s number of visitors exceeded expectations last year, we expect  to once again attract a record breaking number of mall goers this Eid and hope everyone enjoys the full scope of our offerings.”

Oasis Centre

Neelesh Bhatnagar

Neelesh Bhatnagar, Director, Oasis Centre: “This Eid, Oasis Centre has lined up an array of exciting offers, deals and promotions for its loyal shoppers.

“It is a time of the year when we see a lot of shopping for gifts. We will be creating an environment that is festive and shopper-friendly. Emax will display its range of SMART gadgets – phones, tablets and accessories – and offer exciting discounts on them.

“We will also be giving away leisure experiences to lucky shoppers.

“Having established ourselves as one of the busiest retail hubs in Dubai, we are delighted to open our doors to the public for 24 hours on the days of Eid Al Adha.

“The extended shopping hours through the rest of the days will also give people more time to enjoy shopping at Oasis Centre and earn Double Shukran points.

“We are committed to offering them a hassle-free experience with the latest in retail concepts, entertainment and prize giveaways.’’

Arabian Center, Lamcy Plaza

Tim Jones

Tim Jones, COO of Arabian Center and Lamcy Plaza:“This Eid Al Adha we want to maximize the fabulous ‘Dubai 24 Hours Shopping’ initiative undertaken by DFRE by offering a series of entertainment and fabulous store offers to our valuable customers.

“This initiative will create a great impact on the leisure, hospitality and tourism sectors and we at Lamcy Plaza and Arabian Center would like to maximize this positive opportunity by providing our customers a ‘value shopping experience’.

Mercato

Visitors at Mercato will be able to enjoy a host of special offers and discounts in a wide range of shops and participate in the 10-day shop and win promotion for the chance to win prizes from Virgin Megastore and Rotana Hotels. 

Mercato will host a selection of lively, fun-filled entertainment to keep the whole family entertained this Eid.
The streets of Mercato will come with a variety of Cirque du Soleil inspired entertainment and interactive workshops for children.

BurJuman

BurJuman is set to enthrall families with fun stage shows and traditional folkloric entertainment during the Eid Al Adha.

A pianist will regale shoppers with classic pieces and popular number while a troupe of seven expert performers will perform the Dabke, the Arabic folkloric dance. Visitors can also watch the Candy Dance, featuring four performers dressed up in colourful, fluffy and florescent costumes, who will jive to lively piano music.

Al Ghurair Centre

Al Ghurair Centre will be offering a variety of activities for the entire family including performances by street performers, an urban circus, jugglers , magicians and a modern Tannoura dance.

During ‘Eid Al Adha’, retail outlets at Al Ghurair Centre will be open from 10am till midnight while food and beverage outlets will be open until 1am.

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