The Places in Dubai to Visit During Eid

Eid Al Fitr, meaning “the festival of breaking the fast”, signals the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal. It‘s one of the most important holidays in Islamic tradition that’s celebrated twice a year.

Eid Al Adha known as “the Greater Eid” is celebrated after the annual Islamic pilgrimage called Hajj and it usually begins on the tenth day of the final month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

These are some of the most festive times in Dubai where locals and tourists spend time with their families, relax somewhere or explore the city.

Where to Celebrate Eid in Dubai

Here are some of the places that you can visit to celebrate Eid in Dubai:

• Dubai Parks and Resorts
• IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Palazzo Versace Dubai
• Al Seef

Let’s find out what these places have to offer and why they’re perfect for spending Eid in Dubai!

Dubai Parks and Resorts

Visiting Dubai Parks and Resorts during Eid is an excellent way to treat your kids to an activity-filled day to keep them entertained.

Known as the largest integrated theme park in the Middle East, Dubai Parks and Resorts feature Legoland Dubai, Legoland Water Park, Motiongate and Dubai Bollywood Parks.

Here, you can choose from more than 100 rides and attractions and different live shows depending on the date of your visit. So let’s take a look at some of the best ones to check out:

Legoland Dubai

Legoland Dubai is a dream destination for any child who loves Lego. In fact, it’s one of the best theme parks in the city.

With more than 40 Lego-themed attractions, rides and experiences, this is the perfect place to spend Eid with the entire family for a fun and interactive building adventure.

Legoland Dubai is divided into six zones:

• Lego City

Offering an introduction to the world of Lego, this entire city is made of Lego bricks that will surely fascinate your children.

• Imagination

This is a fun area for kids to build anything they want using Legos. Don’t forget to watch the entire park from the Kid Power Towers.

• Kingdoms

Enjoy fun rides like Conquer the Dragon and King’s Castle at Kingdom land to experience pure magic and fantasy.

• Adventure

If your family loves adventure, this area features ancient temple ruins and submarines where you can experience real adventure.

• Miniland

Be in awe of all the magnificent Lego versions of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks including the Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa.

• Factory

Let your kids see the behind-the-scenes of how Legos are made and receive a fresh brick as a souvenir.

Tips for Visiting Legoland Dubai:

• Book your tickets online to avoid the long queues at the ticketing gate. It’s also best to head to the park early to avoid the crowd.

• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes because going around the park requires a lot of walking.

• Bring a water bottle or purchase one at the park to keep yourself hydrated while exploring the park. Water refills are free for park guests.

• Wear a hat or bring an umbrella to keep yourself comfortable while waiting for your turn at the rides.

• Bring extra money to use for shopping at the many stores inside the park.

Legoland Water Park

Aside from experiencing the world of Lego through interactive activities, you can also enjoy a day out in the water at the Legoland Water Park.

This park has more than 20 attractions and water slides that incorporate Lego like Build-a-Boat and Build-a-Raft-River. 

The Legoland Water Park offers different water-based activities that the family can enjoy including:

• Build-a-Boat

Let each member of the family build their own boat from Lego bricks and do a race in one of the water tracks to see which creation is the strongest.

• DUPLO Splash Safari

This play area is designed specifically for toddlers  and preschoolers who can enjoy smaller slides and DUPLO characters in toddler-friendly pools.

• Build-a-Raft River

What’s better than creating your own Lego raft and riding on it? This is exactly what you can do at this attraction. 

Tips for Visiting Legoland Dubai Water Park:

• Get to the water park early to make the most of the day, avoid the crowd and get a spot at undercover parking if you’re bringing a car. 

• Always take your footwear with you around the water park since walking on some surfaces can be extremely hot, especially in the afternoon.

• Apply sunblock, especially for the kids because the sun can get hot, especially during the summer.

• If you have the budget and you’re traveling with a group, renting a cabana would be a good option, so that you have a place to relax in, a fridge to keep your drinks cool and other services that you can enjoy.

Motiongate

Combining Hollywood’s three most successful motion picture studies, Motiongate Dubai will take you to the world of Lionsgate, Columbia Pictures and DreamWorks Animation.

Here, the family can enjoy rides and attractions inspired by blockbuster films such as John Wick, Hotel Transylvania, Now You See Me and Underworld.

Motiongate Dubai is divided into five sections:

• Columbia Pictures

Featuring seven attractions inspired by movies like Ghostbusters and Underworld, this area is all about taking different adventures.

• Smurfs Village

If your kids love the Smurfs, they’ll have a grand time in this magical village with five attractions that take you into the world of these blue creatures.

• DreamWorks

This movie-themed indoor park features four lands based on the movies Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar.

• Lionsgate

Have fun at the rides, shop for merchandise and enjoy delicious food at Lionsgate with the area being based on two blockbuster films Step Up Dubai – All In and The World of the Hunger Games.

• Studio Central

The first area at Motiongate, Studio Central features movie sets that take you into the glamorous world of Hollywood.

Bollywood Parks Dubai

The first Bollywood-themed park in the world, Bollywood Parks offers a glimpse of the colorful world of Bollywood through rides, attractions, entertainment and of course, food.

Step into a unique park that features some of the biggest films in the history of Bollywood.

Bollywood Parks Dubai is divided into six zones:

• Royal Plaza

Here, you’ll find the beautiful Rajmahal Theater with an 856-seat capacity. This venue hosts different events and can also be used for weddings and private functions.

• Bollywood Boulevard

This zone will take you to India with its colorful buildings and you can also enjoy Indian street food and some shopping here.

• Mumbai Chowk

Here, you’ll see different sets inspired by different Bollywood films to really give you a feel of what it’s like to be in Indian movies.

• Rustic Ravine

This zone gives you a different perspective of central India through its beautiful rocky terrains and traditional houses.

• Bollywood Film Studios

No visit to Bollywood Parks will be complete without the 4D ride that introduces you to how films are made in Bollywood.

Tips for Visiting Bollywood Parks Dubai:

• Buy tickets online to enjoy discounts and save time lining up at the ticket booth.

• Go to the park early when it’s not yet too hot to walk around and the queues to the rides are not yet too long.

• Check out each zone and try every ride you can to make the most of your visit.

• Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes.

IMG Worlds of Adventure

Dubbed as the largest indoor theme park in Dubai, IMG Worlds of Adventure is a great place to visit during Eid with the entire family for some fun and adventure.

Covering more than 1.5 million square feet, this theme park brings you into the amazing world of Cartoon Network and the Marvel Universe with rides and attractions for the entire family.

IMG Worlds of Adventure is divided into five adventure zones:

Marvel

Any die hard Marvel Universe fan would have a grand time at Marvel in IMG Worlds of Adventure. 

Here, you get to meet your favorite Marvel Avengers in person through a meet and greet and experience the Marvel Universe through different rides and attractions. 

Some of the must-try rides at Marvel include:

• Hulk Epsilon Base 3D
• Avengers Battle of Ultron
• Thor Thunder Spin
• Spider-Man Doc Ock’s Revenge
• Avengers Flight of the Quinjets

Dining and Shopping Options at Marvel

Restaurants

• Tony’s Skydeck
• Chang’s Golden Dragon
• Mama Scano’s of Yancy Street
• Downtown Shawarma

Shops

• Marvel Universe
• Empire News and Comics
• Avengers Exchange
• Epsilon Command
• Daily Bugle Company Store
• Marvel Vault

Lost Valley Dinosaur Adventure

One of the most popular themed zones at IMG Worlds of Adventure, Lost Valley will take you back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Here, you’ll learn more about these creatures through rides and attractions including:

• Forbidden Territory
• The Velociraptor
• Predator
• Adventure Fortress
• Dino Carousel

Dining and Shopping Options at Lost Valley Dinosaur Adventure

Restaurants

• Spice Valley
• Carnivore Hut by Wingstop
• 360 Express

Shops

• The Explorer’s Supply
• Raptor Outpost

Cartoon Network

If your kids love watching the shows at Cartoon Network, this is where their dreams come to life.

The Cartoon Network zone features rides and attractions inspired by these shows and the family can try games, adventures and activities for all ages.

Don’t forget to try these attractions:

• Ben 10 5D Hero Time
• The Powerpuff Girls – Mojo Jojo’s Robot Rampage
• LazyTown
• The Amazing Ride of Gumball
• Adventure Time – The Ride of 000 with Finn and Jake

Dining and Shopping Options at Cartoon Network

Restaurants

• CN Feast
• Mr. Smoothie
• Richard’s Around the World Cafe
• Finn and Jake’s Everything Burrito

Shops

• Cartoon Network Classics
• Cartoon Network Store
• The Amazing World of Gumball – The Store
• The Lazy Store
• Ben 10 – Universe

IMG Boulevard

Welcoming you to IMG Worlds of Adventure is the famous IMG Boulevard, a strip where you can start to explore different activities and shop for souvenirs.

You can also dine at different themed dining spots including the Popcorn Factory, Samosa House, Boulevard Gourmet and Flavors of Arabia.

Dining and Shopping Options at IMG Boulevard

Restaurants

• Popcorn Factory
• Boulevard Gourmet
• Samosa House
• Flavors of Arabia
• The Coffeehouse

Shops

• World of Candy
• IMG Emporium
• Courage and Kind
• Adventure Photography

The Haunted Hotel

Of course, you can’t leave IMG Worlds of Adventure without visiting its scariest zone, The Haunted Hotel.

Be surprised at every turn with different scenes and scary characters that will surely make you scream your lungs out.

Don’t forget to drop by the Haunted Hotel Store to shop for scary merchandise to take home.

The General Admission ticket at the IMG Worlds of Adventure is $93.93 and this gives you access to all the major attractions and rides in the park. Children under 1.05m are free of charge.

Dining and Shopping Options at The Haunted Hotel

Shops

• Haunted Hotel Store

Tips for Visiting IMG Worlds of Adventure:

• Book your tickets ahead to save time.

• Wear comfortable clothing, so you won’t have a hard time exploring the park.

• Bring extra cash since there are many restaurants and shops inside the park.

Palazzo Versace Dubai

If you want to celebrate Eid with some much-needed rest and relaxation, treat yourself to a staycation at the beautiful Palazzo Versace Dubai.

This five-star luxury hotel is located at the historic Dubai Creek offering you a unique perspective of the city. 

But when you step inside Palazzo Versace Dubai, you’re instantly transported to Italy with the hotel’s classic interior design inspired by an Italian Palace.

Of course, you’ll see the Versace brand in every corner, from the little details in decorations to custom-made Versace linens in every room.

Palazzo Versace Dubai has 150 rooms and 65 suites, all fitted with furnishings, decor and linens designed exclusively for the hotel. 

You can choose from rooms with city or creek views or you can go all out by booking one of the grand suites, imperial suites or signature suites.

But if you want to treat your family to the ultimate Versace staycation, the Royal Versace Villa is perfect for you.

The biggest suite in the hotel covers 275 sqm of space with three bedrooms each furnished with a king bed, queen bed and twin beds.

Here, you wake up to sweeping views of the Dubai Creek, dine at your own dining area, cook at your own kitchen and enjoy your own private swimming pool.

Palazzo Versace Dubai also offers a Ramadan Staycation package where you get to stay at one of the Deluxe Rooms during the holy month of Ramadan including Suhoor and Iftar.

You can also treat yourself to some delicious food and drinks at one of the restaurants and bars in the hotel:

Al Seef

Finally, you can’t celebrate Eid in Dubai without going to Al Seef, a cultural development that pays homage to the humble beginnings of Dubai.

With the tagline “Where Old Dubai Meets the New,” Al Seef is designed to mimic the old villages of Dubai, especially the wind towers that keep these buildings cool during the summer.

Stretching for over 1.8 kilometers, this waterfront promenade features a wide range of museums, shops, cafes and restaurants that take you back in time to Old Dubai.

During Eid holidays, a lot of families flock to Al Seef to walk on its alleyways and appreciate the culture and traditions of Dubai.

Al fresco dining is abundant in Al Seef and you can choose from a wide array of restaurants offering both local and international cuisines.

You also can’t miss grabbing a frappe at one of the most unique Starbucks in the world. 

Here are some of the best restaurants in the area where you can dine in with your family during Eid:

You can also see different exhibits and pop-up spaces here from local artists that pay homage to the roots of Arabian culture. 

Of course, you can’t miss buying some products from these shops around Al Seef:

• Kashmir Emporium
• House of NIche
• Zeneve
• Albait Al Dimashqi
• Dukan Namlet

Celebrate the Eid Holidays in Dubai

The Eid holiday is a great time to relax and explore the beautiful city of Dubai. So, if you’re planning your holiday, make sure that you include these places on your list.

Whether you want to enjoy a good meal with your family to celebrate Eid or you want to treat yourself to a luxurious vacation, there’s definitely something for you in Dubai.

So before the holiday festivities begin, make sure that you plan ahead.