Are you looking to celebrate Eid al Adha in 2024? It is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar. With a long public holiday, family and friends come to celebrate and have fun. They dress up in new clothes and cook traditional dishes. Let us look at the top activities to do in the UAE over the holiday weekend.
Eid Al Adha 2024 Date:
Eid Al Adha will be celebrated from June 16 to June 18, 2024. The date is determined based on moon sighting. This means June in Dubai will be decorated with lights and festive decorations that give you another reason to enjoy the beginning of the low season.
Eid Al Adha is celebrated for three consecutive days. This day falls on the twelfth month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar and the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah. The Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca ends on this day.
Eid Al Adha - An Overview
Why Visit Dubai in Eid Al Adha:
- Eid Bazaars
- Feasts
- Firework Displays
- Laser Shows
Things to do in UAE During Eid Al Adha:


Eid is a time to feast on traditional food. Biryani (rice with spices, meat, and vegetables), Kebabs (Shami, seekh, and Chapli), and Sheer Khurma (a sweet dish made with vermicelli, milk, and sugar) are some popular traditional dishes prepared during Eid.


Eid Al Adha festivities are incomplete without watching a spectacular fireworks show. Plan your visit to the Burj Khalifa or the Dubai Festival City Mall to enjoy the mesmerizing fireworks. Do not forget to watch the Imagine Show, featuring water, lights, lasers, fire, and visual effects at Dubai Festival City. Yas Bay in Abu Dhabi and Marsana, the waterfront promenade on Hudayriyat Island, hosts spectacular firework displays.
On Eid Al Adha, visit the Arabian wonderland of Souk Madinat Jumeirah for unforgettable Arabian Nights. The streets bustle with vendors selling local crafts, tunes from bagpipes, falconry displays, and traditional food.




Book a stay at one of the UAE’s luxurious resorts. Many hotels offer special Eid packages, including spa treatments, gourmet dining experiences, and exclusive entertainment. Unwind by the pool, pamper yourself with rejuvenating spa therapies, and bask in the luxury of the UAE’s world-class hospitality.
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats of the darbuka drum and the elegant movements of the women performing the Ayala dance. Many venues host live Ayala dance performances during Eid Al Adha.
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. What happens to meat after it is sacrificed?
The meat of the animal (cow, lamb, or goat) is divided into three potions. One for the family making the sacrifice, one portion for the relatives, and one is distributed to the poor.
2. How do Muslims celebrate Eid Al Adha?
3. For how many days is Eid Al Adha celebrated?
Eid Al Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, is celebrated for three or four days. It depends on the Islamic Lunar Calendar and the sighting of the crescent moon.