15 free things to do this long Eid Al Adha weekend in Dubai

As a part of the ‘Eid Gifts‘ initiative, Dubai Municipality will be distributing complimentary ice cream during the first day of Eid. Unlike the Movenpick deal, this one is for adults and children both!

The giveaway will take place from 5PM to 7PM at locations like Al Barsha Pond Park, Mushrif National Park, Zabeel Park, Creek Park, Al Safa Park and Al Nahda Pond Park. There’s something for everyone!

A limited-time L’Occitane pop-up is coming to Vera Wellness. The first five orders every day will get a full-sized product! All the more reason for you to go super early.

A ladies-only space, this wellness collaboration is giving free mini hand creams to all who order the special salted almond butter matcha or coffee. You can get a L’Occitane hand massage or sign up for a Pilates class as well!

All ages can come together for free Eid celebrations at Silicon Central. Interactive activities await from 6:30PM onwards for the six-day festivities.

From May 26 – 31, the activities will include workshops, face painting, balloon twisting and henna art. From May 27 – 29, oud performances and Tanoura shows are the highlight of the evening. From May 28 – 31, you can indulge in nail art by Tips and Toes!

More than 50+ artworks by 27 renowned artists are on display in DIFC’s open-air sculpture exhibition. Artists from the Middle East, Europe and Asia are showcasing art across spectrums of space, time and memory. 16 art galleries are coming together for this show and it has free entry for all!

The biggest ever Eid festival pool party is back! CAVO is bringing themed pool party nights for every day of the Eid weekend. On Friday (May 22), there is the Boho Beach Bliss, Saturday is Sunset Splash, Sunday is Arabian Waves.

Monday (May 25) is White Sands Affair, Tuesday is Neon Tide, Wednesday is Golden Oasis. Thursday is Tropical Mirage, Friday is Ibiza Pool Party and the Eid Pool Finale comes to a close on Saturday with a bang.

Call +971 55 600 5358 or +971 55 200 9358 to book your spot.

Lush stores across the UAE are offering free facials and skincare workshops to all. You can choose a freshen-up facial for 30-minutes, a perfume reading for 30-minutes or a hair reading session for 30-minutes. Each will be customised to you and your skin type.

There is no minimum spend and you can book multiple sessions at once! Spots are limited so call or visit your nearest Lush store to reserve your place.

The Dubai Municipality has designated six beaches as family-only zones this Eid Al Adha. These include Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, Umm Suqeim 2 and the Khor Al Mamzar Beach. The night beaches at Jumeirah 2 and Umm Suqeim 1 will be open as well!

Is it a celebration in Dubai if no fireworks are sparkling across the sky? Never. Keeping with the tradition, Eid Al Adha 2026 will have a slew of dazzling fireworks displays this year, too. To mark Eid Al Adha in Dubai, the night skies above Dubai will burst into brilliant colours with multiple fireworks shows. They’ll be fiery, fabulous and – the best part – free! Stay tuned for the full list.

Run, cycle or rollerblade on a 4KM professional Autodrome track for free with Train With Dubai Police. If you’re after a feel-good freebie that gets you moving, the Dubai Police is offering free access to the Dubai Autodrome track to cycle, run, walk or rollerblade in a traffic-free environment. The only thing you need to do is bring their own gear.

If you’ve got a free weekend this Ramadan, we urge you to head to the Ripe Market. Filled with local food stalls, live entertainment and family-friendly activities, this will bring the perfect end to your week (or the start, of course). It’s the perfect Eid Al Adha market, adorned with stalls, a carousel and dancing studios to explore.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is giving away free ice cream to little ones this Saturday. You can let your kids cool down and relax at any of it’s Dubai hotel locations. Be it Jumeirah Beach or Bur Dubai, your little ones can relax between 10am to 12 noon.

The Miracle Gardens are one of the city’s most soulful attractions. The lush gardens feature more than 150 million flowers spread across 72,000 square metres.

Families can enter for free from Mondays to Fridays via Gate 3 till March 22. Kids under 12 go free everyday till May 31. This offer is not valid on public holidays. There is no booking required. Just show up at Gate 3 on a weekday and walk in!

Adults with a valid Emirates ID can enter the beautiful space at just AED 30 on weekends (down from AED 105).

If you’re after a calm, energising start to the long weekend, the Deira Yoga Community runs free morning classes – no registration required. Bring your mat and join daily sessions that start at 5:30AM, near Al Jah Coffee Shop in Deira.

You can enter the beautiful walkway and be welcomed with a traditional Emirati Eid gathering. Expect festive food, cultural warmth and community gatherings at the Eid Fuwala event. Free traditional Emirati delicacies and holiday shopping pop-ups will wait for you at this event!

For Eid Al Adha, free museum entry has been activated to encourage learning and families spending time together. Free interactive workshops, guided tours and hands-on activities await at Al Shindagha Museum and Etihad Museum.

You can visit the Etihad Museum from May 27 to May 29. The space will be open to all on May 27 from 1PM to 6PM, and from 11AM to 6PM on May 28 – 29.

Al Shindagha Museum will open to all from May 28 to May 31. You can visit any time between 10AM to 8PM. Be sure to check out the glorious perfume house when you’re at it!