Happy Emirati Women’s Day! Every year on August 28, the UAE celebrates the achievements of Emirati women and their contribution to the country’s growth on this day. As always, Dubai has a number of fun events and offers in the pipeline to champion and pamper the brilliant women in your life. Here are 12 wonderful things to do this Emirati Women’s Day in Dubai.
1 . Kick back with a dreamy spa and afternoon tea combo
Raffles The Palm has a special afternoon tea and spa experience for Emirati Women’s Day. Grab your gals and relish a 30-minute oud back massage followed by a 60-minute henna body scrub at the Cinq Mondes Spa. Afterwards, a signature Royal Afternoon Tea experience awaits you at the hotel’s regal Blüthner Hall. This Royal Emirati Women’s Day package costs AED 599 and is available from August 26 to September 2.
Call 04 248 8888 or visit www.rafflesthepalmdubai.com
2. Distill the scent of a woman at this perfume-making class
Address Beach Resort and Oo La Lab perfumery have teamed up to offer a perfume-making class on August 26 for Emirati Women’s Day. The workshop will help ladies activate their olfactory senses and find a scent that defines them. Afterwards, exercise your sense of taste at a lovely afternoon tea featuring Emirati Women’s Day-inspired sweet and savoury treats. AED 499 per person.
From 3pm to 6pm; Register your spot here
3. Have a high-fashion high tea in the world’s tallest building
The fashionable Armani/Lounge will set up a stunning afternoon tea against the views of the Dubai Fountains for Emirati Women’s Day. The glamorous restaurant inside the Burj Khalifa puts the high fashion in high tea with slow-cooked corn-fed chicken, truffle egg brioche, caviar, “The Armani” white chocolate cheesecake with berries and more delectable dishes. AED 199 per person or AED 359 per couple.
From August 23-24; from 2pm-6pm; call 04 888 3666 or email Restaurant.Reservations@Armanihotels.com
4. Sign up for a glamorous getaway with this staycation deal
Sweep into a luxurious staycation with FORM Hotel’s exclusive room rates. The only design hotel in the Middle East is offering female guests, both residents and visitors, room rates of AED 199 per night. The stay includes a complimentary breakfast, a full upgrade and late checkout, and access to the world-class rooftop gym and pool at this chic hotel in Al Jaddaf.
From August 28 to September 3; call 04 317 9000 or email reservations@formhotel.com
5. Gift your favourite women these beautiful macarons
Macaron mavens Ladurée have created a special tiara collection of macarons for Emirati Women’s Day. The powder pink gift box by the Parisian patisserie includes an assortment of 12 signature macarons celebrating the femininity and strength of Emirati women.
AED 210 per box; available at various locations
6. Become ladies who lunch for the day at this Italian eatery
Girl bosses can take a break from the hustle with a leisurely business lunch at the Italian restaurant Artisan in Waldorf Astoria DIFC. In honour of Emirati Women’s Day, the special menu will be priced at AED 135 per person and include delicacies such as Sea bream carpaccio, insalata rucola, spaghetti alla norma, chocoa shortbread with salted caramel ice cream and more. A complimentary drink will also be served to all women dining on the day.
Call 04 338 8133 for reservations
7. Sample a zero-waste meal at TABŪ
The modern Japanese restaurant known for its theatrical entertainment has created a special Emirati Women’s Day zero-waste five-course menu to adhere to 2023’s Emirati Women’s Day theme of sustainability. Guests can choose five dishes from a selection of nine dishes. Options include the likes of Patagonian toothfish skewers, slow-braised Wagyu beef short rib & Geisha’s Kiss Yuzu mousse and raspberry coulis. The dishes are made from trimmings and irregular ingredients that would usually be discarded.
Available from 6pm to 12am, August 29-31; call 052 950 1309 or email reservations@tabudubai.com
8-11. Sweeten the day with free dessert from these outlets
Bombay Bungalow, the innovative Indian restaurant in JBR is treating women who dine on August 28 with a complimentary dessert that blends the best of India and the Middle East – the Moong Dal Kunafa. Call 800 6928779 for details
Silk Road-themed restaurant Amara in VOCCO Hotel is celebrating women diners a complimentary dessert on August 28. A dulce pannacotta with katafi pastry and cream cheese ice cream will be served for free for diners ordering from the a la carte menu. Call 52 573 5723
LDC Kitchen and Coffee outlets across Dubai will be honouring fabulous females with a free date scone. Every woman visiting an LDC venue will be treated to a free scone with a generous dollop of clotted cream. Find locations here
Casual dining spot The Coop House in City Center Mirdif is celebrating girl power on August 28 with a complimentary tiramisu with every dinner.
12. Spill the tea at this two-for-one afternoon tea
Ladies, grab your favourite woman and head to Acacia Lounge at the Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection. To celebrate Emirati Women’s Day, every paid afternoon tea for one person gets you a free afternoon tea. This twofer of a deal is only available on August 28 and includes a high-end fragranced tea collection from Nina’s Marie-Antoinette label.
From 2pm to 5pm; call 04 3995000 or email Hgrs.fbreservations@habtoorhospitality.com