Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 June 2024: Shopping malls across Dubai will come alive with enthralling Eid entertainment, endless family fun, and exciting retail promotions from 16 - 23 June, bringing the perfect festive celebrations for residents and visitors across the city. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), seven spectacular days of Eid in Dubai also bring shoppers the chance to win huge prizes in a selection of raffles and draws.
Traditional roaming entertainment by Emirati bands will ignite the spirit of Eid across the city’s shopping hubs, with special performances at Al Khawaneej Walk, Bluewaters Dubai, Circle Mall, City Centre Al Shindagha, City Centre Deira, City Centre Me'aisem, City Walk, Dubai Festival City Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Mall of Emirates, Nakheel Mall, and The Outlet Village.
Everyone’s favourite Dubai characters, Modesh and Dana will delight the young and young-at-heart with appearances across the city. On the first day of Eid, Modesh and Dana will appear at Dubai Festival City, City Centre Mirdif, Dubai Parks and Resorts™, and City Centre Me'aisem. On day two, Modesh and Dana will be at The Outlet Village, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, and My City Centre Al Barsha. On the final day of Eid, fans can meet Modesh and Dana at Festival City Plaza, Ibn Battuta Mall, Al Seef, and Circle Mall.
Children can also catch the beloved character at Modesh World, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with all-new rides and attractions. Located at the Dubai World Trade Centre Halls 2 - 8, the highly anticipated attraction is home to Modesh and Dana. The event kicks off on 21 June and runs until 18 August.
Visitors at City Centre Mirdif can enjoy front-row seats to the captivating Nickelodeon Rocks stage show from 16 - 23 June, with six daily shows starting at 1pm. Little ones can meet their favourite characters, including Dora the Explorer, Marshall & Chase from Paw Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Shimmer & Shine. In addition, customers spending across leisure and entertainment destinations in the mall will receive double SHARE loyalty points during Eid.
Dubai Festival City Mall will host the mesmerising IMAGINE Show, with all-new choreography each night at 7pm, along with the PLUMA Circus, a thrilling show which offers an enchanting way for families to make special Eid memories. The awe-inspiring performance is on at Festival Bay until 20 June. Adding to the excitement, shoppers will stand the chance of winning 1 million Blue Points upon spends of AED 500 or more between 16 - 19 June.
Families and friends can experience endless joy at Mercato Mall this Eid as well, with a huge range of Eid themed events and activities, delicious food, and incredible discounts for PrivilegePLUS app users.
Joining the celebrations, Al Khawaneej Walk and Last Exit Al Khawaneej will welcome customers to the neighbourhood with a range of live musical entertainment alongside exclusive Eid offers across dining, shopping, beauty, entertainment, fitness, and much more.
Boxpark Dubai promises an Eid weekend filled with exclusive deals across their retailers, while visitors to Al Seef can find a range of exclusive Eid deals amid an authentic souq shopping atmosphere, together with special prices at restaurants, hotels, and the Museum of Illusions Dubai.
Those looking to try delectable flavours this Eid can visit the food truck pit stops, Last Exit AUH Bound, Last Exit DXB Bound, and Last Exit Al Qudra. There will be plenty of exciting value-added deals to be found, which guests can enjoy in the comfort of their cars.
This Eid Al Adha also brings with it chances to win life-changing prizes. 22 lucky winners will win cash prizes up to AED 200,000 in the annual Dubai Shopping Malls Group Eid Al Adha raffle. Those who spend AED 200 or more at one of the 18 participating community malls will receive a digital raffle ticket for daily draws taking place from 28 - 30 June.
There’s more savings to enjoy for Skywards Everyday app users, who can earn 50 per cent bonus Miles until 30 June for all spends of AED 2,500 or more across participating brands.