From Dubai staycations to Sharjah shopping and Abu Dhabi getaways, Eid plans across the UAE are wide open.
If you’ve left your Eid Al Adha plans to the last minute, there’s still plenty to do across the United Arab Emirates—from discounted staycations and retail offers to free treats for children, family-friendly museum activities, and desert escapes.
With the long Eid break approaching, destinations across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi are offering limited-time holiday deals for residents and visitors seeking quick getaways or simple day-out plans without extensive preparation.
Here’s a look at some of the last-minute Eid options still available.
Shopping in Sharjah
Shoppers preparing for Eid can visit the Eid Al Adha Exhibition 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah, where more than 100 brands are offering discounts of up to 75%.
Running until 31 May, the Eid Al Adha Exhibition 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah features a wide range of products including fashion, fragrances, cosmetics, jewellery, accessories, home goods, furniture, electrical appliances, confectionery, and Eid hospitality items.
The exhibition also offers a dedicated children’s zone, entertainment and heritage activities, food sections, and daily raffle draws with prizes and gifts.
It is open daily from 11am to midnight, with Friday timings from 3pm to midnight.
Dubai staycations
Across Dubai, a wide range of Eid staycation deals are available from May 22 to 31, covering beachfront resorts, city hotels, and desert retreats.
Beachfront properties such as NH Collection Dubai The Palm, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, and Address Beach Resort are offering discounted rates and family-friendly packages.
For a quieter escape, desert resorts like Meliá Desert Palm are providing reduced room and villa rates.
Urban staycation options across areas including Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Al Seef, and Creek Harbour feature offers such as complimentary upgrades, dining discounts, and extended-stay promotions.
Dubai’s broader Eid programme also features cultural activities, dining experiences, entertainment attractions, and retail promotions across the city.
Families with young children can also enjoy a one-day Eid treat from Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.
On May 23, participating hotels across the UAE will offer complimentary ice cream and sorbet for children between 10am and 12pm.
The free giveaway will be held simultaneously across all participating properties.
For travellers seeking desert luxury, Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort is offering special Eid holiday packages. Those interested in wildlife and island experiences can visit Sir Bani Yas Island, including stays at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara.
Golf-focused holiday packages are also available through Dhannah Golf Club.
In addition, guests booking two nights or more at hotels in Abu Dhabi before 31 May can receive complimentary access to major cultural attractions, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.
Families celebrating Eid in Abu Dhabi can also visit the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, which is hosting a holiday programme from May 25 to 31.
The programme includes a range of family-friendly workshops and cultural activities such as Eid-themed cookie decorating, Al Ayala performances, palm leaf weaving, henna design sessions, nature mosaics, needle felting, mini exhibit-building for children, architecture mini tours, and Kids Discovery Tours.
Most activities are drop-in, while some require prior registration at the ticketing desk.
Across Dubai, malls are also rolling out family-focused Eid programmes to make the long weekend more engaging for visitors.
Visitors can expect traditional Ayala and Harbiya performances, gaming activations including sim racing experiences, dedicated children’s entertainment zones, family dining offers, as well as Eid shopping promotions and gift card giveaways.
Malls such as Ibn Battuta Mall, The Dubai Mall (if included), The Outlet Village, Circle Mall, and Nad Al Sheba Mall are among those hosting Eid programming.
Whether it’s discounted shopping in Sharjah, staycations in Dubai, desert escapes in Abu Dhabi, museum visits with children, or even complimentary treats like free ice cream, there are still plenty of last-minute Eid Al Adha options across the UAE for families planning their break.
