Dubai is welcoming residents and guests to share memorable experiences throughout Ramadan, as town transforms for a month of joyful moments. A time of togetherness and a possibility to share in a Holy Month to recollect, Dubai Festivals and Retail Institution (DFRE) is internet hosting #RamadaninDubai citywide festivities from 10 March till Eid celebrations take over. This yr, Ramadan affords distinctive alternatives for residents and guests to come back collectively and benefit from the celebrations, not like anyplace else on the earth.
#RamadaninDubai sees each nook of Dubai coming to life with experiences to treasure whereas town sparkles in celebration. Setting the scene for creating significant reminiscences with family members, over 200 nationalities throughout Dubai have the prospect to participate on this distinctive celebration. Iftars, Suhoors, outside Ramadan markets, household leisure, nice retail affords, neighborhood occasions, fireworks, cultural moments and lodge experiences provide households, and folks of all ages and pursuits, an abundance of the way to attach and embrace the spirit of the season.
The CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Institution (DFRE) Ahmed al-Khaja, mentioned: “Ramadan is a time of togetherness and particular moments with these closest to us. With a wealthy program of distinctive experiences, moments of custom and nostalgic activations, #RamadaninDubai affords folks of all ages and nationality infinite methods to embrace new experiences and revel in Dubai’s wealthy tradition and heritage at this most treasured time of yr. We welcome all residents and guests to hitch us to discover town’s heat atmosphere and distinctive traditions by immersing themselves within the pleasure of Ramadan’s vibrant celebrations, distinctive purchasing, cultural occasions, experiences and numerous cuisines throughout Dubai this Ramadan.”
Ramadan leisure
Bringing additional surprise to the skies each weekend throughout Ramadan, fireworks shows will happen at 10.00 pm from 15 to 17 March and 29 to 31 March at Bluewaters and The Seaside (JBR). Additional shows will happen from 22 to 24 March at Al Seef, and from 5 to 7 April at Dubai Pageant Metropolis Mall.
Including to the festive ambiance, conventional leisure comparable to Al-Musaharati, Toomina, and oud and qanun gamers will delight guests at AlSeef, Al Khawaneej Stroll and Bluewaters throughout weekends. Children will enjoyment of appearances from Dubai characters, Modesh and Dana, who will make appearances all through the month at Mirdiff Metropolis Middle, Deira Metropolis Middle, Circle Mall and Ibn Battuta Mall.
Flavors of Ramadan
Recognized over the world as a culinary vacation spot, Dubai’s gastronomy scene is about to the touch new heights throughout Ramadan. With a scrumptious and numerous array of eating on provide all through Ramadan there shall be infinite methods to get pleasure from iftar, both in eating places, or on the metropolis’s beautiful collection of devoted Iftar and Suhoor tents which are providing an genuine and welcoming neighborhood really feel alongside a spectacular alternative of native and worldwide delicacies, for each price range.
The Ramadan Road Meals Pageant will return to supply a vibrant neighborhood ambiance to discover native flavours and absorb the nice climate into the night time with household and mates. The second version of the pageant will happen in Karama between 22 March and seven April.
Distinctive iftars will be loved in inns throughout town, together with Palm Kitchen at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai; Maui at Sofitel Dubai The Palm; Mina’s Kitchen at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Seaside Resort & Marina; Aqua at JW Marriott Marquis; Stage 42 at Shangri-La Dubai Lodge, SO/ Uptown Dubai, and Melia Desert Palm.
The Careem ‘Every little thing App’ may also allow Dubai residents and vacationers to pre-book Iftar packages by way of its DineOut service at over 150 venues, together with Jun’s Downtown Dubai, Iftar between the towers at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, and Al Sultan Majlis at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Prospects may also profit from on the spot reductions on their eating payments, starting from 15 % – 40 % throughout all venues, and an extra 30 % low cost on their Hala Taxi rides to and from the venues.
Ramadan purchasing and gifting
Buying districts and malls will provide an array of themed leisure, affords, prizes, and native and world manufacturers which Dubai is famend for. Dubai Pageant Metropolis Mall will host a big Ramadan tent the place visitors can expertise a style of heritage and meals, in addition to a Ramadan night time market at Bay by Social. Guests who dine utilizing the Blue utility may also get the prospect to win Blue Factors and weekly prizes of as much as AED5,000, whereas roaming leisure will delight folks of all ages. Guests to the Mall of Emirates will discover particular Ramadan collections and gifting for teenagers as a part of Hag El Laila celebrations, with pop-up actions and ambient décor additional serving to to set a celebratory really feel. The mall may also take part in Feed the Future, a CSR initiative in collaboration with the UAE Meals Financial institution which goals to minimise meals waste by donating surplus meals and circulating it to those that want it probably the most.
At The Seaside, JBR and Metropolis Stroll, the TICKIT marketing campaign will give 50 factors – the equal of AED50 – to those that have Iftar thrice throughout the 2 locations. Each locations may also host Ramadan Markets with artisanal distributors, together with themed music and leisure. Metropolis Middle Mirdif is launching the brand new Candy Nook 2.0. Each Metropolis Middle Mirdif and Metropolis Middle Deira will provide 5 % money again in Share factors.
Consumers can even uncover particular Ramadan affords at Bluewaters, and discover promotions on branded garments at The Outlet Village. Guests to the Ibn Battuta and Circle Mall will have the ability to store and dine amid lovely conventional ornament and a heat Ramadan atmosphere.
Guests can win huge in a three-day mega raffle through which buyers who spend AED200 at any of the taking part malls shall be in with the prospect of profitable money prizes price a complete AED200,000. Over the Eid Al-Fitr weekend, 22 winners shall be chosen to win prizes of AED5000 – AED15,000. Taking part malls are: Al Bustan Middle, Arabian Middle, Al Ghurair Middle, Dubai Outlet Mall, Lulu Silicon Central, Mudon Group Middle, Shorooq Group Middle, Bay Avenue, Villanova Group Middle, Al Khail Gate Group Middle, Serena MarketPlace, Instances Sq. Middle, Dubai Pageant Plaza (TBC), Crown Mall, Marhaba Mall, Al Quoz Mall and Central Mall.
Lodge stays and eating affords
Unique affords from inns and vacationer locations will assist households, mates and family members spend extra time collectively and revel in worth stays in addition to particular eating packages in the course of the Holy Month.
Lavish Iftars and elevated Suhoors will be loved at a number of the metropolis’s most interesting inns together with Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai, Sofitel Dubai The Palm, JW Marriott Marquis, Melia Desert Palm and at Jumeriah properties, amongst others. Youngsters eat totally free at LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort.
Lodges providing Ramadan menus, experiences and particular affords embrace Crowne Plaza Dubai Pageant Metropolis, SO/ Uptown Dubai, Hatta Resorts, Shangri La properties, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai, Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Seaside Resort & Marina, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Seaside Resort & Marina, Paramount Lodge Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort, JW Marriott Marquis, Central Lodges and Resorts, Dusit Thani Dubai, Marriott Lodge, Al Jaddaf, Vacation Inn & Suites Dubai Pageant Metropolis, Hyatt Place Dubai Lodges & Residences, InterContinental Dubai Pageant Metropolis, Grand Plaza Movenpick Media Metropolis Dubai, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Jumeirah Lodges & Resorts, Grand Hyatt, Melia Desert Palm, and Millennium Plaza Downtown.
International model activation
Ramadan brings the chance to buy unique items from a number of the world’s best-known manufacturers and benefit from the vibrant ambiance of Dubai’s purchasing districts and malls.
Manufacturers that can showcase unique Ramadan collections embrace Stella McCartney, which can debut a Ramadan 2024 Rose Capsule assortment; Versace, which can unveil the unique Center East Capsule assortment; and ALDO, which is launching a curated Ramadan sequence. Consumers can even take a look at prime worldwide manufacturers comparable to Steve Madden, Dune London, 9 West, Charles & Keith and Stage Footwear for unique items, Ramadan collections and offers of the season.
Occasions
The town will come alive with occasions for all ages throughout Ramadan, presenting infinite memorable methods to share time collectively. Children will love watching Masha and the Bear on the Coca Cola Area on 15 March in a efficiency filled with laughter, music, and journey. Music followers can share within the vibrant ambiance and togetherness of the Homayoun Shajarian and Anoushiravan Rohani Reside live performance in Dubai on 8 April at Dubai World Commerce Middle.
Sights and particular affords
Households have loads of alternatives to create great reminiscences to make all through the month, with a few of Dubai’s greatest sights providing particular Ramadan affords. The younger and younger at coronary heart alike will enjoyment of spending a day on the Dubai Dolphinarium, strolling by way of the attractive Dubai Miracle Backyard, recognizing celebrities at Madame Tussauds Dubai or having fun with the magic of the OliOli Youngsters’s Museum.
Wellness and sporting occasions
Presenting a holistic wellbeing providing for all ages and skills this Ramadan, Dubai will host an array of outside health occasions together with the Skechers Efficiency Run Sequence through which residents and guests can run or stroll routes of between 3 and 16km across the metropolis, and the Dubai Harbour Night time Run through which all ages and skills can participate in a alternative of routes whereas taking in iconic views.
One of the crucial prestigious sporting and social occasions of the calendar, the Dubai World Cup 2024 will return to Meydan Racecourse on 30 March, and households and mates can get pleasure from a day within the excellent April climate watching the thrilling Polo Masters Cup 2024 on the Habtoor Polo Resort & Spa from 1 – 6 April.
Sports activities followers can even witness the first-ever EuroLeague Basketball Adidas Subsequent Technology Match Qualifier on the Coca-Cola Area from 22-24 March when eight under-18 groups will go face to face for a spot within the finals that can happen in Berlin later this yr.
Launched by the Dubai Media Council below the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), the #RamadaninDubai marketing campaign brings the private and non-private sectors collectively for the primary time for a unified celebration of the Holy Month. The Dubai Media Council has tasked Model Dubai, the inventive arm of the Authorities of Dubai Media Workplace (GDMO), with overseeing the marketing campaign’s execution. The marketing campaign has been designed to convey to the neighborhood the distinctive spirit, magnificence and heat of Ramadan and share the wealthy cultural heritage and traditions which are an integral a part of celebrations in the course of the Holy Month. The initiative additionally goals to create a novel atmosphere throughout town that captures the true essence of Ramadan, reflecting the genuine Emirati customs and traditions that make the event actually particular.
