The six-day Eid Al Adha holiday is due to start on June 27. If travelling abroad is not on the horizon this year, take your pick from these meal deals, subsidised staycations and other discounted activities on offer from restaurants, hotels and family-friendly attractions across the UAE.
Dining deals
Ka’ak Al Manara Restaurant and Bakery, Dubai
Lebanese restaurant Ka'ak Al Manara is offering a family feast featuring hummus, moutabel, spicy potato and a mixed grill platter, for Dh169.
Plenty of activities are also in store for the little ones, who can play in the restaurant's supervised children's area, as well as participate in face painting and ka'ak making.
The restaurant's in-house boutique shop, Souk Al Manara, which features Levantine designers, also has 20 per cent off on all items.
June 29 to July 2; 9am-1am; Dh169; Al Wasl Road; 054 778 6304
Ultra Brasserie, Dubai
The farm-to-table restaurant at Marina Plaza is offering 25 per cent off on its a la carte menu during the Eid Al Adha break.
Dishes include cornfed chicken with roasted olives, chicken ramen and grilled salmon. An array of fresh juices and smoothies are also on the menu, as well as breakfast classics such as shakshuka and banana porridge.
June 27 to 30; 6.30am-6pm; dishes from Dh35; Dubai Marina; 04 420 4572
Pepe’s Piri Piri, Dubai
Both the Motor City and City Walk branches are offering 20 per cent off on bills during the Eid holiday.
On the menu are different flavours and spice levels of chicken, including mango and lime, lemon and herb, as well as mild, hot, extra hot and extreme. There is also a menu for vegetarians, which feature dishes such as veggie burgers, paneer wraps and paneer rice in six flavours.
June 28 to 30; 11am-midnight; Dh100 minimum spend; Motor City and City Walk; info@pepes.ae
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
Mango Tree Thai Bistro and Vero have a buy one, get one free Saturday brunch at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah.
Mango Tree serves Asian cuisine, with a buffet featuring soups, salads and live cooking stations inspired by Bangkok's vibrant street food scene.
Vero serves Italian food, with dishes frequently found along Italy's coastline, so expect fresh seafood such as prawn, squid and oyster, as well as pizza and pasta.
July 1; 1pm-4pm; from Dh189 at Mango Tree, from Dh299 at Vero; Jumeirah Beach Road; 04 318 2999
Gastro Kitchen, Dubai
A buy one, get one free brunch, as well as complimentary beach access, awaits guests at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai restaurant on Friday and Saturday.
On the menu are dishes such as watermelon salad, buffalo mozzarella and beef tataki carpaccio for starters. Mains include butter and herb-roasted chicken roulade, beetroot risotto, pan-seared sea bass and other fresh seafood. There are also several breakfast dishes such as grilled halloumi and avocado toast, cured salmon and potato rostis, and brioche French toast.
For dessert, diners can try dark chocolate, sea salt and caramel tarts, as well as a white chocolate panna cotta.
June 30 and July 1; from Dh299 for adults, Dh129 for children aged six to 12; Dubai Marina; 055 166 8092
Wingstop, Abu Dhabi and Dubai
The chicken wings chain is giving away free milkshakes during the Eid holiday.
Those ordering the Big Flavor and Friends Meal get one free milkshake, while a Family and Feast meal comes with up to three free beverages in classic flavours: chocolate, strawberry and vanilla.
The promo is valid for takeaway and dine-in options, across all Wingstop outposts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai except the one inside IMG.
June 27 to June 30; meals from Dh36; wingstop.ae
Amano, Abu Dhabi
The Italian restaurant at Eastern Mangroves is offering a Dh20 discount on each of its cocktails and mocktails.
Pair the drinks with dishes such as tomato and ricotta bruschetta, calamari fritta, prawn marinara and gnocchi in lemon butter sauce. There's also an array of pizzas and other pastas to choose from. Children under 10 dine for free.
June 23 to July 2; noon-11pm; all drinks for Dh29; Eastern Mangroves; 0551288635
Discounts
Miss Palettable
Selected products on the online skincare platform are available for a flat rate of Dh50 until the end of June. These include anything from cleansers to mists, by brands such as Korean J's Derma and Australia's Caolion and Oxymax.
Until June 30; all items Dh50; misspalettable.com
Red Tag
Aside from skincare, those looking to add to their wardrobe this Eid can enjoy a 20 per cent discount at Red Tag.
The online fashion retailer has teamed up with social media influencer Muruj Al Rahili for their Eid collection, with pieces that prominently feature a palette of earthy colours and pastels, subtle embellishments and floral patterns.
Customers can use the code Muruj upon checkout to avail of the discount.
Until August 31; 20 per cent off; ae.redtagfashion.com
Honor
The Huawei sub-brand is offering tons of freebies to those buying selected mobile phones.
The Honor Magic5 Pro will come with the Honor Choice Earbuds X3, as well as an extended warranty and a phone case. Customers will pay Dh3,999 instead of Dh4,895.
Other models included in the promotion are the foldable Honor Magic Vs, Honor 70 5G, Honor X9a and Honor Pad X8.
The offer applies to purchases from the company's official online store, as well as authorised retail outlets across the UAE.
Until July 2; special rates and freebies; hihonor.com
Makani Malls, Abu Dhabi
Makani Al Ain, Makani Zaker and Makani Shamkha malls are hosting a free street theatre festival.
Various acts and stunts will be showcased by performers from all over the world – an acrobat from Japan, a magician from South Korea and a juggler from Sweden, to name a few.
Makani Al Ain will host six performances daily from June 28 to July 16, while the other malls will play three performances daily over the weekends during the same period.
June 28 to July 16; free; Al Ain, Abu Dhabi; 800 6677, 02 304 0321
Royal Furniture
From a sofa set to a bedroom headboard, there are sales across the brand's 12 branches in the UAE, including discounts of 25 to 75 per cent.
One deluxe corner sofa set is reduced to Dh9,593 from Dh12,790, while the price of a Riza headboard with base is down to Dh1,838 from Dh2,450.
Until July 3; royalfurniture.ae
The Smash Room, Dubai
For a unique way to mark Eid Al Adha, head to The Smash Room, which has a special package for the holidays. For Dh599 (instead of Dh850) per person, guests can smash a washing machine, a printer, a CPU and 20 glasses.
June 28 and 29; 12.30pm to midnight; Al Quoz; 04 339 7810
Legoland Dubai
The Lego-themed park within Dubai Parks and Resorts is offering a free annual pass to Legoland Water Park.
Families with children aged two to 12 can get the complimentary water park pass upon purchasing a gold or platinum annual pass to the main Legoland theme park. The annual passes include 12 months of unlimited visits to both attractions, which feature 60 rides, slides and play areas.
Until Sunday; 10am-6pm; from Dh595; Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road; legoland.com
Lapita Hotel, Dubai
The Polynesian-themed hotel inside Dubai Parks and Resorts is offering children under 12 a free staycation.
Children can stay and dine for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Little ones can also enjoy the Very Important Kid package, which gives them a special badge as well as meet-and-greet opportunities with characters from popular shows such as Shaabiat Al Cartoon and The Smurfs.
June 30 and July 1; rooms from Dh900 per night; Sheikh Zayed Road; 04 810 9999
Yas Island theme parks
Children below 12 get complimentary access to four theme parks at Yas Island, including Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and the newly opened SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
To avail of the offer, two adults must book a room at a participating hotel, which includes Yas Island Rotana, Park Inn by Radisson and Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi. The offer will automatically apply to two children, who will also get free meals at the hotel.
Until September 30; from Dh1,400 per night; Yas Island; yasisland.com
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25 visual effects (VFX) studios
2,150 VFX shots in a film with 2,500 shots
1,000 VFX artists
3,000 technicians
10 Concept artists, 25 3D designers
New sound technology, named 4D SRL
BORDERLANDS
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis
Director: Eli Roth
Rating: 0/5
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1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull
2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight
3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge
4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own
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Group A
Results
Ireland beat UAE by 226 runs
West Indies beat Netherlands by 54 runs
Group B
Results
Zimbabwe tied with Scotland
Nepal beat Hong Kong by five wickets
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday.
Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow.
She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.
A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.
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Qalandars 60-4 (10 ovs)
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1947
Ferrari’s road-car company is formed and its first badged car, the 125 S, rolls off the assembly line
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1972
The Fiorano circuit, Ferrari’s racetrack for development and testing, opens
1976
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1987
F40 launched
1988
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2002
The Enzo model is announced
2010
Ferrari World opens in Abu Dhabi
2011
First four-wheel drive Ferrari, the FF, is unveiled
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LaFerrari, the first Ferrari hybrid, arrives
2014
Fiat Chrysler announces the split of Ferrari from the parent company
2015
Ferrari launches on Wall Street
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It was accompanied by the promise of a Dh5 billion investment, over six years, to pay for state-of-the-art infrastructure improvements.
Aspects of the school model will be extended to international private schools, the education minister has previously suggested.
Recent developments have also included the introduction of moral education - which public and private schools both must teach - along with reform of the exams system and tougher teacher licensing requirements.
If you go
Flight connections to Ulaanbaatar are available through a variety of hubs, including Seoul and Beijing, with airlines including Mongolian Airlines and Korean Air. While some nationalities, such as Americans, don’t need a tourist visa for Mongolia, others, including UAE citizens, can obtain a visa on arrival, while others including UK citizens, need to obtain a visa in advance. Contact the Mongolian Embassy in the UAE for more information.
Nomadic Road offers expedition-style trips to Mongolia in January and August, and other destinations during most other months. Its nine-day August 2020 Mongolia trip will cost from $5,250 per person based on two sharing, including airport transfers, two nights’ hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar, vehicle rental, fuel, third party vehicle liability insurance, the services of a guide and support team, accommodation, food and entrance fees; nomadicroad.com
A fully guided three-day, two-night itinerary at Three Camel Lodge costs from $2,420 per person based on two sharing, including airport transfers, accommodation, meals and excursions including the Yol Valley and Flaming Cliffs. A return internal flight from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad costs $300 per person and the flight takes 90 minutes each way; threecamellodge.com
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