A screen grab from Sheikha Alyazia bint Mohammed bin Rashid's official Instagram account showing Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with her son Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour bin Zayed.
A screen grab from Sheikha Alyazia bint Mohammed bin Rashid's official Instagram account showing Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with her son Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour bin Zayed.
A screen grab from Sheikha Alyazia bint Mohammed bin Rashid's official Instagram account showing Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with her son Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour bin Zayed.
A screen grab from Sheikha Alyazia bint Mohammed bin Rashid's official Instagram account showing Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with her son Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour b

How the UAE's ruling families spent Eid Al Fitr


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Eid is a time for Muslims to spend time with family and friends and the country’s ruling families are no different.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, posted this family photo to his official Instagram page on Sunday which has received more which has received more than 101,000 likes.

The photo was shared by Shekha Manal bin Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, who also posted a video sharing Eid greetings to his followers.

Sheikha Manal posted several family photos to her Instagram account, including one with Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, with younger members of the family.

Sheikha Manal also shared a photo of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with her son, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour bin Zayed.

Sheikha Alyazia bint Nahyan, daughter of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, posted two family photos during the first two days of Eid.

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How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
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Tips to stay safe during hot weather
  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can increase dehydration.
  • Seek cool environments: Use air conditioning, fans, or visit community spaces with climate control.
  • Limit outdoor activities: Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat. If outside, seek shade and wear a wide-brimmed hat.
  • Dress appropriately: Wear lightweight, loose and light-coloured clothing to facilitate heat loss.
  • Check on vulnerable people: Regularly check in on elderly neighbours, young children and those with health conditions.
  • Home adaptations: Use blinds or curtains to block sunlight, avoid using ovens or stoves, and ventilate living spaces during cooler hours.
  • Recognise heat illness: Learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke (dizziness, confusion, rapid pulse, nausea), and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.