Fireworks are a standard part of many UAE celebrations, especially during Eid. However, this year, several venues have cancelled their pyrotechnic plans. This includes The Pointe by Nakheel, and all the operators on Bluewaters Island and Al Seef in Dubai.
The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, which organises the Dubai Summer Surprises sale, has also announced it will not host any fireworks for Eid Al Adha this year.
The National also contacted Emaar and La Mer in Dubai, and Emirates Palace in the capital, which have not yet confirmed their plans.
The two venues that have confirmed they will be going ahead with firework displays are Dubai Festival City Mall and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Festival Bay in Dubai will put on a single show on July 10 at 8pm.
In Abu Dhabi, Yas Bay Waterfront will have fireworks for all days of the long Eid weekend, at 9pm.
Fireworks aside, there will be plenty to do over the coming Eid holiday. The annual DSS event is celebrating its 25th year with lots of deals, discounts, prize draws and live entertainment.
Elsewhere, plenty of restaurants are serving Eid-themed menus as well as subsidised meals and two-for-one deals.
Or, you could book a staycation in hotels across the Emirates, many of which have attractive Eid packages.
Eid Al Adha in 2022 falls on Friday, July 8 — which marks Arafat Day — with both public and private sector employees given the whole weekend off to celebrate the holiday, including Monday, July 11.
Last year, the Eid Al Adha holiday began on Monday, July 19, and lasted until Thursday, July 22.
Scroll through the gallery below for more ideas on things to do this Eid Al Adha
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MasterChef, the TV Experience in Dubai is serving a subsidised set menu for Eid Al Adha. Photo: MasterChef, the TV Experience -
Hickory's Restaurant at Yas Links Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, is hosting an Eid-themed brunch. Photo: Hickory's Restaurant -
Black truffle risotto on the Eid lunch menu at Ce La Vi in Dubai. Photo: Ce La Vi -
Khau Galli in Dubai will serve unlimited dishes for Dh49 over the long Eid Al Adha weekend. Photo: Khau Galli -
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi is hosting an Eid-themed brunch. Photo: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr -
Enjoy a discounted afternoon tea at Godiva Cafe in Dubai. Photo: Rixos Premium Dubai -
Sagar Ratna is serving unlimited chaat in Dubai. -
Garage is serving brunch on the Eid weekend. Photo: W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island -
Catch a fireworks show at Dubai Festival City. EPA -
Kids eat for free at Legoland Water Park Dubai this Eid. Photo: Legoland -
Festival Plaza in Dubai will host special pet-themed activities throughout July. Photo: Al-Futtaim Malls -
DJ Diass is playing at the W Lounge at W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island. -
Come dressed as your favourite 'Stranger Things' character when visiting RollDXB's interactive experience inspired by the show. Photo: Netflix -
A number of malls will hold sales for the 10 weeks of DSS, from July 1 to September 4. Photo: DFRE -
Shop for discounts at Souk Al Marfa in Dubai. Photo: Souk Al Marfa -
DJs will perform for Eid at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi. -
Areia at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach is hosting a pool party. Photo: Hilton -
Rove Downtown in Dubai is offering two free cinema tickets at Reel Boutique for each night's stay booked. Photo: Rove -
Studio One Hotel in Dubai has created the Ultimate Family Eid Staycation package. Photo: Studio One Hotel -
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is offering discounts on stays for two adults this Eid. Photo: Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche -
The Hello Summer deal at Doubletree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, is for two adults and two children who book three nights or more. Photo: Doubletree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island -
The all-inclusive package at Centara Mirage Beach Resort in Dubai is great for families, as it starts from Dh2,000 and includes unlimited access to all facilities. Photo: Centara Mirage Beach Resort -
The Eid staycation package on offer at Park Hyatt Dubai allows guests to save up to 30 per cent on room rates. Photo: Park Hyatt Dubai -
Short rib bao at The Steak Room. Diners who spend Dh200 at any restaurant in Mamsha Al Saadiyat will win free meals worth Dh25,000. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Get a 4kg lamb ouzi takeaway from Ikea. -
Spend Dh300 at Yas Mall to win a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Photo: Aldar -
Pick up Sugargram's Eid-themed confectionary as a gift or cheat treat. -
Catch new performances at dinner-and-show venue The Theatre in Dubai. -
Saudi Plain Edition from Intellect Coffee. Give a connoisseur the gift of beans that pay homage to the Arab world. -
Dream Dubai is putting on a special show for Eid. Photo: Dream Dubai
