Things to do with children over Eid Al Fitr, from theme parks to museums

The Eid break is here, but not everyone is travelling abroad or taking a staycation elsewhere in the UAE. If you are staying at home but looking for ways to keep the children entertained, there is plenty happening over the holiday. Here are some fun, family-friendly activities to check out.

Abu Dhabi

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi

Celebrate Eid at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, where traditional Ayala dancers will perform outside the entrance and at the park’s rotunda. Children can enjoy more than 60 rides and experiences, including Wile E Coyote and Road Runner’s Fast and Furry-ous, Scooby-Doo’s Museum of Mysteries and more. There will also be a sneak peek of a new live show called Hooray for Hollywood.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

The museum on Saadiyat Island will stay open on Monday to celebrate Eid. The current exhibition, Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power, explores 1,000 years of African history through the lens of the continent’s royalty. In addition, the little ones can explore The Children’s Museum and its exhibition, Picturing the Cosmos.

Snow Abu Dhabi

The attraction in Reem Mall offers an Eid pass that includes access to the snow park, unlimited rides and attractions, free hot chocolate, fleece gloves and free locker rental. The 9,732 square-metre venue is on the second floor and has 20 rides and attractions, as well as three food and beverage outlets. An Eid family pass for four is available for Dh645.

From Dh215, children under two are not permitted; Reem Island, Abu Dhabi; 600 599905

Circuit X Adventure Park

Circuit X, the outdoor adventure hub on Hudayriyat Island, is offering 25 per cent off all park tickets for the first three days of Eid. Children (and adults) can experience the high ropes course, zip line, free fall, climbing wall and BMX park. Use the code EidAdventure when booking tickets.

Emirates Parks Zoo

The beloved children’s character Shaun the Sheep is coming to Emirates Park Zoo and Resort. In addition to an immersive recreation of Shaun’s farm village, there will also be wildlife encounters, animal feeding and animal presentations as well as a bouncy castle, horse rides and a petting zoo.

Dh52.38, free for children under two; 9am to 9pm; Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi; 02 501 0000

Yas Waterworld

The water park will have special attractions and activities for Eid, such as fishermen dances, henna art and a handicraft station at the park’s souq. There are 45 rides, slides, and attractions on site. Until the end of Ramadan, if you buy three tickets, two are free.

Dubai

Ski Dubai

The ski park also has special offers for Eid. The Eid pass includes unlimited access to the snow park and rides, unlimited chairlift rides, free hot chocolate, fleece gloves, clothing and equipment rental and a free locker. It also comes with the option of one experience, from a 40-minute penguin encounter, two zip line rides, a two-hour slope pass or a 60-minute ski or snowboard lesson. A family pass is available for four for Dh1,300.

From Dh335, children under two are not permitted; Mall of the Emirates, Dubai; 04 409 4000

Global Village

Global Village will remain open until May 18, 2025, for season 29. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The multicultural park is made up of 30 pavilions, plus family-friendly rides, shows and food vendors
The Sri Lanka and Bangladesh joint pavilion is one of the three new ones at the park
More than 200 food vendors are available
The main stage hosts shows on a daily basis
The pavilions offer everything from spices and souvenirs to fashion and home decor
A dedicated Kids' Theatre has shows and mascots
Several areas have been redesigned this year, including the Floating Market, which is home to Asian food kiosks
The Carnaval arena has more than 200 rides and games

The popular family-friendly destination in Dubai will celebrate with Eid activities and experiences. These include extended nightly fireworks starting at 9pm, until April 5, and a concert by Syrian singer Assala Nasri on the main stage on April 6. Children can enjoy rides, cultural pavilions, food stalls and live performances. The attraction's opening hours will be extended during the holiday, from 4pm to 1am.