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Long weekends in the Middle East are never about time off. They’re about where you’re going, what you’re wearing, who you’re dining with and the places everyone will suddenly be talking about on Instagram by Monday morning. And with Eid Al Adha arriving just in time for a much needed reset, consider this your official excuse to romanticize the next few days.
Whether you’re planning a last minute staycation, booking a table with a view, escaping to the coast or simply looking for the chicest new spots worth leaving the house for, this Eid weekend is shaping up to be one of the season’s best. From dreamy resort stays to sunset dinners and wellness escapes, we’ve curated the only guide you’ll actually need.
A wellness escape
If you’re idea of the perfect Eid weekend involves less chaos and more recalibration, then BOOST’s limited edition “Eid Wellness Reset” package might be the chicest way to spend your days off. Available across BOOST City Walk and Villa BOOST in Al Safa 2, the curated package blends movement, recovery and beauty-led wellness in a way that feels equal parts productive and indulgent. exactly the kind of balance we’re all trying to master lately.
Designed to make you feel genuinely restores before the social calendar fully takes over, the experience includes five movement classes, two Red Light Therapy sessions, and a Brazilian Lymphatic Massage, the treatment fashion girlies and wellness insiders swear by before summer events and holidays. Even better? The package is currently available for Dhs1,300.
A special eid al adha lunch (or dinner)
This Wednesday, to mark the start of Eid Al Adha, Gaia Dubai is leaning into what it does best, understated elegance, generous sharing plates and that effortless sense go Greek-Mediterranean hospitality that always feels like it was made for long, meaningful meals. Throughout this festive period, the DIFC favorite will be serving its signature à la carte menu menu a setting designed for exactly that: gathering, conversation, and lingering at the table a little longer than planned. As a thoughtful Eid gesture, guests will also receive a beautifully presented box of traditional Touloubakia, a sweet nod to celebration and sharing, and a playful extension of GAIA’s newly reimagined dessert, Toulouse.
A Sunday breakfast
If your ideal Eid weekend morning starts somewhere chic with excellent coffee and zero urgency, The Guild’s new Sunday Breakfast at The Salon is worth adding to your plans. To celebrate the launch, residents can enjoy 50 per cent off all à la carte food items every Sunday morning from 8am to 11.45am, making long, leisurely breakfasts in DIFC feel even more tempting. Expect freshly baked viennoiserie, perfectly executed Eggs Benedict, rich Shakshuka, Açai bowls and smoothies served in The Salon’s elegant, old-world inspired setting. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to put down your phone, stay for another coffee and pretend you have absolutely nowhere else to be.
Explore a newly opened uae icon
If you haven’t already had a chance to explore the newly opened Zayed National Museum, then this Eid break is the perfect time to do so. During the public holiday period, the museum introduces “The Joy of Eid” program, which brings Emirati traditions to life through five days of music, storytelling, workshops and cultural experiences in Abi Dhabi. Running from May 27 to May 31, the celebration transforms the museum into a place where families and friends can connect through everything from live Oud and rababa music performance and nabati poetry to traditional games and artisan-led craft experiences. Visitors can also take part in interactive workshops including dukhoon making, Eidiya keepsake design, and culinary sessions with Emirati chef Abeer Alouz, all inspired by the flavors and rituals of Eid. Equal parts cultural and immersive, it’s the kind of experience that feels especially refreshing amid the usual brunch and beach club plans and a reminder that some the best Eid moments are the ones rooted in tradition.
Escape at One&Only the Palm
For those leaning into a softer, slower kind of Eid weekend, One&Only The Palm is offering the ultimate luxury reset on Palm Jumeirah. From elegant Afternoon Tea rituals at The Lounge to restorative spa treatments and the beauty experiences designed to leave you glowing for summer evenings ahead, the resort’s seasonal offerings are all about quiet indulgence and effortless sophistication. Highlights include the new Tea pairing experience at The Lounge where traditional afternoon tea is elevated through curated tea and coffee pairings, alongside the Guerlain spa’s two-hour “Oriental journey” ritual featuring a Hot Stone Massage and radiance-boosting facial for the price of Dhs1,335. And for anyone planning and Eid’s beauty refresh, the Hands care and Hair special combines Bassein Gonzalez signature manicure experience with a salon blow dry for Dhs789.
A staycation by the sea
Four Seasons Dubai is offering the kind of elevated staycation that makes switching off feel easy. Set along the private stretch of beach overlooking the Gulf, the resort’s Eid escape is centered around slower mornings, family time, wellness and understated luxury. Exactly the energy we’re bringing into the long weekend. Exclusively for GCC nationals and residents the resort’s resident’s key program unlocks a series of thoughtful perks including complimentary breakfast at Jou Jou Brasserie, spa and dining savings, beach and pool access and family-friendly benefits designed to make the entire stay feel seamless. Whether that means yoga in the gardens, afternoons by the pool or sunset dinners overlooking the sea, this is one of those Eid staycations where doing absolutely nothing somehow feels incredibly productive.
An Eid dinner offer you can’t miss
For the kind of Eid dinner that turns into a three hour affair filled with smoky flavors, good wine, and at least one outfit photo moment, Leña Dubai deserves a spot on your long weekend itinerary. Located in Palm Jumeirah, the contemporary steakhouse is celebrating the festive season with 25 per cent off its à la carte menu throughout Eid, giving diners the perfect excuse to finally book that dinner reservation everyone keeps talking about. Known for its fire-led cooking concept by Chef Dani García, Leña blends European and Asian influences with bold, flame-grilled dishes that feel elevated. Thinks premium cuts cooked over open embers, dramatic interiors, floor to ceiling palm views and the kind of atmosphere that works equally well for family dinners or a dressed up night out with friends. Beyond the Eid offer, the restaurant is also introducing weekly dining experiences including steak specials from Dhs160, ladies night on Thursdays with flowing wine and relaxed weekend lunch deals, because honestly, one visit probably won’t be enough.
