Both private and public sector workers in the UAE have been granted a long weekend for Eid Al Adha, with the public holiday starting on Thursday, June 5.
The religious festival officially begins on Friday, June 6 and runs until Sunday, June 8.
Fewer venues than usual have announced plans to put on a fireworks display to mark Eid Al Adha this year, but some places will still be lighting up the sky and putting on a show.
Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi
Yas Bay Waterfront will host fireworks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9pm. The show is free of charge, but a more comfortable viewing experience can be secured by booking a table at surrounding restaurants including Daikan, Bua Thai Cafe, Cafe Del Mar Abu Dhabi, Barbossa or Paradiso.
Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
Hazza bin Zayed Stadium will feature firework displays on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.
Riverland Dubai
Riverland, located within the Dubai Parks and Resorts complex, is celebrating with daily laser shows at 7.30pm and 8.30pm, plus a firework display at 9.30pm. Park entry costs will apply.
Fireworks in Sharjah
Developer Arada has put together a series of celebrations at its Sharjah communities Aljada, Masaar and Nasma Residences, including fireworks.
The display will take place at 8pm on Friday, lighting up the skies above Aljada, while family-friendly celebrations will run from 6pm to 10pm daily across all three days of the Eid holiday.
No fireworks
A number of popular locations have confirmed to The National that there will be no fireworks for Eid Al Adha due to the hot weather. These include Dubai locations such as The Beach in JBR and Bluewaters Island, and adventure-focused Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi.
Tourism authorities in Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah have also ruled out firework displays this year.
