Epic Gaming Activations, Live Performances, Football Fun And More: How And Where To Spend Eid Al Adha Break In Dubai

Celebrate Eid Al Adhaacross Dubai’s favourite malls from 17 to 23 June with gaming fun, football excitement and cultural performances.

This Eid, Ibn Battuta Mall encourages visitors to tap into their competitive side, by taking part in “Versus”, the new gaming pop-up where visitors can compete with each other in retro and modern gaming experiences. Visitors can also take part in Precision Football’s interactive activities this Eid.

Furthermore, traditional performances across Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Circle Mall and Dragon Mart will highlight the rich cultural heritage of the UAE, while little ones can interact with the fun and cheerful Modesh and his friend Dana.

Immersive Experiences

Ibn Battuta Mall invites visitors to stroll down memory lane this Eid, with timeless retro classics such as Tetris, Atari and numerous arcade machine games, or immerse themselves in the latest gaming trends with cutting-edge virtual reality, interactive sensor games and the latest FC24 FIFA game. The gaming-pop up, “Versus” will also feature a mini museum, showcasing the history of video games through gaming artefacts.

Little ones can take part in a series of workshops, such as creating their own DIY GameCraft Adventure and using the provided tablets to turn their drawings into instantly playable mobile games at the Pixicade mobile gaming workshop.

In collaboration with ZGames, gamers both retro and new can take part in daily foosball battles and competitions on the PS5 and Pac-Man machine at the Versus arcade and console set-up.

Celebrating the nostalgic charm of gaming, visitors can indulge in a variety of board games offered by the renowned bookstore Borders, rejoicing in games such as the classic Dominoes, Chess, Checkers and much more.

Homes rUs will create the coziest gaming haven, featuring plush recliners and gaming essentials. In addition to comfort seating, customers can take advantage of a flat 35% offer on recliners and bean bags.

Participants will have the chance to collect “Edeya” vouchers and prizes atIbn Battuta Mall, fulfilling every gamer’s wish list.

Ibn Battuta Mall’s EgyptCourt will transform into a football fan’s paradise from 17 to 20 June. Coinciding with the Euro Cup, Precision Football and Ibn Battuta Mall are set to host“Round 1”, with an interactive activity named the 4M ICON, where aspiring footballers can test their reflexes and improve their technical ability at the challenging 360-degree arena.

Precision Football will also be distributing discount vouchers and informational materials to event attendees.

Ibn Battuta Mall’s The Nail Spa will be available to provide moms with a much-needed break, with free mini massages, nail art and nail polish application from 17 to 23 June.

Ibn Battuta Mall’s participating tenants for Eid Al Adha include Precision Football, Sharaf DG, Borders, Homes R Us, ZGames and The Nail Spa.

“Versus” will be at the Egypt Mini Court in Ibn Battuta Mall from 17 to 23 June,2 pm to 10 pm every day.

Precision Football’s “Round 1” will be at the Egypt Court in Ibn Battuta Mall from 17 to 20 June, Monday to Thursday.

Visits from Modesh & Dana

Children can also meet the sunny Modesh and his friend the clever inventor Dana during the Eid celebrations. Families and their children will be able to meet the mascots at Ibn Battuta Mall, Circle Mall and Dragon Mart.

Modesh & Dana will visit Dragon Mart on the second day of Eid and Ibn Battuta Mall and Circle Mall on the third day of Eid.

Live Performances

Traditional bands will be performing at Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Circle Mall and Dragon Mart throughout the Eid Al Adha holiday. Visitors are invited to enjoy performances featuring brass instruments and drums, accompanied by energeticcultural dances.

Al Ayala band will perform at Nakheel Mall on the first and second day of Eid.

YOLA band will perform at Ibn Battuta Mall on the first and second day of Eid from 4 pm to 10 pm.

Al Harbia band will perform at Dragon Mart on the second day of Eid from 4:15 pm to 7:30pm.

Liwa Band to perform at Circle Mall on the second day of Eid, at 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm and 9:30 pm.