Dubai's special Friday plans to mark Saudi National Day

Dubai Calendar

Several attractions across Dubai have planned a host of special activities to mark Saudi Arabia's 89th National Day.

On Friday, renowned Emirati female artist Shamma Hamdan will perform live at La Mer beach pavilion. That's not all, a traditional band will also take to the stage every half an hour between 4:30 pm and 10:00 pm during the weekend.

Saudi nationals can also head to Downtown Dubai for amazing discounts on attractions at The Dubai Mall and restaurants in the neighbourhood. 

Apart from special rebates, shoppers at the Dubai Festival Mall will be treated to a Saudi National Day-themed light show every evening after sunset.

There's even a fun day out planned for Saudi families with special discounts at Dubai’s IMG Worlds of Adventure.

Henna, Kondura stilt walkers, art activations, folklore music and dancing have also been planned across several key destinations in Dubai.  

More from Entertainment

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • Nights on Dubai Eye 103.8

    11:00pm - 6:00am

    Dubai Eye complements the conversation with the music you love from the eighties, nineties and newer.

  • The Business Breakfast

    6:00am - 10:00am

    The Business Breakfast is the day’s must listen for the UAE’s business leaders, and those who aspire to be.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.