Dubai: Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) has unveiled its calendar of events to mark "Eid in Dubai" festivities during Eid Al Adha.
 
Starting on the first day of Eid Al Adha, "Eid in Dubai" will feature an array of entertainment activities including concerts, fireworks and character shows.
 
Organised for the fourth consecutive year, "Eid in Dubai" aims to promote Dubai as a festive destination during Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha with various entertainment events to highlight Dubai's unique manner of celebrating this special occasion.
 
It also aims to bring together the diverse cultures and nationalities residing in or visiting Dubai to celebrate this occasion with festivities designed to cater to all ages.

Ebrahim Saleh, Festivals Coordinator General and Deputy CEO of DEPE, said: "Into its fourth year, ‘Eid in Dubai' has succeeded in making Eid Al Adha a unique celebration for residents and visitors.
 
"This city proudly boasts of over 200 nationalities and ‘Eid in Dubai' is a platform for diverse cultures to interact and celebrate Eid.
 
"Through this celebration, everyone in Dubai will be introduced to the core values of Eid that incorporate giving and sharing, tolerance and caring for others, as well as highlight the Emirati tradition of celebrating this occasion."
 
"Our aim is to position Dubai as a main destination during Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha and in the process contribute to Dubai's exciting annual events calendar," he added.
 
To mark Eid Al Adha, DEPE is organising a ten-day heritage celebration named Min Bladi Al Emarat at the Emaar Boulevard from November 3 to 12.
 
Range of activities
 
Held between 5 and 11pm each day, activities cover art, culture, heritage, entertainment and music. One of the main highlights will be the heritage zone where visitors will be welcomed with sweets.
 
The zone presents an ideal opportunity to explore Emirati tradition and features a souq, craftsmen, Emirati cuisine, a traditional band, a henna designing area and a majlis for visitors to rest.
 
Children can also look forward to an exciting fun fair including inflatables, skill games and activities such as face painting, colouring and entertainment by performers.