Yahoo News 12 things to do this Eid Al Adha break in the UAE
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Hit the road - Fancy escaping the city? Head to Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah or even Musandam for some relaxing beach time. More of an adventurer? Go off-road in Liwa to explore some of the desert's most beautiful locations, or drive up Al Ain's Jebel Hafeet, the UAE's second highest mountain.![<b>Make a splash</b> - The UAE is home to world-renowned water parks, featuring everything from adrenaline-fuelled water rides to wave pools and rapid adventures. There's bound to be something for all the family!<br><br><b>Where:</b> Aquaventure (Atlantis the Palm, Dubai), Wild Wadi Water Park (Jumeirah Road, Dubai), Yas Waterworld (Abu Dhabi), Dreamland Aqua Park (Umm Al Quwain), Iceland Water Park (Ras Al Khaimah)]()
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Make a splash - The UAE is home to world-renowned water parks, featuring everything from adrenaline-fuelled water rides to wave pools and rapid adventures. There's bound to be something for all the family!
Where: Aquaventure (Atlantis the Palm, Dubai), Wild Wadi Water Park (Jumeirah Road, Dubai), Yas Waterworld (Abu Dhabi), Dreamland Aqua Park (Umm Al Quwain), Iceland Water Park (Ras Al Khaimah)![<b>Dandiya Raas</b> - Indian music composer and playback singer Aadesh Shrivastava will perform at this Dandiya Raas show which will also feature a Diwali fair.<br><br><b>When:</b> October 18-19, from 5:00pm<br><br><b>Where:</b> Wonderland Theme and Water Park, Oud Metha<br><br><b>info:</b> <a href="http://www.dubaicalendar.ae/en/event/events/dandiya-raas-with-aadesh-srivastava-diwali-fair.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:www.dubaicalendar.ae;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">www.dubaicalendar.ae </a>]()
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Dandiya Raas - Indian music composer and playback singer Aadesh Shrivastava will perform at this Dandiya Raas show which will also feature a Diwali fair.
When: October 18-19, from 5:00pm
Where: Wonderland Theme and Water Park, Oud Metha
info: www.dubaicalendar.aeFlickr![<b>Watch a camel race</b> - The Al Marmoum 2013/2014 racing season has started in Dubai, so don't miss out the chance to see the region's fastest camels cross the finish line.<br><br><b>When:</b> October 18, 6:00-8:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm<br><br><b>Where:</b> Al Marmoum Camel Racetrack, Dubai Al Ain Road<br><br><b>Info:</b> <a href="http://www.dubaicalendar.ae/en/event/events/al-marmoum-camel-racing-season-october-2013-2.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:www.dubaicalendar.ae;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">www.dubaicalendar.ae</a>]()
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Watch a camel race - The Al Marmoum 2013/2014 racing season has started in Dubai, so don't miss out the chance to see the region's fastest camels cross the finish line.
When: October 18, 6:00-8:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Al Marmoum Camel Racetrack, Dubai Al Ain Road
Info: www.dubaicalendar.ae![<b>Support local talent</b> - There's an array of concerts happening in Dubai this Eid Al Adha. Bahrain's Hala Al Turk - who found fame on Arabs Got Talent - will be performing a free concert, while Saudi singer Rabeh Saqer and Iranian star Dariush will also be appearing in the emirate. <br><br><b>When:</b> Hala Al Turk - October 17, 6:00-8:00pm<br> Rabeh Saqer - October 17, 10pm<br> Dariush - October 17, 7:00-11:55pm<br><br><b>Where:</b> Hala Al Turk - Fashion Catwalk, The Dubai Mall<br> Rabeh Saqer - Al Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa<br> Dariush - Dubai World Trade Centre<br><br>]()
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Support local talent - There's an array of concerts happening in Dubai this Eid Al Adha. Bahrain's Hala Al Turk - who found fame on Arabs Got Talent - will be performing a free concert, while Saudi singer Rabeh Saqer and Iranian star Dariush will also be appearing in the emirate.
When: Hala Al Turk - October 17, 6:00-8:00pm
Rabeh Saqer - October 17, 10pm
Dariush - October 17, 7:00-11:55pm
Where: Hala Al Turk - Fashion Catwalk, The Dubai Mall
Rabeh Saqer - Al Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa
Dariush - Dubai World Trade Centre![<b>Strike a pose</b> - Season two of Fashion Forward 2013 kicks off in Dubai during Eid. Highlights include appearances by Egyptian celeb jewellery designer Azza Fahmy and Lebanese designer Charbel Zoe; plus don’t miss the public panels, workshops and talks.<br> <br><b>When:</b> October 15 - 18, from 2pm<br> <br><b>Where:</b> Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai<br><br><b>Info:</b> <a href="http://fashionforward.ae/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:http://fashionforward.ae/;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">http://fashionforward.ae/</a><br><br>]()
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Strike a pose - Season two of Fashion Forward 2013 kicks off in Dubai during Eid. Highlights include appearances by Egyptian celeb jewellery designer Azza Fahmy and Lebanese designer Charbel Zoe; plus don’t miss the public panels, workshops and talks.
When: October 15 - 18, from 2pm
Where: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Info: http://fashionforward.ae/![<b>Watch the fireworks</b> - Don't miss out on the spectacular display of colorful fireworks in Dubai, which will take place every evening for 10 days.<br><br><b>When:</b> October 10<br><br><b>Where:</b> Jumeirah Open Beach, Umm Suqeim, Dubai]()
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Watch the fireworks - Don't miss out on the spectacular display of colorful fireworks in Dubai, which will take place every evening for 10 days.
When: October 10
Where: Jumeirah Open Beach, Umm Suqeim, Dubai![<b>Go on a treasure hunt</b> - Be part of the Detour City Hunt, a green treasure hunt through the streets of Dubai where you're only allowed to use public transport to find the AED 10,000 prize.<br><br><b>When:</b> October 18, 2:00-10:00pm<br><br><b>Where:</b> Briefing at Burjman<br><br><b>Info:</b> <span>www.detouruae.com </span>]()
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Go on a treasure hunt - Be part of the Detour City Hunt, a green treasure hunt through the streets of Dubai where you're only allowed to use public transport to find the AED 10,000 prize.
When: October 18, 2:00-10:00pm
Where: Briefing at Burjman
Info: www.detouruae.com![<b>Fun in the capital</b> - Abu Dhabi's KidsFest 2013 will feature entertainment shows, street performers, carnival rides, arts and crafts and talent competitions - perfect for the little ones. Or check out some amazing street performances at various malls across Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Corniche hosts an Eid market and heritage zone.<br><br><b>Where:</b> Al Ain Mall, Bawadi Mall, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Mushrif Mall, Dalma Mall, The Galleria at Sowwah Square<br><br><b>Info:</b><span><span> <a href="http://visitabudhabi.ae/en/what.to.do/eidfest.abu.dhabi.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:http://visitabudhabi.ae/en/what.to.do/eidfest.abu.dhabi.aspx;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">http://visitabudhabi.ae/en/what.to.do/eidfest.abu.dhabi.aspx</a></span></span>]()
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Fun in the capital - Abu Dhabi's KidsFest 2013 will feature entertainment shows, street performers, carnival rides, arts and crafts and talent competitions - perfect for the little ones. Or check out some amazing street performances at various malls across Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Corniche hosts an Eid market and heritage zone.
Where: Al Ain Mall, Bawadi Mall, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Mushrif Mall, Dalma Mall, The Galleria at Sowwah Square
Info: http://visitabudhabi.ae/en/what.to.do/eidfest.abu.dhabi.aspx![<b>Go Global</b> - There's plenty to see and do at this seasonal outdoor destination. Global Village is the UAE's biggest shopping space and entertainment venue, hosting 65 countries in different pavilions, as well as featuring countless fairground rides, plus dining options from around the world. <br><br><b>When:</b> October 5 - March 1 2014 (During Eid Al Adha, Global Village will open until 2:00am from October 10-19, and until 3:00am on the weekend)<br><br><b>Where:</b> Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed road<br><br><b>Info:</b> <a href="http://www.globalvillage.ae/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:www.globalvillage.ae;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">www.globalvillage.ae</a>]()
10/10Eid Al Adha
Go Global - There's plenty to see and do at this seasonal outdoor destination. Global Village is the UAE's biggest shopping space and entertainment venue, hosting 65 countries in different pavilions, as well as featuring countless fairground rides, plus dining options from around the world.
When: October 5 - March 1 2014 (During Eid Al Adha, Global Village will open until 2:00am from October 10-19, and until 3:00am on the weekend)
Where: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed road
Info: www.globalvillage.aeFlickr
