Dubai Hotel Travel

This year, Ramadan is scheduled to start on Thursday, 13th of September and will continue for 30 days until Friday, 12th of October, in which Eid-Al-Fitr will follow. Guests can enjoy the Ramadan events until the last day of the Eid-Al-Fitr Holiday.

Dubai Festival City has worked closely with Sheikh Mohammed’s Centre of Cultural Understanding and many local and international charity organisations, in order to create an unforgettable experience for our guests during this year’s Holy Month of Ramadan.

Shopping Centre Opening Hours During Ramadon – Saturday – Sunday : 10am – 1am

Scenes From the Past
The old times of Dubai, customs and traditions are represented in large family friendly displays placed around the Centre.

Each scene highlights the people’s way of living during those days and the traditions are still alive today. Come and discover the old and new Dubai!

Communication is Education
In collaboration with Sheikh Mohammed’s Centre for Cultural Understanding, we have created an impressive collection of fascinating details about Islam and The Holy Month of Ramadan.

In addition, the knowledgeable representatives of Sheikh Mohammed’s Centre of Cultural Understanding will be available to answer your questions every evening from 8pm to 10pm.

’The Good Deed’
Did you know that charitable acts are an important element of the Holy Month of Ramadan?

The “giving to poor” is called Zaakat in Arabic. The literal meaning of Zakaat is purity. Its Islamic meaning designates the annual amount of wealth, food and property which a Muslim with the adequate means must distribute among the rightful beneficiaries. Zakaat is a remarkable institution and a major pillar of Islam.

The representatives of various local and international charity organizations will be present at the Centre, offering you the opportunity to contribute and learn more about their rewarding efforts.

Children’s Activities
Children will be able to enjoy a variety of educational activities such as:
- Story Telling
- Quizzes
- Cultural Displays

Calligraphy Exhibition
No Ramadan event would be complete without the beautiful touch of Arabic calligraphy. In the Islamic tradition, the calligraphic art usually existed as a part of the religious tradition, whereby religious text was produced to a level of an ultimate masterpiece.

The Touch of Arabia
An exhibition featuring the life and traditions across the Middle East is brought to you by the freelance travel photographer, Clint Lucas.

Clint, born in New Zealand, has lived in Dubai since 2003 and his work has been published by prestigious publications such as Lonely Planet, The New Yorker Magazine, Ritz Carlton International Magazine, Travel Trade Gazette, and many others.

The exhibition is displayed on Crescent Walk.

Break the Fast with Us!
The array of regional and international cuisines offers you the opportunity to sit down with your loved ones and enjoy the extended evenings of Ramadan.

The recently opened culinary hubs such as Steam Sum Dim Sum, Japengo, Café Blanc, Biella, Le Notre and Scoozi join the all time favourites such as Casper & Gambini’s, Zaatar W Zeit, Chili’s, Zyng Asian Grill, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Black Canyon, IKEA Restaurant and Johnny Carino’s.

Sweet delights and coffee shops are in abundance, to mention a few: Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon & Seattle’s Best, Haagen Dazs, Patchi, Cold Stone Creamery, Marble Slab Creamery, Barista Expresso, Costa Coffee, Hediard Cafe, Second Cup and Best Roastery.

Among other evening delights, the traditional shisha (hubbly bubbly or water pipe) will be served along the Canal Walk. You can also enjoy evening promenades or just soak up the atmosphere while having a free abra ride on the Canal.

The Skywalk Food Courts are the new additions to our culinary selection and they are available on the 2nd Floor from early September.