Top family-friendly Eid Al Adha 2021 deals in Abu Dhabi

Who else is looking forward to some serious family fun with the gang in Abu Dhabi this Eid Al Adha holiday?

While the kids are already enjoying a two-month summer holiday, thanks to an upcoming six-day holiday for UAE residents, the whole family can also enjoy some quality time all together.

To celebrate this much-needed holiday, Abu Dhabi’s hotels, restaurants and attractions are laying on some awesome family-friendly deals to make your Eid go with a bang.

From Eid family staycations to family-friendly brunches, meal deals and loads more, we’ve got your Eid Al Adha covered with some brilliant discounts and things to do with the kids and the family.

You can find even more Eid Al Adha holiday deals here.

Eid Al Adha family-friendly staycation deals

Bab Al Nojoum

Bab Al Nojoum on Al Hudayriyat Island has become one of the top glamping destinations in the UAE for a number of reasons. This star attraction has quirky accommodation in the form of retired and converted camper vans and 4x4s, repurposed so you can spend a night under the night sky. It’s perfect for sleeping under the stars without the usual struggles of camping. It’s just a 17-minute drive from the Corniche, making it a getaway sans road trip for Abu Dhabi residents.
Al Hudayriyat Island, babalnojoum.com/en

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

Kids love a day trip out to Bab Al Shams? Well, this Eid Al Adha, UAE families can head to the family-friendly hotel for a brilliant desert escape. Rates start from Dhs449 per night for a family of three (two adults and one kid under three years old) and includes a stay in a superior room and the choice to upgrade the staycay with breakfast or the half-board package with breakfast and dinner at Al Hadheerah, 25 percent off food and drinks. Activities like tennis, archery, and horse riding are also included in the offer so you can keep the little ones busy and active, which always makes for an easy bedtime.
From Dhs449 (per night), Dhs549 (with breakfast), Dhs649 (half board). Ongoing. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Al Qudra Road (04 809 6150).

Conrad Abu Dhabi Eithad Towers

Want to base the gang on the Corniche for a fun family-friendly Eid Al Adha in Abu Dhabi? Then check out this hotel’s family staycation and brunch staycation packages over the holiday. Treat the fam to a little city break with a deluxe guestroom inclusive of breakfast and dinner for two coming in at Dhs1,000. There’s also 20 percent discount on Conrad Spa treaments, food and beverage plus 30 percent off water sports at the hotel and kids under 12 get to stay free of charge. Looking to include brunch? The Eid brunch staycation will set you back Dhs1,295 but includes a superior guestroom, brekkie, Friday brunch at Nahaam or Saturday brunch at VaKaVa along with all the aforementioned discounts.
Brunch staycation: From Dhs1,295. Corniche Rd, Al Bateen; Family staycation: From Dhs1,000 (per night). Corniche Rd, Al Bateen, etihadtowers.reservations@ConradHotels.com (02 811 5666).

DoubleTree by Hilton Resort and Spa Marjan Island

Need a family-friendly staycation that caters to the needs of the whole gang? DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island has launched a brilliant Eid package for the crew. Families of four can enjoy a one-night stay including breakfast from Dhs499, while families wanting a longer escape will get 40 percent off tickets to Dubai Parks and Resorts as well as a free scratch card when they check in with prizes such as a zip line or pearl farm experience up for grabs.
From Dhs499 per night. Ras Al Khaimah, reservations_dtmarjan@hilton.com (07 203 0000).

E rth Abu Dhabi

The whole fam can experience some traditional Emirati hospitality over Eid Al Adha with a family-friendly staycation at this Abu Dhabi hotel. Formerly known as the Armed Forces Officers Club, rates for an executive suite, which sleeps four, are Dhs600 per night including breakfast. Best of all, when they need some down time, the kids can check out the in-house cinema.
From Dhs400. Sun Jul 18-Sat Jul 24. Khor Al Maqta (02 441 5900).

The Abu Dhabi EDITION

Looking for a break with the family in Abu Dhabi? The Abu Dhabi EDITION has you covered with its family-style package. Expect an amenity surprise, namely a kid’s teepee tent bed, access to the Family Lounge, chic swimming pool, daily breakfast in Alba Terrace and free dining for kids under 12 from Dhs1,200.
From 1,200 (two rooms per night). Until Sat Jul 31. Al Bateen Marina (02 208 0000).

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

We all love a money-saving deal, after all family staycations can get pricey when you’re having to book in three or more family members. Book the ‘Livin la Vida Local’ staycation as this flashy hotel from Dhs750, where you’ll can get a half board meal plan at the Garage and 35 percent off at the SPA. But best of all, kids under 12 go absolutely free.
From Dhs750. Until Aug 31. Yas Island (02 656 0000).

Yas Plaza Hotels

Kids like their family-friendly staycation to be more thrill than chill? This group of hotels on Yas Island is offering families some enticing deals for the Eid Al Adha break. The Yas Island adventure package will give you access to Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi or Yas Waterworld plus a night’s stay from Dhs799.
From Dhs799. Sun Jul 18-Sat Jul 24. Yas Island (02 656 2000).

Eid Al Adha family-friendly meal deals

Hickory’s Restaurant

Hickory’s Restaurant has a a couple of great family-friendly deals for the gang to get their teeth into. From Sunday July 18 to Saturday July 24, mums, dads and kiddos can get stuck into pancakes along with a free cup of coffee (parents) or orange juice (little ones) for Dhs65. Fancy a bit more? Upgrade your day on Friday July 23 with a special Eid Al Adha family brunch consisting of a choice of mezzah, salads, soup, lamb ouzi as well as a special sweets corner starting from Dhs150.
Dhs65 (pancakes). Sun Jul 18-Sat Jul 24 6.30am-11.30pm. Dhs150 (food), Dhs299 (unlimited house drinks). Fri Jul 23 12.30pm-3.30pm. Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 404 3077).

Horizon restaurant

Not in the mood to cook for the family over Eid Al Adha? To be fair, it’s your Eid holiday too! Horizon restaurant at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana is dishing out a buffet of worldwide cuisine for lunch and dinner every day plus three days of brunches. For Dhs159, you can enjoy an unlimited dinner buffet including soft beverages from Monday July 19 to Friday July 23 consisting of Mediterranean (Monday), Italian (Tuesday), Wednesday (Mexican), Thursday (seafood) and Friday (Levantine). For lunch, guests can sample an international buffet for Dhs139. Want to go big with brunch? Have your pick of Thursday, Friday or Saturday at this relaxing eatery where from Dhs139, brunchers can gobble up as many bites as they can handle. And if you fancy, you can add pool access for an extra Dhs60.
Brunch: Dhs139 (soft drinks), Dhs199 (pool access), Dhs79 (kids), Dhs119 (pool access). Thu Jul 22-Sat Jul 24 1pm-5pm. Dinner: Dhs159 (soft drinks), half price (kids between six and 12), free (kids under six). Mon Jul 19-Fri Jul 23 6.30pm-10.30pm. Lunch: Dhs139 (soft drinks), half price (kids between six and 12), free (kids under six). Mon Jul 19-Fri Jul 23 12.30pm-3.30pm. Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Corniche (02 657 0000).

Khayal

This popular family-friendly spot in the Marriot Al Forsan will be laying on a buffet of international fare including Asian, Indian and Italian alongside traditional dishes for Eid Al Adha. With two sittings, you can enjoy an Eid Al Adha lunch from 12.30pm to 3.30pm or an Eid Al Adha dinner from 6.30pm to 10.30pm for Dhs199 on the first and second day of the holiday.Bets of all, tiny tots under six eat absolutely free.
Dhs199 (food and unlimited juices), Dhs85 (kids between six and 11 years old), free (under six). Lunch: first and second day of Eid Al ADha, 12.30pm-3.30pm. Dinner: 6.30pm-10.30pm. Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi, Al Fursan street, Khalifa City A (02 201 4131).