Dubai: Global Village announces 9-day fireworks, extended timings for Eid Al Fitr
Global Village, a popular family attraction for entertainment, dining and shopping, has announced extended timings and fireworks for Eid Al Fitr.
The multicultural destination will feature Eid-themed highlights and immersive activities for visitors from March 28 to April 6.
From Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3, Global Village will be open from 4pm to 1am.
Global Village's entertainment lineup will offer a variety of live performances. The Main Stage will feature an exciting mix of cultural shows, performances and interactive entertainment, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.
On Sunday April 6, 2025, Global Village will welcome an icon of the East Assala Nasri on the Main Stage for a highly anticipated musical concert.
Fireworks at Global Village
Aside from beautiful Eid decorations throughout the park, a major highlight of the celebrations will be the breathtaking nine-night Eid fireworks displays.
These will take place daily from Friday, March 28, to Saturday, April 5, 2025. The spectacles will light up the sky at 10pm during Ramadan nights and return to their regular 9pm timing, from the first day of Eid.
The ongoing fireworks displays are set to create a remarkable visual experience for all and are among the longest consecutive fireworks shows of Season 29.
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- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Best ladies' nights in Abu Dhabi 2025: 43 deals and offers you need to know about
Long gone are the days when ladies' nights in Abu Dhabi were only on Tuesdays. These days, you can get free or discounted beverages and food every day of the week. Whether you're looking to start the weekend off right, or want to beat hump day blues, here's where to go. Jump to: Ladies' nights in Abu Dhabi MONDAY 49ers The deal: One free house beverage upon arrival, and get two more free house beverages when ordering bites (which start from Dhs49). This steakhouse might be Gold Rush-themed but it remains a popular haunt among ladies, and we can see why. You can enjoy this ladies' night in Abu Dhabi every Monday and Tuesday, with one free drink on arrival and two more when you order food. Mon-Tue 7pm-9pm. Waterfront, Leaf Tower, Reem Island, (02 645 8000). Café del Mar The deal: Dhs120 for entry, a small tapas taster and three selected house beverages. More of a ladies' day than a ladies' night in Abu Dhabi, every Monday the gal pals can get a tapas platter and three selected house beverages for Dhs120, all of which you can enjoy while soaking up the sun next to, or in, this beach club's pool. Mon 10am onwards. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, (050 402 2283). Market Kitchen The deal: 50 percent off starters and unlimited selected beverages for three hours for all ladies. Ladies' night at international restaurant Market Kitchen boasts Japandi-chic interiors for the ultimate vibey evening. Mon 7pm-10pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Danah, (02 674 2020). Pacifico Tiki The deal: Ladies get unlimited free house beverages while dining, Dhs299 for gents. Gorgeous waterfront spot Pacifico Tiki offers up views out to Etihad Arena (and Time Out Towers in Yas Creative Hub). Head here for ladies' night on Mondays in a Polynesian paradise. Mon 8pm-midnight. Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach, (050 696 9298). TUESDAY 49ers The deal: One free house beverage upon arrival, and get two more free house beverages when ordering bites (which start from Dhs49). See Monday's listing for the full run down. Mon-Tue 7pm-9pm. Waterfront, Leaf Tower, Reem Island, (02 645 8000). Ishtar The deal: Unlimited house beverages while dining. How does Yas Marina views paired with delicious Mediterranean bites and unlimited house beverages sound? Because that's exactly what you'll get at this ladies' night in Abu Dhabi, with free-flowing drinks while dining for ladies. Tue 8pm-midnight. Yas Marina, Yas Island, (050 402 2293). Stratos The deal: Ladies get a free flow of selected house beverages for three hours and a 50 per cent discount on main courses while dining. Still not visited the city's only revolving bar? Then you need to get yourself down to Stratos ASAP. While admiring the views over the city, ladies can enjoy free-flowing bevvies all night long. Tue 7pm-10.30pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Danah, (02 674 2020). McCafferty's The deal: Ladies can choose between a free-flowing house beverages package for Dhs99 with a 50 percent discount on the à la carte menu. McCafferty's at the Hilton on Yas Island is the place to be on Tuesday for ladies. Not only do you get a lot of bang for your buck here, there's live music to enjoy from 8pm, too. It's a win-win. Tue 6pm-10pm. Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, (058 598 3623). WEDNESDAY Diablito The deal: Ladies and gents can enjoy unlimited sparkling grape, Spanish mixed grape and hops for two hours for Dhs100. Ladies' night or date night? You decide. Those Yas Marina views will make it a fab evening either way. Wed 6pm-11pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island, (02 565 1175). Heroes Never Die The deal: Dhs69 for five house beverages, and Dhs79 for a sharing platter, or 20 percent off on food. Legendary pub Heroes has returned, and is now known as Heroes Never Die. Now run by the team behind Stars N Bars, there are deals every night of the week, including a top ladies' night in Abu Dhabi on Wednesdays. For the Joeys among you who don't share food, you can also get 20 percent off food. And better yet? There's a live DJ too. Wed 5pm till late. Millennium Downtown Abu Dhabi, @heroesneverdie_ad (050 525 6364). Iris The deal: Dhs100 for free-flowing house beverages. Chic lounge Iris has branches across the Middle East, and one of our favourites can be found at Yas Marina. On ladies' night, you can enjoy free-flowing house beverages for four hours for Dhs100. Wed 8pm-midnight. Yas Marina, Yas Island (055 160 5636). Loca The deal: Unlimited Mexican mixed drinks plus a choice of appetiser and main course for Dhs145. At this price, ladies' night in Abu Dhabi certainly won't drive you Loca. Pair your bevvies with a starter and main, including tostada salad, tacos or fajitas. Cheers to that. Wed 7pm-midnight. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, (02 582 3639). Marco's Italian The deal: Dhs70 per person with two hours of unlimited Italian drinks. Get a taste of Italy at Marco's Italian's 'La Dolce Diva' ladies' night in Abu Dhabi, in addition to your pick of hearty dishes. Buno appetito. Wed 8pm-10pm. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al Maqta (02 654 3238). Mika The deal: Dhs129 per person will get you three beverages and an assortment of bar snacks. That's not a price tag to be sniffed at. Wed 8pm-late. Yas Marina. NURI Grill & Bar Credit: NURI Grill & Bar The deal: Dhs195 for three selections of food and beverages. Located inside the Hilton Yas Island, NURI Grill & Bar actually won Best Korean Restaurant at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards 2024 so you know the food will be delish. Wed 6-11pm. Hilton Yas Island. @nurigrillbar (054 211 5151). Ornina Lounge The deal: Ladies get unlimited house beverages while dining. Found right next door to Pacifico Tiki, Ornina Lounge has the same ladies' night offer – unlimited house beverages while dining – on Wednesdays. Get ready for a night of fun and good vibes all around. Wed 9pm-midnight. Al Rahah, Al Bandar, (050 696 9312). Stars N Bars The deal: Ladies get five house beverages for Dhs69. Yet another ladies' night on Yas Marina on Wednesdays, you can get five house beverages for Dhs69. Wed 5pm till late. Yas Marina, Yas Island, (02 565 0101). The G.O.A.T. The deal: Three free house beverages for the ladies and a 30 percent discount on food. Is this the greatest ladies' night in Abu Dhabi of all time? Decide for yourself on Wednesdays, where live band Goat Beatz and DJ Roy will be pumping out the tracks. Wed 8pm-11pm. Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, @goat_auh (050 499 3953). The Warehouse The deal: One food item and five house beverages for Dhs110. Ladies have the chance to try The for less every Wednesday. Take your pick from a dreamy tomato salad with ricotta, parmesan and lime zest or polpetine, complete with bite-size beef and mortadella meatballs, parmesan and pistachio. See you there. Wed 5pm-10.45pm. Pearl Rotana, Capital Centre (02 307 5552). Ting Irie The deal: Get a two-course meal with a three-house house beverage package for Dhs145, with a sparkling package for Dhs190, and with premium beverages for Dhs265 (which the gents can opt for). Jamaican restaurant Ting Irie, which reached the capital by way of Dubai in January 2022, is super laidback and super fun. Especially on ladies' night, where you can enjoy a two course meal with unlimited house beverages from Dhs145. Sounds lush. Throughout ladies' night, there will be a live DJ pumping out the best of dancehall, hip-hop, RnB, and Afrobeats. Wed 7pm-midnight. Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, (02 886 7786). THURSDAY Asia Asia The deal: Enjoy a three-course set menu and three house beverages for Dhs225. 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Broadway Abu Dhabi, @broadway_ad (050 123 4567). Dragon's Tooth Credit: Dragon's Tooth The deal: Two signature mixed drinks and a choice of two Dim Sum selections for Dhs125 per person. For an evening steeped in elegance and mystery, Dragon's is inspired by the women of China's history. Step into this 1920s Shanghai-style speakeasy every Thursday and Friday, and immerse yourself in the ambience of jazz and classic cocktails with a twist. Expect to sip on mixed drinks that honour eight remarkable women, each with flavours as unique as the legendary figure it celebrates. Thu-Fri 5pm-1am. Dragon's Tooth, Rosewood Abu Dhabi. (02 813 5520). Easy Tiger The deal: Free mixed drinks and 50 percent off the food menu. Talk about getting more bang for your buck. For a chilled out night out, head to Easy Tiger's Thursday ladies' night, where you'll get free mixed drinks, perfect for sipping to the beats of DJ Ash from 10pm. Thu 8pm-11pm. Al Ain Palace Hotel, @ (02 678 0522). Little Soho The deal: Get unlimited house beverages and selected mixed drinks and 50 percent off the food menu for Dhs69 for ladies, and Dhs149 for gents. Another option at Al Ain Palace Hotel, Little Soho's ladies' night in Abu Dhabi brings you all the options. Whether you fancy house beverages or mixed drinks, you can take your pick here. Oh, and there are always good vibes. Thu 7pm-10pm. Al Ain Palace Hotel, @littlesohouae (058 533 7646). Les Dangerueux Grab your squad and head to Les Dangerueux for an unforgettable Ladies' night that includes free flowing drinks for three hours, lively tunes, a snack and a vibey atmosphere all for Dhs129. Free entry. Thursdays, 6pm-10pm. Mamsha, Al Saadiyat Island. WhatsApp (052 677 2947). Lexx The deal: Ladies enjoy unlimited drinks for two hours, with an exclusive 30 percent discount on the a la carte food menu for Dhs149. If your nights out don't start until late, you're going to love this. Lexx's ladies' night in Abu Dhabi runs from 8pm until 12 am, with free-flow and a discount on food. Thu 8pm-12am. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl (02 510 1234). Lock, Stock & Barrel The deal: Unlimited house beverages (completely free). You won't have to spend a dirham at Lock, Stock & Barrel's ladies' night in Abu Dhabi, with three hours of unlimited house beverages for ladies every Thursday. Expect good tunes and all the lively party vibes. It's the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Thu 8pm-11pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, (02 235 8659). PJ O'Reilly's The deal: For three hours, Ladies can get free-flowing house beverages and bar bites for Dhs99 and gents can also join in the fun for Dhs199. One of the oldest pubs in Abu Dhabi, there's nothing we love more than enjoying a night out in PJ's pub garden. Sun-Thu 7pm-11pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Danah, (02 674 2020). Ray's Bar Take in views from level 62 at Ray's Bar The deal: Three hours of free-flowing mixed drinks and mocktails for Dhs99, or grape for Dhs149. For an elevated ladies' night in Abu Dhabi (both literally and metaphorically), head to Ray's Bar on the 62nd floor of the Conrad Etihad Towers. On Thursdays, you'll be able to get three hours of free-flowing mixed drinks for Dhs99, or grape for Dhs149. Thu 7pm-midnight. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Al Bateen, @raysbarabudhabi (02 811 5555). Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar The deal: Ladies get unlimited free house beverages while you dine. Another ladies' night in Abu Dhabi with a view, this time at Yas Bay Waterfront. Admire the waterfront scenes (and that surreal sunset) from Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar on Yas Island. you can also opt for unlimited bevvies from 10pm until late for Dhs99. Dreamy. Thu 7pm-11pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, (050 601 1194). The deal: Ladies get three free house beverages and 50 percent off on food. Also at The Hub, The Irish Vicker's has took home the title of Best Pub Food at the 2023 Restaurant Awards. And you can try it for less every Thursday, with a 50 percent discount on food and three free house beverages to pair it with. There's live music too to guarantee a fabulous time. Thu 6pm-10pm. The Hub, WTC Mall Abu Dhabi, @irishvickers (02 886 9636). The Overlook The deal: Ladies get three free house beverages and 25 percent off food, as well as pool access. Fancy a late night dip without spending a dirham? You can do just that at The WB's ladies' night in Abu Dhabi, which includes free pool access for ladies. Take in those views and relax. Thu 6pm-9pm. The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton (02 692 7767). FRIDAY Dragon's Tooth The deal: Two signature mixed drinks and a choice of two Dim Sum selections for Dhs125 per person. For an evening steeped in elegance and mystery, Dragon's is inspired by the women of China's history. Step into this 1920s Shanghai-style speakeasy every Thursday and Friday, and immerse yourself in the ambience of jazz and classic cocktails with a twist. Thu-Fri 5pm-1am. Dragon's Tooth, Rosewood Abu Dhabi. (02 813 5520). The deal: Dhs149 for three hours of free-flowing selected grape and mixed drink on selected house beverages. It also includes light nights and you can extend the fun for an hour for Dhs70. Also highly commended at previously at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards, Hamilton's Gastropub is a must-visit for your ladies' nights in Abu Dhabi list. Fri 7pm-12am. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000). Murphy's Sports Bar The deal: Ladies get two free selected mixed drinks and a 40 percent discount on the food menu. The sports bar at Al Ghazal Golf Club has not one, not two, but three ladies' night, making it the perfect spot to relax for less every weekend. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, ladies get to enjoy this exclusive offer. Fri-Sun 8pm-11pm. Al Ghazal Golf Club (02 505 5023). Jazz Bar The deal: Kickstart the weekend with live music and fab drinks at Jazz Bar's Sax and the City. Every Friday, ladies can enjoy five house beverages – including selected mixed drinks – for Dhs109, plus you'll get 20 percent off the food menu. Dhs109. Fri 8pm-midnight. Jazz Bar, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Corniche Road, Al Bateen, (056 104 1114). @ Raclette The deal: Ladies get unlimited drinks for Dhs150. The ladies' night at Raclette on at lovely Mamsha Al Saadiyat promises live music by the talented Claudia & Claudia duo, unlimited grape and hops as well as one tasty dish, all for Dhs150. Fri 8pm-11pm. Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Cultural District, @racletteuae (02 546 2277). Stills The deal: Ladies can enjoy tapas and unlimited house beverages for Dhs99, while gents can get the same deal for Dhs149. Home to the longest bar in Abu Dhabi, there's plenty of room for you and your girlfriends at is great news for those looking to head out on Fridays, as you can enjoy tapas and unlimited house beverages for a steal. Gents are welcome, too, with the same offer priced at Dhs149. Fri 8pm-11pm. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi – Yas Island (02 656 3066). W Lounge The deal: Buy one mixed drink (priced at Dhs85), and you'll enjoy a free flow of house beverages all night long. One of our favourite ladies' nights in Abu Dhabi, this is one you're going to want to dress up for. Pay for one mixed drink from the special ladies' night menu and you'll enjoy free-flowing house beverages all night long. That's one dreamy combination. Fri 6pm till late. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, (02 656 0000). SATURDAY Atlon Bar & Bistro The deal: Free house beverages for ladies between 10pm to 1am, with the option to upgrade to bubbly and mixed drinks for Dhs99. 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a day ago
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What is 'Fuwala Al Eid'? 'Fuwala Al Eid' is a traditional Emirati custom symbolising generosity and hospitality during Eid celebrations. It involves gathering and sharing sweets, gifts, and joyful moments among family, friends, and colleagues, reinforcing social bonds and festive spirit. Festive activities The celebration included competitions and the distribution of symbolic gifts to employees, reflecting the Authority's commitment to fostering team spirit and strengthening social bonds among staff. Reflecting Sharjah's cultural and social values Abu Ghazin expressed his happiness on the occasion and stressed the importance of such initiatives in creating a motivating work environment filled with positive energy. This initiative aligns with the Authority's ongoing efforts to promote human connections among its employees and celebrate national and religious occasions in a way that reflects the cultural and social values of the smiling Emirate of Sharjah.
