20 ways to celebrate Emirati Women's Day across the UAE
Emirati Women's Day is celebrated every year on August 28. This special day was chosen by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak to mark the anniversary of the founding of the UAE's General Women's Union. It honors the strength, achievements, and contributions of women across the UAE in arts, business, science, and beyond, recognizing their vital role in shaping the nation's present and future. In 2025, the UAE will celebrate the tenth Emirati Women's Day next week Thursday, August 28. Fabulous offers for all women: For the foodies
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Join the Emirati Women's Day celebrations at Ariana's Iranian Kitchen, where celebrity chef Ariana Bundy brings a modern twist to traditional Iranian cuisine. Enjoy a cozy lunch, share stories, and celebrate achievements over dishes inspired by family recipes.
Location: Ariana's Iranian Kitchen, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Times: 12pm to 3pm, August 28
Contact: ( 04) 426 2500
atlantis.com Enjoy an Arabic afternoon tea
Mark Emirati Women's Day with a limited-edition Arabic afternoon tea at Blume, the Silk Road-inspired dining spot in Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue. From August 25 to 31, guests can enjoy a floral twist on tradition with fragrant brews, sweet and savoury bites, and the perfect setting inside Blume's elegant train carriage interiors. Priced at Dhs250 for two, it's the ideal way to slow down, gather with loved ones, and celebrate.
Location: Blume, Dubai Mall (Fashion Avenue), Dubai
Times: 2pm to 6pm, August 25 to 31
Cost: Dhs250 for two guests
Contact: (04) 495 6888
blumedubai.com Get creative
Join a hands-on workshop with Studio Kinza to make your own soy wax candle or learn fragrance blending. While you're at it, you can enjoy a signature coffee and dessert. The workship is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Location: James Café, Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
Times: 11am to 1pm, August 24
Cost: Dhs300 per person
jamesabudhabi.com Complimentary goodies
Treat yourself this Emirati Women's Day at Mosaico in Palazzo Versace Dubai. Enjoy a complimentary welcome mocktail, a special dessert trolley, and for an extra indulgence, a golden cappuccino with a handcrafted cake.
Location: Mosaico, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Al Jaddaf
Times: 8am to 1am, August 28
Cost: Dhs378 for two
Contact: (04) 556 8850
palazzoversace.ae Complimentary hot drinks
Celebrate Emirati Women's Day at Uptown Social, the cosy pet-friendly café in Uptown Tower. All women get a complimentary hot drink, from smooth cappuccinos and lattes to slow brewed pours and teas – perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying some solo time.
Location: Uptown Social, Uptown Tower, Dubai
Times: 8am to 10pm, August 28
Cost: free hot beverage for women
uptownsocialdubai.com For the relaxing or active
Image: Unsplash Give yourself a glow up
ALKEMY Salon, the world's first independent carbon-neutral salon. Choose between two luxe hair experiences: the Radiance Ritual with a nourishing Lux Hair Mask (Dhs800), or the Chic Refresh, which includes a fresh trim and blow-dry (Dhs500). After your pamper, make it a full celebration with lunch at Ariana's Iranian Kitchen or an afternoon tea at The Royal Tearoom inside Atlantis The Royal.
Location: ALKEMY Woman at Atlantis The Royal & Atlantis The Palm
Times: August 28 to 31, 10am to 8pm
Cost: Dhs800 (Radiance Ritual), Dhs500 (Chic Refresh)
Contact: Atlantis The Royal: (056) 243 9699, Atlantis The Palm: (054) 793 1799
alkemysalons.com Relax and recharge
From August 24 to 30, ladies can enjoy 20% off all body treatments and massages, from tension releasing massages to nourishing wraps and signature rituals. Guests also get complimentary access to the spa's steam room, sauna, snow room, jacuzzi, and spa pool for the ultimate wellness escape.
Location: Anjana Spa, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Times: August 24 to 30
Cost: 20% off body treatments and massages (excludes discounted spa packages)
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Swap heels for sneakers this Emirati Women's Day at Activate, City Centre Mirdif. Ladies get a Buy 1 get 1 deal on a 60-minute gaming session, with nine game rooms, 50 games, and 100 levels to conquer. From 7pm to 9pm, the venue goes ladies only, and it will be run entirely by an all female team. It will be the perfect time to jump, dodge, and play your way through the world's first active gaming experience.
Location: Activate, City Centre Mirdif (next to Magic Planet South), Dubai
Times: August 28, ladies only from 7pm to 9pm
Cost: buy 1 get 1 offer for women using the code: EMWACT
playactivatemena.com Rainforest experience and goodies
Celebrate Emirati Women's Day with a serene escape at Banyan Tree Dubai. From August 23 to 31, ladies can enjoy a 60-minute Rainforest Experience at the Banyan Tree Spa followed by a refined Afternoon Tea at Tocha. The journey combines hydrotherapy rituals, including steam, sauna, vitality pool, jacuzzi, and heated loungers, with complete privacy in a spa suite, before moving on to delicate Japanese-inspired savoury and sweet bites paired with fine teas.
Location: Banyan Tree Dubai
Times: August 23 to 31
Cost: Dhs450 per person (up to six guests)
Contact: (04) 556 6401
banyantree.com Complimentary sport activities & free kids pass
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is celebrating Emirati Women's Day with a line-up of fitness and wellness experiences. From August 27 to 29, join complimentary Lagree Ladies' Pilates classes (10 to 11am), blending Pilates, strength, and cardio on the signature microformer. Kids can be looked after with a free day pass to Kids Palace during the session.
From 27 to 30 August, women booking tennis or padel courts will also receive 10% off, the perfect chance to enjoy sport, camaraderie, and celebration.
Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Times: August 27 to 30
Cost: complimentary pilates, 10% off tennis & padel court bookings
mandarinoriental.com/abu-dhabi Experience a massage & Emirati high tea
Celebrate Emirati Women's Day with the Empower and Indulge package at Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island. Enjoy a relaxing massage and foot ritual, followed by an Emirati-inspired high tea featuring karak and saffron milk cake.
Location: Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
Times: August 28
Cost: contact the team for package pricing
Contact: ( 07) 246 0000
movenpick.accor.com Pamper yourself
Ladies can enjoy 20% off all spa experiences when booking on August 28, redeemable anytime within the following three months.
Location: Waldorf Astoria, DIFC, Dubai
Times: 9am to 11pm, August 28
Cost: 20% off spa treatments for women
hilton.com For the spoilers
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This Emirati Women's Day, treat your girls with the AVANTCHA Tea's Velvet Oud Luxury Loose Tea Candle Set. The set combines two tins of naturally scented black tea with a Velvet Oud candle, filled with notes of oud, cardamom, and sandalwood. It's perfect gift for mothers, sisters, friends, or your spouse.
Times: Available until August 31
Cost: Dhs680 per set
avantcha.com Chocolate lovers
Sweeten up Emirati Women's Day with Läderach's cheerful hamper – a luxury selection of Swiss chocolates that makes the perfect gift. Whether for family, friends, or yourself, it's an indulgence worth unwrapping.
Locations: Abu Dhabi: World Trade Centre, Yas Mall, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Dubai: The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Mirdif City Centre
Sharjah: City Centre Al Zahia
Cost: Dhs1,365 per hamper
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Celebrate Emirati Women's Day in style at Alaya. The restaurant is treating Emirati ladies to a complimentary Pistachio Rose Fondant and a free voucher for a facial at Seline Clinic. It's the perfect mix of sweet and self-care.
Location: DIFC, Gate Village 4, Dubai
Times: 12:30pm to 12am, August 28
Cost: free for Emirati women (dessert and facial voucher)
Contact: (04) 570 6289
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Ladies can sip on complimentary handcrafted mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks) like the playful lollipop or marmalade spritzer, perfectly paired with the restaurant's Nikkei-Mediterranean flavours.
Location: Amelia Lounge, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Times: 7pm to 3am, August 28
Cost: free mocktails for Emirati women
Contact: ( 04) 328 2805
amelialounge.com Sweet twist
Emirati ladies enjoying lunch or dinner on August 28 will get a complimentary marbled chocolate bar – a decadent dessert with crispy biscuit and caramel layers, shaped to look like a slab of meat.
Location: Beefbar Dubai, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Umm Suquem 3, Dubai
Times: 12pm to 11:30pm, August 28
Cost: free dessert for Emirati women
Contact: (04) 423 2238
beefbar.com Exciting prizes
Celebrate Emirati Women's Day at Kokoro and win exciting prizes, from free handrolls and chef-selected nigiri to dinner for two. The Nad Al Sheba branch hosts a ladies-only night, while Alserkal Avenue is open to all, with prizes reserved for female guests.
Location: Kokoro, Nad Al Sheba and Alserkal Avenue
Times: 12pm to 12am, August 28
eatkokoro.xyz Design your own jewellery
Get creative this Emirati Women's Day at Kishmish in Mirdif Avenue. Emirati ladies can design their own charm keepsake with homegrown jewellery brand Get Charmed, then enjoy a special Afghan lunch featuring chapli kebab, kabuli, naan, and sheer yakh in a warm, family-style setting.
Location: Kishmish, Mirdif Avenue, Mirdif, Dubai
Times: 12pm to 11pm, August 28
Cost: Dhs170 per person
Contact: ( 04) 349 6665
kishmish.ae Complimentary drinks
Head to Tiki Pacifico in Abu Dhabi this Emirati Women's Day for complimentary mocktails and desserts for Emirati women. Enjoy island-inspired flavours, a laid-back tropical vibe, and lively music for a fun, relaxed celebration.
Location: Tiki Pacifico, Al Rahah, Al Bandar, Abu Dhabi
Times: 12pm to 2am, August 28
Cost: free mocktails & desserts for Emirati women
Contact: ( 050) 696 9298
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