VIDEO: Residents make most of Eid holidays with outings and musical shows in UAE

Syed Shayaan Bakht, Staff Reporter

UAE residents and citizens made the most of the Eid holidays flocking to parks, beaches, tourist landmarks and malls on Saturday.

Citizens and residents of Sharjah certainly made it a point not to be homebound for the festive occasion.

The scenic Al Majaz Park and Waterfront was a hit.

Musical shows and dance troupes were witnessed by joyous and food-loving residents.

They went all out for outings to make the most of the celebrations, the longest Eid holiday so far.

The residents celebrated the second day of Eid in public parks, beaches and recreational places, amid manifestations of joy.

A Pakistani expat working and living in Sharjah told Gulf Today that he has elaborate barbeque plans with his friends in Dibba Fujairah.

He said would spend the entire night in Dibba Fujairah with friends and family.

Since midday on Saturday, large crowds of visitors from all the emirates and the people of the Eastern Coast have flocked to the tourism facilities in the east of the country, especially Fujairah and the Kalba Corniche in its new look.

Other wonderful tourism sites in Khorfakkan witnessed footfall of large numbers of visitors individually and groups from different cities of the country.

The most visited was the Corniche and the Khorfakkan beach with its beautiful sand and multiple games for young and old, its shady trees and its green area that extends far from the eye.

Large numbers gathered in front of the mountain waterfall overlooking the Corniche and adjacent to the Roman Amphitheatre, while others preferred to go to the Rafisa Dam and Shees Park, especially those who came from the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.

The police patrols succeeded with their early readiness and strict preparations by intensifying traffic patrols and deploying policemen in clearing the traffic jams.

The Kalba Corniche, which was recently opened, attracted a large number of families along about 10 kilometres. They enjoyed the green areas, various games, beautiful walkways, magical sand, and its umbrellas.

The Madub Park in Fujairah was also a destination for families who flocked to make barbecues with joy.