Public flock to Abu Dhabi’s beaches and parks on second day of Eid Al Adha

Residents and visitors in Abu Dhabi continued to flock to public beaches, parks, and major shopping malls on Saturday, the second day of Eid Al Adha.

Malls, parks and beaches are offering a range of services including dining, shopping, and children’s play areas along with joyful atmosphere for all.

Many families opted to spend their time in large shopping malls, which feature international restaurants, dedicated children’s play zones adhering to global safety standards, and cafes serving beverages and sweets. Additionally, most retail stores offered discounts ranging from 30% to 70% to attract Eid celebrants.

Major malls in Abu Dhabi provide affordable children’s entertainment, with virtual and physical games priced between Dhs12 and Dhs35.

They also house cinemas, global fashion and accessory brands, and cafes where adults can relax, read, or socialise in the festive ambiance.

Abu Dhabi also boasts a variety of attractions and entertainment experiences catering to diverse interests. Snow Abu Dhabi, for instance, offers an indoor snow park with 12 rides and 17 new attractions at temperatures below 2°C, providing a cool escape from the heat.

For marine adventure enthusiasts, the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi offers diving experiences with over 46,000 marine animals from 300 unique species across 10 zones. Yas Kartzone is another family-friendly destination, featuring karting races for children aged 8- 12 and adults aged 13 and above, along with thrilling activities at the massive indoor Adrenark Adventure Park.

Yas Island also hosted numerous cultural and entertainment events, including dazzling fireworks displays at Yas Bay Waterfront daily at 9pm during the first three days of Eid. Yas Island’s theme and water parks, such as SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, celebrate Eid from June 6 to 10 with a blend of tradition and innovation.

Public and private beaches in Abu Dhabi saw significant turnout, especially in the late afternoon, offering a healthy and enjoyable environment for Eid celebrations. Public beach facilities included changing rooms, showers, free water dispensers, and motorcycle teams to assist visitors. Beaches also featured volleyball nets, football areas, and activities like jet skiing and parasailing.

Parks in Abu Dhabi, particularly those with barbecue areas and children’s play zones, were highly popular on the second day of Eid.

Families arrived early, equipped with chairs, barbecue essentials, and children’s toys like footballs, to enjoy the day.