Celebrating Easter may seem like a far-fetched idea in Dubai, which is a part of the United Arab Emirates, a Muslim country. However, the UAE, especially Dubai, has always welcomed people of other faiths and also celebrates their festivals with great pomp and splendour. The same is true with Easter as well. Easter is when Christians celebrate the rebirth of Jesus Christ, which falls in the month of March or April. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter in Dubai. In fact, Easter is one of the best April/March events in Dubai. Â With this note, let us look at some of the ways to celebrate Easter in Dubai along with your family.
Attend an Easter Church Service
If you want to experience the spiritual side of Easter, you must attend a church service on this day during your Dubai travel. Two of the most popular churches for Catholic Easter services are Mary’s Catholic Church in Oud Metha and St. Francis of Assisi Church in Jebel Ali. These churches hold masses at different times of the day on Easter and attract large number of people. The Fellowship also conducts large Easter services and several other Easter events, usually at The Agenda and the churches in the city. The Fellowship organizes Easter masses for all the Christian communities like Protestants, Catholics, Greek Orthodox, and more.
Enjoy an Easter Brunch
Dubai is synonymous with weekend brunches, where restaurants serve lavish meals to be enjoyed with family and friends. On Easter, you will find several restaurants hosting special brunches. The Easter-themed brunches is not just about food, although it is definitely one of the highlights of the entire event. The whole place is decorated as per the Easter theme. Moreover, you can also indulge in an array of activities, including egg hunts, fun games and workshops, and live entertainment as well.
Food is at the center of the brunch. Get ready for extensive buffet, BBQs, and live cooking stations where you can feast on roast steaks, lamb, and salmon. The dessert section is much more than chocolate eggs. You will get to relish a variety of cakes, cookies, scones, pastries, confections, and so much more.
The places that offer the best Easter brunches in Dubai are African Queen, Al Bait, Alici, Alaya, Address Downtown, etc. Agrabah Brunch at the Hanaaya Restaurant (Jumeirah Mina Al Salam), Into the Jungle Brunch at the Giardino Restaurant (Palazzo Versace Hotel), FamilyFest Brunch at Li’Brasil terrace (Address Beach Resort at JBR), and Bubbalcious Brunch at Westin Dubai.
Indulge in Egg Hunting and Fun Activities with Kids
Apart from restaurants hosting Easter brunches, many other venues host Easter parties and events filled with a variety of themed-activities for children. If you are in the city with one of the Dubai holiday packages, Â you must try at least a few of them. Egg hunting is the most common as well as the most popular activity you will find here. Kids get together to search for colorful Easter eggs filled with toys, candies, and other surprises. While every venue will have different kinds of activities planned for Easter brunch, cookie decoration, face painting, egg painting and decoration, pony and camel riding, petting zoo, bouncy castle, story-telling sessions, live shows, etc., are some of the things to enjoy at these locations. Kids will also get to be a part of meet-and-greet with Easter bunny at a few of these places. The best part is that these activities are organized as per age group, ensuring that all kids attending have a good time. All the activities are supervised, offering a safe space for children to enjoy and learn.
The popular places in Dubai that host such Easter events include Dubai Parks and Resorts, The Green Planet, Expo City Dubai, Hotel Atlantis the Palm, Oli Oli Children’s Museum, and Dubai Dolphanarium. These events can also be found at some of the beaches and malls in Dubai. Certain desert camps organize such Easter special events too.
Go on an Easter Private Yacht Tour
If you are looking for a unique way of celebrating Easter in Dubai, going on a yacht tour would be a good idea. This is a one of the best options if you are celebrating with a large group. It is possible to book a luxury yacht in Dubai for a few hours or the entire day. The yacht would take you along the Arabian Gulf, giving you the chance to check out the architectural marvels and iconic buildings of Dubai like Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, JBR skyline, and more. Easter special yachts let you enjoy an elaborate Easter brunch with international dishes. It is also family-friendly, as activities like face painting, egg hunting, and other fun games are held on the deck. When you book a private yacht for your family and friends on Easter, you can customize the entire trip as per your interests, right from the décor and food to the activities.
Plan a Picnic with Family and Friends
If you are looking forward to a lowkey but fun Easter celebration, a picnic would be a good idea. Dubai has plenty of picnic spots where you can have an amazing time under the open sky, admiring the beautiful surroundings. One of the most popular picnic spots in Dubai is Al Qudra Lakes, home to twin lakes shaped like hearts, surrounded by golden sand. The place has greenery, wildlife in the form of numerous birds, and a cycling track to explore the park. It also has picnic spots and BBQ areas that visitors can use.
Zabeel Park is another popular picnic spot in Dubai. Covering acres of land, Zabeel Park is home to one of the most important attractions of the city, the Dubai Frame. Apart from this, you will find outdoor seatings, shaded lawn, and the amphitheatre where you can enjoy a picnic with your loved ones. Al Sufouh Beach, Al Safa Park 2, The Ripe Market, Burj Park, Al Barsha Pond Park, etc., are a few other apt places for picnics in the city.
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Another amazing way you can enjoy Easter in Dubai is going on a staycation, more so because it is a long weekend in Dubai, and you can take a break from your routine. There is no dearth of luxury resorts and hotels in Dubai, and you can book one for your family. Several hotels in Dubai present Easter packages to guests, which not only involve a comfortable stay but also access to all the Easter-related events and activities, including brunches. You can enjoy Easter without bothering about travel time, traffic, and parking.
One&Only Royal Mirage on Palm Jumeirah is a resort that offers Easter fun in the form of pony rides, egg hunts, and Easter bunny sightings. Banyan Tree Dubai provides resort credit on several of the amenities and services at the resort like dining at a special restaurant or spa services. A few other hotels you can choose for staycation during Easter weekend are 2 Seasons Hotel & Apartments, One&Only the Palm, Address Downtown, etc.
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Conclusion
Easter celebrations in Dubai are grand like everything that the city does. Hence, this festival is one of the main reasons to visit Dubai in March/April, depending on which month Easter falls that particular year. If you plan a trip to Dubai during Easter, which would be the event or activity that you would be excited about? Let us know!
