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Don't miss out these events during Eid Al Adha holidays

Dubai sparks to life this Eid Al Adha as it brings in the festive vibe filled with entertainment, food and music.

Eid Al Adha, also known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, will be celebrated across UAE on August 11 and is one of the most anticipated Islamic holidays that are celebrated worldwide. It is a time when families and friends gather together in prayer and spend some quality time with their loved ones.
Eid in the UAE is a time of celebration and honouring the holy significance of the occasion. It is during these times when the region is bustling with its rich culture and heritage, filling cities with a festive vibe full of laughter and joy.
For this upcoming Eid Al Adha, residents and visitors from all over the world will witness the Emirati culture and traditions come to life as the city decorates itself with beautiful lights, vibrant colours and mouth watering Arabic cuisines.
Take part in the region's thrilling and exciting activities that makes Eid in the UAE an unforgettable experience such as dune riding, desert safaris, camel riding, or exploring the luxury of the hospitality industry in the country.
Other than its vast deserts and long cultural heritage, the UAE also prides itself as an ideal destination for entertainment and leisure as it opens its doors to a world of thrilling indoor theme parks, massive shopping malls, big sales and popular community events. 
With this being said, enjoy your Eid Al Adha this summer with a list of indoor activities filled with music, food and movies that you can enjoy with your family and friends while escaping the heat. 
Modhesh World
Dubai brings back their favourite yellow and blue character Modhesh, back to life in another indoor theme park filled with games, rides, live entertainment and food. Families can visit their favourite summer character in Modhesh World at Dubai World Trade Centre from the June 21 until Aug. 17. All throughout the summer, guests can enjoy a free entrance at the park that will be open from noon to 10 pm during weekdays, and from 11 am to 11 pm on weekends.
Dubai Sports World 
Enjoy a range of sports activities in a 25,000 sq m indoor multipurpose hall at Dubai World Trade Centre in Sheikh Saeed Hall from the June 19 until Sept. 10. This summer, Dubai brings back its biggest sports venue for passionate and athletic individuals with more facilities catering to all sorts of sports activities ranging from parkour, martial arts, gymnastics, acrobats, volleyball, basketball and much more.
The venue will be open from 8 am to 12 am everyday and guests are encouraged to book their space in advance through their website at www.dubaisportsworld.ae before visiting. Furthermore, Dubai Sports World also offers a number of academy sessions for children of all ages that will be taught and supervised by professional instructors. 
Dubai Opera Film Festival
For the fairytale movie fans and Disney lovers, Dubai Opera will be hosting a Disney movie marathon from the August. 15-30, showing 48 of the best Disney classics such as The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan and Beauty and The Beast.
Relive your childhood with your favourite Disney movies and share your experience with the younger generation by grabbing your tickets at www.dubaiopera.com or purchasing it at any Virgin Megastore outlet. Ticket prices start from Dh40 for kids and Dh60 for adults. 
The 1975 concert 
Originated form Manchester, England, The 1975 started playing together as a band since they were teenagers until eventually, their rhythmic sounds and diverse style of music led them to becoming an international hit.
This summer, don't miss award winning British pop-rock band as they visit Dubai for the first time on August 14 at the Coca-Cola Arena performing their hit songs like Chocolate, Girls, and The Sound. Tickets are on sale at www.800tickets.com
Micah Aguilar, a board game enthusiast and long-time Bibliophile, is an editorial staff at Khaleej Times.