The Dubai Mall was full of shoppers, visitors and tourists. Reem Mohammed / The National
The reward for patiently waiting is a dazzling fireworks display to celebrate the holiday. Antonie Robertson / The National
Even just waiting for the fireworks to start is a fun experience, as friends and families gather early at The Beach at JBR for a good seat to watch the displays. Antonie Robertson / The National
Parks were a popular meeting location for residents, despite the hot weather. Riana Rabox of Indonesia hands out watermelon out to her friends during a barbecue in Zabeel Park in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha break. Antonie Robertson / The National
Adul Ibrahim and his wife Moon of Pakistan, enjoy a moment together with their children Hannan and Hadi while visiting Zabeel Park. Antonie Robertson / The National
Al Qudra Lake in Dubai was a popular spot for families to visit, taking the time to enjoy nature and the feathered residents of the desert oasis. Reem Mohammed / The National
Jumeirah Public Beach is always a popular place to visit, but particularly on the hot days of Eid Al Adha, residents flocked to the sea to enjoy the sunset. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Dubai seaside is the perfect spot for a festive selfie. Antonie Robertson / The National
Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi's Mushrif Mall was busy early in the week with families preparing for the holiday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Shoppers enjoyed summer sales that extended into the holiday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Market at Mushrif Mall was full of shoppers looking for great deals on fresh produce for their Eid Al Adha feasts. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The date section of The Market offers local and regional dates, traditional gifts for celebrations, along with sweets and money for children. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Dubai Mall was full of shoppers, visitors and tourists. Reem Mohammed / The National
The reward for patiently waiting is a dazzling fireworks display to celebrate the holiday. Antonie Robertson / The National
Even just waiting for the fireworks to start is a fun experience, as friends and families gather early at The Beach at JBR for a good seat to watch the displays. Antonie Robertson / The National
Parks were a popular meeting location for residents, despite the hot weather. Riana Rabox of Indonesia hands out watermelon out to her friends during a barbecue in Zabeel Park in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha break. Antonie Robertson / The National
Adul Ibrahim and his wife Moon of Pakistan, enjoy a moment together with their children Hannan and Hadi while visiting Zabeel Park. Antonie Robertson / The National
Al Qudra Lake in Dubai was a popular spot for families to visit, taking the time to enjoy nature and the feathered residents of the desert oasis. Reem Mohammed / The National
Jumeirah Public Beach is always a popular place to visit, but particularly on the hot days of Eid Al Adha, residents flocked to the sea to enjoy the sunset. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Dubai seaside is the perfect spot for a festive selfie. Antonie Robertson / The National
Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi's Mushrif Mall was busy early in the week with families preparing for the holiday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Shoppers enjoyed summer sales that extended into the holiday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Market at Mushrif Mall was full of shoppers looking for great deals on fresh produce for their Eid Al Adha feasts. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The date section of The Market offers local and regional dates, traditional gifts for celebrations, along with sweets and money for children. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Dubai Mall was full of shoppers, visitors and tourists. Reem Mohammed / The National
