Our Guide To Eating Out On the UAE's Next Public Holiday

The UAE loves a public holiday and we get more than our fair share of them! But when is the next UAE public holiday for 2025?

The next public holiday in the UAE for 2025 happens to be for Arafat Day, which comes directly before Eid al Adha. Dates are never completely confirmed until the moon is sighted, but Arafat Day has been confirmed for Thursday June 5th. UAE public holidays for Eid Al-Adha will then commence from Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th - leading to a total of four days off this June.

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TAPARELLE

MANARAT AL SAADIYAT

This is literally a perennial favourite: go summer, go winter ... it's all good, whatever the season.

Enjoy Chef Omaka's incredible dishes - breakfast highlights include house made croissants and brioches, tartines and glorious fresh, Mediterranean-esque plates. For lunch and dinner we love the small plates: the scallops, the hamachi carpaccio, the extraordinarily good chicken, the steak ... the list goes on. Go for brunch, or for a Friday night out - the vibes are always strong and this is a great option for where to eat on a UAE public holiday.

Open: for breakfast from 8AM, until midnight

Booking: 02 657 5832

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EID SUNDAY BRUNCH AT SOFRA BLD

SHANGRI-LA ABU DHABI

The next UAE public holiday is coming and here's an amazing brunch deal you shouldn't sleep on!

Get 30% off brunch at Sofra BLD on Eid Sunday and enjoy the best seafood, Asian selection, grills, great mezze options, a superb lamb ouzi, desserts and of course, drinks. There's a singer who gets people up and dancing, and staff are super happy and engaged.

The deal is only with BB+ so make sure you go onto the Best Bites app and sign up!

Time: Sunday 8th June 1-4PM

Pricing: Soft AED228, house AED328, kids 6-12 50% off

Booking: 02 509 8555

ABDEL WAHAB

SOUQ QARYAT AL BERI

For a great Lebanese hit, Abdel Wahab, with views of the creek and the Grand Mosque is a great Eid public holiday dining option. The new fish and seafood menu is proving to be massively popular: choose your fish and have it cooked exactly how you'd like. The tableside salt fish de-boning is a real sight and the gorgeous fish is absolutely delectable, making this perfect for both a low budget Eid option and a splurge on something special. The dedicated indoor smoking area is great while it's so hot - this is where you should choose to dine on the UAE's next public holiday!

Open: 12PM - 11PM

Booking: 02 558 1616

VENDOME

EMIRATES PALACE MANDARIN ORIENTAL

Is there anything better on a public holiday than treating yourself and your family? The next public holiday in Abu Dhabi is Arafat Day on June 6 2025, followed by the lovely Eid al Adha on June 6-7.

If it's a high-end holiday weekend event you're looking for, Emirates Palace is offering a superb Eid lunch on both Thursday and Friday, June 5th and 6th. This is the perfect way to kick off your Eid festivities, featuring both traditional Emirati food and a whole glorious range of international options. Desserts at Vendome are always beautiful and this holiday weekend is no exception, making it the perfect option for a celebratory outing.

Time: June 5th and 6th 12.30PM -3PM

Pricing: Soft package AED350

Booking: 02 690 7999

For more information and the Eid al Adha listing, please check the Best Bites UAE app.