As all major holidays do, the UAE has lined up joyful celebrations to mark UAE’s 50th National Day.
It is incredible what the UAE has achieved over the past 50 years with its development. From the planning and building of the tallest building of the world, to the launch of the probe ‘Arabs to Mars’, to its commendable efforts in limiting the spread of COVID-19 – the UAE has done it all.
If you’re not willing to give over the long-weekend just as of yet, that’s fine! Read below a curated list of activities and offers you can grab on, to make the most of your time. These offers are planned keeping maximal joy and benefit in mid, so some not only last until the weekend, but some even after!
1) Gym and pool-club Memberships:
Privilee, the UAE’s ultimate lifestyle membership, has an three-month membership offer that is perfect timing for the long weekend!
Residents can spend the next three months holiday-ing around the UAE at the reduced rate of AED 1,599. This works out to just AED 533 a month, less than the cost of ONE staycation or weekend brunch!
Not only can residents enjoy unlimited daycations at 65+ beaches and private pools, access to 80+ gyms, but the membership has been recently enhanced to include complimentary waterpark access. Residents can also take advantage of huge F&B discounts and 2for1 offers on dining and experiences (hello half-off brunch!). Plus, the venue list keeps growing, with Warehouse Gym(s), Hyde hotel, Shangri-La Dubai and Abu Dhabi and Uform Gym in Marina added over the past two weeks alone.
To unlock in this amazing deal, visit: https://bit.ly/3HW5TZn.
2) Brunch deals:
In honour of the UAE’s 50th anniversary, Armani Hotel Dubai invites you to take a seat at the award-winning table for a unique golden jubilee dining experience. Armani’s talented culinary team has created a special menu for every restaurant as they pay homage to the seven emirates with a unified gourmet celebration of local flavours and international flair.
Armani/Amal, Armani/Hashi and Armani/Ristorante
Golden Jubilee seven-course tasting menus available 28 November – 4 December 2021.
AED550 per person.
Armani/Mediterraneo
Jubilee buffet dinner on 2 December 2021.
AED 349 per person.
Armani/Lounge
Jubilee afternoon tea available 28 November – 4 December 2021.
AED 185 per person / AED320 per couple.
3) Complimentary desserts:
Asador de Aranda Dubai, the famous Spanish restaurant known for its roasted dishes, joins the entire nation in celebrating the UAE’s 50th National Day by offering residents and visitors a taste of its signature dessert.
Guests dining on Thursday, 2nd December, will receive a complimentary puff pastry filled with custard and chantilly cream, a delight for both the eyes and the palate.
Celebrate the UAE’s most celebrated occasion at Asador de Aranda at the Address Downtown.
4) Gift boxes:
Known for its healthy vegan and holistic take on food in the UAE, MyGovindas’ has just as much festive spirit for the year with the rest of us. With their new venture into Indian Mithai (sweets), they’ve taken it on themselves to create the most festive sweet boxes in celebration of the UAE’s 50th Anniversary.
5) Long weekend staycations:
Bnbme holiday home’s Golf View: Luxury one bedroom apartment, located 10 minutes from one of the greatest festivals ever to be hosted in the Middle East: Expo 2020. You will be surrounded by lush green parks, and can enjoy the golf course, landscaped gardens and tree-lined boulevards. This apartment features a spacious living room that opens to the balcony and a fully equipped kitchen.
Price: Weekday – AED 400 / Weekend – AED 550
6) More gifting, it can never go wrong:
With this momentous year marking ‘The Year of 50’ for UAE, award-winning brand La Marquise Jewelry is paying homage by unveiling the limited edition National Day Collection exclusively created to commemorate the momentous occasion for UAE. Consisting of magnificent gold necklaces, delicate bracelets and a limited edition ‘Sands of Time’ titanium alloy bracelet and brooch.
