UAE National Day: Festive Activities With Chef Nouel's Special Workshop At Market Island 2025

Dubai Festival City Mall is hosting Market Island's UAE National Day Festive Week from December 1 to 7. This event features family-friendly activities, musical performances, and food collaborations, offering a festive atmosphere for all visitors.

The Eid Al Etihad celebration begins on December 2 with a variety of cultural activities. Starting at 3:00 PM, kids can enjoy entertainment with the mascot, Marshall. Chef Nouel will lead a dessert workshop for children at 4:00 PM. The evening kicks off at 5:30 PM with Al-Ayyala dance, followed by Arabic music from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Vladislav Zemskiy, Founder of The Market Island, stated, "This Eid Al Etihad, we really wanted Market Island to feel like a true celebration. The UAE's culture and energy inspire us every day, so bringing that spirit to life was important. We're creating a warm, festive vibe where tradition sits comfortably alongside modern lifestyle with Arabic-style décor, "Majlis style" photo zones and a dedicated area for traditional Henna artistry."

Food lovers can indulge in Arabic cuisine throughout the week at SNAAP, The Sweet Life, Cheesefarm, and Kadayifzade. Market Island will host themed culinary weeks after Eid Al Etihad, starting with Asian Cuisine Week from December 8 to 14, featuring Bo Cafe, WOK WOK, Kelinka, Key Town, and NIKKEI.

Following this, American Cuisine Week will take place from December 15 to 21, showcasing HAMMER BURGERS, Homer Lobster, and Chef Eyad. These events offer a diverse range of flavours, ensuring something for every palate.

The celebrations continue from December 24 to January 1 with New Year-themed photo zones, children's entertainment, gift quests, and a Beauty Zone. Additionally, there will be live evening music and festive activities with Santa, creating a joyful holiday experience for families.