- Celebrate UAE National Day 2025 at City Centre Al Zahia and City Centre Mirdif with experiences that highlight Emirati heritage, culture and community.
- City Centre Mirdif comes alive with traditional workshops, live oud melodies, and creative cultural installations for unforgettable photo moments.
- Zahia Village returns with family-friendly entertainment and a fresh lineup of food and beverage wrapped in true Emirati charm.
Dubai, UAE, 28 November 2025: This year, Majid Al Futtaim is bringing the spirit of Eid Al Etihad, UAE National Day 2025, to life across its destinations by hosting a plethora of cultural activations and family-friendly entertainment across City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Al Zahia. Visitors will embark on a cultural journey rooted in legacy and rising with vision, blending heritage and modern innovation through interactive installations, live performances, and creative workshops.
The festivities come alive with traditional entertainment and a refreshed lineup of culinary offerings that capture the essence of Emirati pride. Together, these activations ensure guests enjoy a host of culinary experiences while still savoring the cultural charm that makes the City Centre Malls the ultimate National Day destination.
Highlights include:
City Centre Mirdif’s Eid Al Etihad Pavillion (Until December 3)
Experience the spirit of unity and creativity at City Centre Mirdif’s Eid Al Etihad Pavilion. Enjoy soulful live oud performances and step into the photobooth for timeless snapshots or join the collaborative string art wall to help weave a colorful map of the UAE.
Alternatively, guests can step back in time with “Voices from the Past,” an immersive experience featuring rare recordings of the nation’s founding fathers or can test their luck at the heritage claw machine for exclusive prizes. Visitors can also explore Emirati craftsmanship through hands-on workshops in pottery, tasbeeh-making, rope art, and embroidery, bringing tradition to life in a creative yet interactive way.
Complete the visit at the F&B area, presented by RK The Original, offering their signature hot chocolate and National Day edition themed cups that bring comfort and connection to the celebration.
Creative Workshops celebrating Emirati craftsmanship include:
- Hand-Building Pottery: Shape bowls, cups, or decorative pieces using traditional techniques.
- Beads of Serenity: Design personalized tasbeeh with natural stones and charms.
- Heritage Knots: Learn rope techniques once used by pearl divers and sailors.
- Threads of Tradition: Embroider palm-frond baskets with colorful threads.
City Centre Al Zahia’s Zahia Village (Until December 14)
Step into the spirit of the UAE at this vibrant celebration where tradition meets entertainment in a family-friendly village bustling with activities. From 4 – 10 PM on weekdays and until midnight on weekends, guests can enjoy live Oud performances and snap photos with falcons and other themed photo-op installations. Visitors can stop by a dedicated studio to capture memories with themed props and accessories.
Little ones can even explore inflatable rides and games while parents unwind in a cozy majlis with henna and Arabic coffee in hand. Food lovers are in for a treat with over eight F&B kiosks offering something for every craving. Right from VOX Eats, Drip Burgers and Bechamel Cake to dessert stops like Custaphoria, Ibric Coffee Shop and Churros, the lineup promises something for every craving. Add Potaters, Alien Burger, Roots, and Al Qahwa Al Shabeya to the mix, and you’ve got a true feast of flavors waiting to be discovered.
Don’t miss the Dukkān, where traditional snacks and crafts bring a nostalgic touch to this celebration of taste and togetherness.
The City Centres National Day celebration is more than an event, it’s a thoughtfully curated journey through heritage, creativity, and community. From listening to the voices of the nation’s founding fathers to weaving threads of unity in collaborative art, every activation is designed to honor the UAE’s legacy while embracing its vision for the future. Together, these activations make National Day 2025 both memorable and meaningful, giving guests a chance to connect with tradition and celebrate the enduring spirit of the Emirates.
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About Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned, diversified lifestyle conglomerate with operations across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Inspired by the vision of its founder, Mr. Majid Al Futtaim, to create great moments for everyone, everyday; the company has grown into one of the region’s most respected businesses. The Group employs more than 43,000 people and serves 600 million customers across its physical and digital ecosystem each year. With owned assets valued at US$19 billion, Majid Al Futtaim has the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately held companies in the region.
Majid Al Futtaim owns 29 shopping malls including the flagship Mall of the Emirates, Mall of Egypt, and Mall of Oman as well as the iconic City Centre destinations. Its real estate portfolio includes seven luxury hotels and five mixed-use developments, and it is the creator of highly sought after communities including Ghaf Woods and Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubai, Al Zahia in Sharjah and Al Mouj in Muscat.
In 1995, Majid Al Futtaim introduced modern grocery retail to the region. Today, it owns and operates a portfolio of brands across a network of nearly 500 stores.
Majid Al Futtaim’s assets and interests act as a gateway into the Middle East for global fashion, home and beauty brands, including lululemon, LEGO, Crate and Barrel, and Shiseido, as well as regional multi-brand, omnichannel concept store, THAT. It is the proud operator of more than 600 VOX Cinemas screens and owns a network of world-class leisure and entertainment experiences including the infamous Ski Dubai.
All of its retail and entertainment experiences are linked through SHARE, the UAE’s fastest growing loyalty programme, which leverages AI and advanced data analytics to bring customers personalised rewards, unique experiences and great moments, everyday.
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