Exciting Monday: What to do in the UAE this week (171022)
- itara8
- Oct 16, 2022
- 2 min read
It is one week before the main Diwali Celebration therefore this week's tips on what to do in the UAE are connected to this beautiful holiday. If you celebrate Diwali or not, this is a great opportunity to experience another festivities in the UAE. Read our tips below and let us know which one you tried.

Diwali celebration in Dubai
Diwali known as the Festival of Light is the most significant Hindu Festival which celebrates Good over Evil, the light over darkness. The Festival is always full of music, dancing, and dining, along with Hindu traditions. It is 5 days long celebration with the main day falling on the 3rd day of the New Moon. Apart from the annual fireworks, you can visit a Diwali bazaar held by IED Diwali Mela from 12 PM to 10 PM at Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Al Mankhool. The bazaar offers over 80 exhibitors from jewelry, and skincare to home décor.

Ayurveda Relaxational Treatment
Celebrate Diwali with one of the best Ayurveda treatments. Ayurveda Relaxation is an amazing gift for your loved ones. Ayurveda is an ancient medicinal art from India. They were prescribing detoxification (detox) and internal cleansing for thousands of years. This system believes that balance is the key to good health and thus aims to correct any existing imbalance using the body’s natural organs to flush out toxins. And who wouldn’t like a rejuvenating oil massage after a tiring day or after a busy schedule? When your body is feeling pain and fatigue Ayurvedic oil massage (Abhyanga) can help you to get relief. Amazing packages can be found below.

Diwali at the Waterfront Market
Experience the beginning of Diwali at the Waterfront Market this year. The indoor market is located near Hamriya Port in Deira, Dubai. The market hosts a 10-day event and is a great place to experience the Diwali celebration. You can see people dancing to the hit Bollywood beats, rangoli artists creating a giant kaleidoscope of colors, live Indian-inspired cooking stations, and try your luck to win vouchers. Waterfront market also hosts Diwali workshops for the kids. The whole program takes place from 15th October 2022 to 24th October 2022.
See you next week!