Emirati Women’s Day is upon us (28th August 2020), and is the sixth annual celebration of Emirati women. In May, the Mother of the Nation announced the theme of this year’s EWD as “preparing for the next 50 years: women are the support of the nation”. The day celebrates women from all backgrounds, industries and walks of life, and is the perfect excuse to grab your girls and celebrate, basically… you! We’ve rounded up some of the best ways to spend your Emirati Women’s Day.

Cheesecake and coffee at The Ritz-Carlton
In honour of Emirati women across the country you can enjoy a Kunafa cheesecake and two rounds of Arabic coffee for Dhs55 per person in the beautifully decadent surroundings o the Lobby Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, JBR. The perfect sweet afternoon treat!
Served 28th and 29th August from 2pm-9pm, Dhs55 per person.

 

Notting Hill Carnival Brunch at The London Project
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day with your girlfriends, why not don your best carnival dress up and head to the Notting Hill Carnival Brunch at The London Project, Bluewaters Dubai? This is the perfect excuse to layer up on the glitter, feathers, sequins and sparkle and feast on delicious Caribbean fusion food all to a steel drum backdrop.
Brunch served Friday 28th and Saturday 19th August from 1pm-4m, from Dhs250 per person.

Browse some artwork at Umm Al Emarat Park
Umm Al Emarat Park is named after the Mother of Nation, Fatima bin Mubarak, the woman behind the initiation of Emirati Women’s Day. The park is celebrating by showing a selection of artwork created by Emirati artists such as Maisoon Al Saleh and Sara Alkhoori. Rasha Kablawi, Head of the park’s Corporate Affairs and Communications Department says of the special occasion “on this day, we take the opportunity to thank Emirati women for all their contributions and their vital role in making the UAE what it is”.

A spa day at Caesars Bluewaters Dubai
Indulge in a touch of relaxation this weekend at the luxurious Qua Spa at Caesars. Enjoy a 50% saving on lyashi Dome experience, when you book in advance. The treatment is the first of its kind in the UAE and uses state of the art infrared rays to deeply cleanse the body, restore balance and burns approx. 600 calories per session.
Available 28th and 29th August from 8am-9pm.

Celebrate your accomplishments with Etisalat
Etisalat has announced the launched of a site dedicated to women’s notable achievements pinned on an interactive virtual map of the UAE to celebrate our amazing women in the region. To celebrate this special day, Etisalat is inviting citizens and residents of the UAE to visit emiratiya.ae and place a ‘pin’ to celebrate their achievements and individual stories. You can also see and take inspiration from the galleries of Emirati women’s accomplishments.

Be inspired by the Flow Talks Series
On August 28th, the popular Flow Talks Series is rolling-out a digital edition which will focus on the amazing Emirati women across all the industry fields in our region. Touching upon government-based commerce, fashion and beauty business women and entrepreneurs this digital series will showcase how much women contribute to the country’s development and growth. With women including AYA star Marwa Al Hashemi and Aida Al Busaidy featured, the series will be sure to motivate and inspire!

 

Up your mask game with Ounass
In honour of Emirati Women’s Day Ounass.com has launched an exclusive collection of super-chic limited edition masks. The luxury e-com brand has teamed up with Emirati designer Shatha Essa to create the unique masks tailored for the region with both contemporary and traditional modesty.

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Treat yourself to some new jewels with ARAYA Fine Jewelry
For Emirati Women’s Day, Dubai-based private jeweller ARAYA Fine Jewelry has curated a selection of stunning bespoke statement pieces “which symbolise strength and empowerment”. The collection also incorporates some of the brand’s signature contemporary designs and their high-level craftsmanship.