Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil and is considered auspicious for new beginnings.
You have a lot of great options to celebrate this Diwali in style with your friends and family. If you are new to the festival, scroll down to see what it's all about and then try out these fun venues to participate in the celebration.
Pay for two and bring a guest
From a stunning ambience to the special Diwali set menu, Iz in Grand Hyatt is a great place to be this Diwali. They are offering an atmosphere filled with culture, traditional costumes, candles and flowers as you dive into a spicy culinary journey. Pay for two and bring along a friend for free (three dine at the cost of two) if you're all dressed traditionally.
Location Grand Hyatt Cost Dh160 for the vegetarian set menu Dates and timings October 19 to 21; 12.30pm to 3.30pm (Lunch); 7pm to 11.30pm (Dinner) Contact 04 317 2221
Neha Bhasin at WTCAD
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (WTCAD) is inviting all residents and tourists in the UAE to celebrate Diwali with the well-known and loved celebrity Neha Bhasin. Mall visitors have access to a memorable authentic Indian-style celebration with Bollywood glam, dancing and music, along with fun activities including a 'rangoli' competition. On Friday October 20, The Mall will transform into a Bollywood inspired scene with five famous Indian dance styles including Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Bhangra, Dandia, and Laavni.
Location The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Dates October 20 Timings 5pm to 10pm
Dh45 for an unlimited Diwali Thali
Enjoy food like the Indians and with the Indians during Diwali at just Dh45 a plate. This plate is Rajdhani's exclusive Diwali 'thali' which features unlimited food. You can also buy Diwali sweets from here to gift your friends and family.
Location Rajdhani, Karama Cost Dh45 per person (Vegetarian only) Dates October 17 to 21 Contact 04 334 7977
Big Diwali celebrations for the little ones
This might just be the best Diwali for your kids if you take them to Splash 'N' Party where they can do exactly that. The celebrations will feature fireworks, water guns, kids’ meals and entertainment. Entertainment will include Stilt walkers, Bollywood dancers and a juggler, with the vibrant DJ on the deck.
Location Al Safa 2, Street 8A, Villa No.1, Jumeirah Cost Dh100 per child Dates and timings October 12 and 19; 4pm to 8pm Contact 04 388 3008
Diwali with a view
Celebrate Diwali at Mint Leaf of London with great food, views of the Burj Khalifa and the iconic Downtown Dubai skyline. An eight-course set menu is what’s special for Diwali, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Location Mint Leaf of London, 15th Floor South Tower, Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC Cost Dh250 per person Dates and timingOctober 16 to 21 (all day dining 12pm onwards) Contact +9714 706 0900
Diwali Dinner and Dance at Spice & Ice
Enjoy a special three-course Diwali set menu here with unlimited house beverages for four hours on Thursday, October 19. Guests are encouraged to dress up in traditional attire to make the celebrations pop.
Location Spice & Ice, Cluster A, Lake Level, Movenpick Hotel, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Dubai Cost Dh299 per person or Dh498 per couple for a set menu including unlimited house beverages Date and timings October 19, 9pm to 1am (party goes on until 3am) Contact 04 421 1356
Celebrate Diwali Mumbai-style in Dubai
Moombai & Co. are offering guests a special set menu to celebrate the Indian festival in what they consider is authentic Mumbai style. A three-course set menu with 12 dishes, along with live entertainment and choreographed dancers (on Thursday and Friday) is what awaits guests.
Location Moombai & Co.,The H Dubai, Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai Cost Dh180 per person Dates and timings October 18 to 21; 11am to 11pm Contact 04 501 8607
