Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 02 November 2025: Dubai announces its plans to celebrate the 55th Oman National Day with a jam-packed schedule of events, cultural experiences, exclusive offers, and attractions across the city. With so many Omani Nationals living in and visiting Dubai, the festivities throughout November and December reflect the unity, collaboration, and deep bond between Oman and the UAE. Highlights include:
● The iconic
Burj Khalifa will be lit up with the Oman national flag, with a special projection.
● The Oman Pavilion at
Global Village will offer a range of cultural activities to mark the day, and visitors can take a snap at the fun fair wheel with the celebration logo.
● An Oman flag projection will also be taking place at
Dubai Festival City.
● Giant screens across City Walk will beam the celebration, bringing the city alive with pride and colour.
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ON DUBAI’S BEST HOTELS
To celebrate the occasion, hotels across Dubai are offering exclusive deals for guests, including special promotions for those travelling through Hatta. Make a memorable stop at JA Hatta Fort Hotel and enjoy up to 20% off stays, dining, and resort experiences. For the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Hatta Wadi Hub will offer a variety of free activities and special offers on fitness challenges, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Participants can enjoy 20% off weekday stays and 15% off weekend stays at Hatta Resorts when joining any activity during the Dubai Fitness Challenge. The offer is also extended during the Oman National Day from 18 to 20 November 2025.
Meanwhile, families can enjoy a memorable stay with breakfast, starting from AED 729 at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square, with the offer also including a breakfast buffet for two people. The Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach offers complimentary dining and stays from November 15 until 31 December, and more for families and children (up to 12 years old) including complimentary kids’ meals on the same meal plan booked as the adults. Also, guests can take advantage of one extra bed free of charge (subject to room configuration) and a dedicated kids’ buffet. During the same period, Andaz Dubai The Palm has a special Oman National Day offer with 18% off its best available rate, which also includes complimentary breakfast, for a unique experience until 31 December 2025. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is offering up to 15% savings on best available room rates, exclusive access to the infinity pool and pristine private beach, plus exclusive preferential rates for Wild Wadi waterpark™ for Superior, Deluxe and Club Executive guests and AED 150 gift voucher for the award-winning Talise Ottoman Spa, valid for six months for Suites and Royal Villas guests and more.
Hotels such as ME Dubai by Meliá, NH Collection Dubai The Palm, Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai are offering 20–25% off stays, while SO/ Uptown Dubai, Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai, Delta Hotels by Marriott JBR, and Hyatt Place properties are making it extra family-friendly with kids stay and dine free deals.
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ON FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES
Throughout the month, Hatta will host a series of select free and special rates on activities designed for families, fitness enthusiasts, and thrill seekers. Experiences such as wall climbing, football zorbing, mountain biking, and open-air swimming offer an energising way to embrace the outdoors and stay active against Hatta’s striking mountain backdrop.
Additionally, families and friends can make the most of special offers at some of Dubai’s most popular attractions. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo offers four Silver Pass tickets for the price of three, working out at AED 149 per person – a 25% savings on the regular price until 31 December. Visitors can explore the breathtaking Aquarium Tunnel, meet fascinating creatures in the Underwater Zoo, stroll through the vibrant rainforest, and see Gentoo penguins at Penguin Cove & Nursery. Similarly, Arte Museum is offering a promotion for the same duration with guests enjoying 25% on the following categories: General Admission – Adult & Child, Arte Tea Bar Add-On and VIP Tickets by using promo code OMAN25. AYA Universe, Dubai’s mesmerising indoor attraction with 12 rooms full of mind-bending light and colour displays and House of Hype, a mind-blowing immersive wonderland, are offering Omani nationals and residents 25% off for you and up to three friends or family members until the end of the year (not valid during UAE public holidays).
DUBAI’S MUST-TRY RESTAURANTS AND CULINARY EXPERIENCES
Dubai is a city constantly alive with new flavours and culinary creativity. From beachfront bites to Michelin-listed fine dining, there’s something to satisfy every palate and occasion.
Some must-try destinations on your next visit include:
Kokoro – Dubai’s first hand-roll bar, perfect for sushi enthusiasts and newcomers, offering a fun, casual experience in a lively setting.
Sirene Beach by Gaia – an elegant seaside escape serving Aegean-inspired cuisine with laid-back beats and sunset views, ideal for couples or friends looking for a vibrant dining experience.
Gigi Rigolatto – a stylish Mediterranean hotspot blending fine dining, music, and art, offering a glamorous, resort-style ambience.
Gerbou – a Michelin-selected Emirati-inspired fine dining destination celebrating local ingredients and modern presentation.
Balloons at the Palace – a playful and colourful dining spot offering family-style sharing dishes, perfect for a relaxed day out with children.
Nama Yoso – where Japanese precision meets Peruvian flair, delivering bold, inventive dishes in a chic yet welcoming atmosphere suitable for families with older children.
Whether you’re dining with family, celebrating with friends, or seeking a romantic escape, Dubai’s ever-evolving restaurant scene promises memorable meals for every mood.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS
With the outdoor season back, visitors can also enjoy some of Dubai’s favourite open-air attractions, such as Global Village, Dubai Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour, and The Beach (JBR). Animal lovers can head to Dubai Crocodile Park or Dubai Safari Park for truly wild encounters, while thrill-seekers and families will find endless entertainment at Black Bunny Dubai, the city’s newest premium indoor playground.
For something unique, dive into the life-sized glowing maze at PAC-MAN™ Experience, or challenge your senses at Loco Bear, Chaos Karts, Activate, Museum of Candy, SuperPark Dubai, Swingers Crazy Golf, and Real Madrid World.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Along with the Oman National Day celebrations, Dubai is also hosting live entertainment - offering a world-class lineup of live performances to close out the year. The city’s stages will host some of the Arab world’s most iconic voices, making it the ultimate destination for music lovers this season. Legendary Egyptian pop star Amr Diab takes the stage at Coca-Cola Arena on 1 November, followed by the beloved Kuwaiti group Miami Band on 3 November. Romantic music lovers can also catch Lebanese singer Elissa live at Dubai Opera on the same day. Later in the season, enjoy an unforgettable night with Egyptian music icon Angham at Coca-Cola Arena on 12 December.
KEY DUBAI CALENDAR EVENTS
Dubai’s vibrant events calendar continues to offer unforgettable experiences just a short trip from Oman, with something for every interest and age group. Fitness enthusiasts can get involved in the ever-popular Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) from 1–30 November. With free fitness villages, classes, and community events across the city, it’s an unmissable celebration of health and wellbeing for all ages and abilities. Major events include the Dubai Ride on 2 November, which sees Dubai’s roads transformed into a giant cycling track, including the iconic 12km Sheikh Zayed Road Route. The Dubai Run returns, also on Sheikh Zayed Road, for its seventh edition on 23 November 2025, for runners of all ages and abilities and attracts runners from all over the world.
Shoppers can look forward to the return of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) from 5 December – 11 January, bringing six weeks of exciting citywide activations, live concerts, and unbeatable retail offers. Meanwhile, Expo City Dubai is hosting Al Wasl Season, a six-month cultural celebration running until 2 May 2026, bringing together family-friendly events, performances, and artistic experiences under the record-breaking Al Wasl Dome. From flagship favourites such as Winter City and Hai Ramadan to new traditions including the inaugural Festival of Cake and seasonal Harvest Festivals. Each month reveals new stories, traditions and shared memories in one unforgettable destination.
Whether travelling for shopping, cultural experiences, family-fun entertainment and attractions or even fitness, Dubai’s year-round line-up ensures every visit brings something new to discover just a short drive or flight away from Oman.
