Emirati Women’s Day 2024: 5 Ways To Celebrate With Friends
From shopping local when gifting to spending time with friends, here are just a few of the best ways to spend the day…
Emirati Women’s Day is less than a week away!
Established in 2015 by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi, wife of His Highness Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is also often referred to as the Mother of the Nation, this special day in the UAE honours formidable Emirati females, their contributions to society and their incredible accomplishments.
Emirati Women’s Day is celebrated on August 28, which will be a Wednesday this year. In honour of this special day, Bazaar Arabia shares a few ways to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day 2024 here.
Spend The Morning At The Women’s Pavilion in Expo
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) is joining forces with the Women’s Pavilion to highlight the powerful impact that female Emirati global aid experts are having on bringing awareness to various humanitarian efforts and causes around the world. The celebratory initiative, which runs from 10:00-12:30, will feature a premiere of a new documentary Behind the Frontlines, highlighting the voices of courageous philanthropic volunteers.
Treat Yourself To A Day Offline
Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day with some time well spent away from screens. Be it booking in for a spa day (the Dior Spa at The Lana is one of our favourites), lunch with friends, or a staycation, use this day to relax sans distraction.
Shop Local
If you’re looking to gift something special on Emirati Women’s Day, consider making a purchase from a homegrown brand. Harper’s Bazaar Arabia‘s list of Emirati brands to shop is a great place to start if you’re looking for inspiration, along with our list of 12 UAE-based jewellery brands that need to be on your radar and our favourite abaya brands from the UAE.
Catch Up With Friends Over Coffee or A Meal
From the best breakfast spots around Dubai to our go-to coffee shops, Emirati Women’s Day is an excellent excuse to spend quality time with your best girlfriends, catching up over afternoon tea or a meal.
Watch an Episode of Family Dinner
Learn more about the emirates from the women who were born and raised here. Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s Family Dinner series welcomes Emirati women to share their experiences, in their own words, on what it’s like being a woman in the UAE and why they feel it’s important to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day.
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