• Inspection and monitoring campaigns across markets, restaurants, and high-footfall establishments during Eid
• Full around-the-clock readiness to monitor imported food through land, sea, and air entry points
• Continuous oversight of meat, sacrificial livestock, and transport and storage safety throughout the Eid holiday
• Specialised teams deployed to monitor health and safety standards across hotels, salons, entertainment destinations, and events
• Family entertainment programmes and activities across parks, beaches, Dubai Frame, and Children’s City during Eid
• Integrated preparations at the Livestock Market to ensure smooth operations and customer convenience

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 May 2026: Dubai Municipality has announced the completion of its preparations for the Eid Al Adha holiday through integrated operational and inspection plans designed to enhance public health and safety, ensure food safety, and strengthen the readiness of facilities and services across the emirate. These efforts aim to provide a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment that enhances the quality of life and wellbeing of residents and visitors throughout the holiday period.

The plans include intensified inspection and monitoring campaigns across establishments and activities expected to witness increased demand during Eid, alongside enhanced readiness across public parks, beaches, and recreational destinations within an integrated framework focused on community safety and customer wellbeing.

In the area of food safety, Dubai Municipality has intensified field inspections across food establishments and event locations throughout the emirate, including major shopping malls, temporary kiosks, entertainment venues, and outlets serving seasonal and traditional food products. Inspection teams are focusing on food preparation practices, temperature controls, transportation methods, and storage procedures to ensure the safety and quality of food served during Eid.

The Municipality has also expanded inspection campaigns targeting butcher shops, roasteries, chocolate retailers, and central markets, including the Fruit and Vegetable Market and Waterfront Market, while maintaining direct communication channels to receive observations and food safety complaints through the Dubai 24/7 application and the 800900 contact centre.

As part of its oversight of imported food products, Dubai Municipality confirmed the full readiness of specialised inspection teams operating around the clock across all land, sea, and air entry points in the emirate. During the first quarter of 2026, the Municipality inspected approximately 81,000 food shipments containing more than 424,000 food items, totalling about 2.7 million tons of imported food. Inspection activities are supported by an advanced risk assessment system that identifies priority shipments for inspection and examination. During the first quarter of 2026, Dubai Municipality inspected nearly 81,000 food consignments comprising more than 424,000 food products with a total volume of approximately 2.7 million tonnes.

With increased demand for meat products during Eid Al Adha, the Municipality has further intensified oversight on imported meat consignments and related products, all of which undergo detailed inspection procedures, including verification of halal slaughter certificates and compliance with cold chain requirements. During the first quarter of 2026, Dubai Municipality inspected nearly 8,000 meat and meat product consignments covering more than 30,000 products and approximately 66,000 tonnes.

Dubai Municipality continues its public awareness efforts throughout Eid by publishing health guidance and educational content related to the safe handling of food and meat products, as well as proper preparation and storage practices. Awareness efforts also include guidance on the use of approved vehicles designated for transporting sacrificial livestock and meat, which operate under strict health and regulatory requirements to ensure safety during transportation.

In the area of public health and safety, Dubai Municipality has intensified inspection campaigns targeting hotels, barber shops, beauty salons, and shisha cafés to ensure compliance with approved health and environmental standards relating to water quality, indoor air quality, hygiene practices, and the safety of swimming pools and equipment.

The Municipality is also implementing a specialised inspection campaign on henna products used in women’s salons through laboratory testing procedures to verify they are free from harmful substances and ingredients that may cause allergies or skin irritation, while monitoring compliance with approved hygiene standards during preparation and application.

As part of efforts to strengthen public and occupational safety, inspection teams will continue conducting specialised campaigns across entertainment venues, event destinations, shopping centres, industrial facilities, infrastructure projects, and residential buildings. These campaigns focus on safety systems, air quality, elevators, swimming pools, electrical and mechanical systems, and the operational readiness of emergency response teams at locations expected to experience high visitor numbers during Eid.

Dubai Municipality has also strengthened oversight of seasonal consumer products, including children’s toys, cosmetics, perfumes, and electrical products, to ensure compliance with approved standards and confirm that products do not contain substances that may affect consumer health and safety. Retail compliance related to tobacco and tobacco-related products also continues to be monitored.

Regarding labour accommodation areas, Dubai Municipality continues field inspections across three community labour markets located in Muhaisnah 2, Al Quoz 4, and Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, which collectively receive between 24,000 and 30,000 workers daily during public holidays. The Municipality is also overseeing dedicated entertainment programmes expected to attract approximately 20,000 attendees, contributing to a safe and enjoyable environment during Eid. Specialised teams comprising more than 80 employees, including inspectors and technical personnel, are implementing monitoring campaigns and inspection programmes across more than 300 establishments. These include hotels, barber shops, beauty salons, shisha cafés, industrial facilities, shopping centres, entertainment venues, event locations, and local markets.

In a related context, Dubai Municipality announced the readiness of the Livestock Market and all associated facilities to receive visitors during the Eid Al Adha season through integrated organisational and inspection services that ensure operational efficiency, livestock safety, customer comfort, and enhanced hygiene standards, supported by specialised teams prepared to manage increased visitor demand.

On the entertainment front, Dubai Municipality invited residents and visitors to enjoy festive experiences across public parks, beaches, and recreational destinations prepared to welcome families within a safe and integrated environment.

Dubai Municipality announced operating hours during the Eid holiday as follows: Quranic Park from 8:00 am until midnight; Dubai Frame from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm; and Zabeel Park, Al Mamzar Park, Al Safa Park, Creek Park, and Mushrif National Park from 8:00 am until midnight.

Dubai Municipality also announced that selected public beaches across the emirate will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid holiday, reflecting its commitment to providing safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environments that enhance family experiences during the festive period. Visitors can celebrate and enjoy Eid at Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 2 and its night beach, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1 and its night beach, Umm Suqeim 2, and Khor Al Mamzar Beach, offering a diverse range of experiences that combine daytime relaxation with vibrant evening atmospheres along Dubai’s waterfront destinations.

Dubai’s public parks will also host the “Eid Gifts” initiative during the first and second days of Eid, during which complimentary ice cream will be distributed to visitors from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm across several parks, including Al Barsha Pond Park, community parks, Mushrif Park, Zabeel Park, Creek Park, and Al Safa Park.

Dubai Frame will also host live musical performances during the first and second days of Eid from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, creating a festive atmosphere that combines music, family entertainment, and panoramic views of the city. In addition, Hatta Market will host the Al Harbiya band on the second day of Eid from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, presenting traditional performances that celebrate local heritage and enrich the festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, Children’s City will continue its entertainment programme during the first three days of Eid from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, featuring theatrical performances, interactive activities, workshops, character appearances, and entertainment experiences designed for children and families.