Emirati Women’s Day takes place annually on the 28th of August, officially marking the historic anniversary of the establishment of the United Arab Emirates’ General Women’s Union in 1975. This highly significant national occasion was originally established in 2015 under the visionary directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, affectionately known as the Mother of the Nation.
In a massive expansion for 2026, the traditional single-day celebrations are dynamically extending into a full Emirati Women’s Month, running continuously from August 28 to September 28. Operating under the powerful and inspiring national theme, “We Emerge Stronger and Better,” this year’s comprehensive program beautifully celebrates the incredible achievements, visionary leadership, and massive societal contributions of Emirati women. Residents and visitors can expect a phenomenal month filled with empowering forums, rich cultural experiences, holistic wellness initiatives, and highly exclusive hospitality offers. Here is your ultimate, consolidated guide to the absolute best events, dining deals, and wellness experiences taking place across the UAE.
Key Emirati Women’s Day Events and Forums
The United Arab Emirates is hosting a wide variety of intellectual and cultural gatherings designed to empower and celebrate female leadership across multiple sectors.
Emirati Women’s Forum
The highly prestigious Dubai Women Establishment will proudly host the second annual Emirati Women’s Forum on August 27, 2026. Taking place at the luxurious Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, this massive intellectual gathering brings together high-ranking government officials, prominent business leaders, and highly influential Emirati voices. Attendees will engage in deeply impactful discussions revolving around technological innovation, modern female leadership, and ongoing national development strategies.
The Dubai Women Establishment is hosting the second edition of the Emirati Women’s Forum on 27 August 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, bringing together leaders, decision-makers and officials from across the government, semi-government and private sectors. pic.twitter.com/dAeiPqclNP
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Her Nation, Her Strength at Expo City Dubai
The iconic Women’s Pavilion located at Expo City Dubai is preparing to host a phenomenal event titled “Her Nation, Her Strength.” Scheduled for the morning of August 27, this free, bilingual community event will beautifully celebrate the lived experiences and massive historical contributions of Emirati women. While entry to this inspiring cultural gathering is completely complimentary, advance booking is highly recommended due to massive public demand.
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Womenpreneur Middle East Summit and Expo
Held under the ambitious theme of “Empowering the 50:50 Vision,” the massive Womenpreneur Middle East Summit and Expo will officially take over The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC on August 28. Running from the morning until late evening, the summit will brilliantly bring together more than one thousand female entrepreneurs, global investors, key policymakers, and business leaders. The day will be packed with engaging panels, extensive networking sessions, deep knowledge sharing, and a massive exhibition heavily focused on successful women-led businesses.
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A Special Gathering by The Pink Majlis
For a more intimate cultural celebration, The Pink Majlis is hosting a highly specialized gathering completely dedicated to celebrating the incredible women who continuously inspire, lead, and beautifully shape the local community. It provides a phenomenal, safe space to authentically connect, share personal stories, and celebrate mutual success together. As spots for this exclusive gathering are strictly limited, interested attendees are required to RSVP directly via direct message on their official social media platforms to save a seat.
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Exclusive Wellness, Fitness, and Spa Offers
The month-long celebration heavily emphasizes the importance of holistic health, mental wellbeing, and personal care for women across the nation.
VEO Fitness Complimentary Yoga Classes
VEO Fitness is generously offering four completely complimentary yoga and wellness classes for women of all nationalities to encourage physical wellbeing. The fitness journey begins on August 27 with an evening Hatha Yoga session at VEO Manzil. This is followed by another relaxing late-afternoon Hatha Yoga class at VEO Arabian Ranches 2 on August 28. The weekend brings a dynamic Flow Yoga session at VEO Meadows on the evening of August 29, before concluding with a morning Hatha Yoga class at VEO Hayya Lakes on August 30. Advance digital booking is absolutely required for these complimentary classes, with public spaces strictly allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Talise Spa Month-Long Wellness Celebration
The globally award-winning Talise Spa, located within the stunning Madinat Jumeirah, is luxuriously extending its Emirati Women’s Day celebration across an entire month, ending on September 28. Guests who book selected 90-minute premium facials will graciously receive a completely complimentary second treatment for an accompanying companion. Furthermore, UAE-resident women can enjoy a massive 30 percent discount on selected retail skincare products. The premium treatments include luxurious options from renowned brands such as Margy’s Monte Carlo, Swissline, and Ground Wellbeing.
Wellbeings and Rayya Wellness Spa Treatments
Wellbeings Holistic Healing and Rayya Wellness are officially offering a massive 50 percent discount on all of their luxurious 90-minute spa treatments specifically on Emirati Women’s Day. Brilliantly, this incredible offer continues with a special “Ladies Day” hosted every single Monday until September 27, giving women multiple fantastic opportunities to enjoy the promotion. At Wellbeings, the luxurious experience also includes a complimentary face mask, a signature ritual, a choice of either sound healing or chakra crystal healing, and a delicious Beauty Peach Iced Tea Mocktail. This offer is available across multiple luxury hotel locations throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Raffles Dubai Afternoon Tea and Spa Escape
This Emirati Women’s Day, the luxurious Raffles Dubai actively invites guests to celebrate the remarkable women in their lives with an incredibly elegant afternoon of absolute indulgence. Bringing together the hotel’s signature Afternoon Tea at the refined Raffles Salon with deeply restorative experiences at the tranquil Raffles Spa, the occasion offers a beautiful way to gather with loved ones. For an all-inclusive price of AED 450 per person, guests can enjoy a deeply relaxing 60-minute massage followed by delicate savory sandwiches, warm scones, and artfully crafted pastries alongside free-flowing TWG teas. Alternatively, guests can simply enjoy the Afternoon Tea experience on its own for AED 195, while the Raffles Spa is also independently offering a massive 30 percent saving on all spa treatments throughout the entire month of August.
Decadent Dining and Dessert Offers Across the UAE
Dubai’s world-class culinary scene is stepping up to honor the women of the UAE with highly exclusive, limited-edition menus and complimentary treats.
Carine at Emirates Golf Club
The highly celebrated French-Mediterranean restaurant, Carine, located at the Emirates Golf Club, has meticulously created a brand-new Pistachio Tiramisu specifically to honor Emirati Women’s Day. Women dining at the venue for lunch on August 28 will receive this spectacular dessert completely complimentary. For those visiting later in the week, the decadent dessert will remain available on the menu for AED 65 through to August 30.
La Maison Ani at Dubai Mall
Women dining at the incredibly chic La Maison Ani located inside the Dubai Mall on August 28 will be treated to a completely complimentary Tarte Cacahuete and Caramel Sale during both their lunch and dinner services. This highly indulgent dessert features a rich chocolate tart base, gooey peanut caramel, smooth chocolate ganache, sea-salt caramel, and a beautifully whipped vanilla mascarpone cream.
China Tang Dubai at The Lana Promenade
China Tang Dubai, situated at the highly luxurious Lana Promenade, is proudly presenting “Jewels of Her Strength.” This visually stunning collection features six incredibly colorful, handcrafted dim sums, with each piece deeply inspired by strong female qualities such as resilience and grace. The premium basket includes the Pearl Garden, Sapphire Silk, Ruby Blossom, Imperial Jade, Amber Crystal, and Golden Topaz dumplings, available from August 24 to 31 for AED 54 per basket.
The Tea Room at Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel
The elegant Tea Room located at the Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel is graciously offering a massive 30 percent discount on its highly popular Coastal, Tropical, and Floral Afternoon Tea experience. Running from August 26 to September 2, the sophisticated menu features premium savory bites such as perfectly seared scallops with celeriac puree and sweet tomato jam, served beautifully alongside tropical sweets including a light mango and coconut mousse.
Mausam Bong Bhoj Bengali Feast
For those craving highly authentic South Asian flavors, Mausam at the Dubai Mall is offering its spectacular Bong Bhoj Bengali dining experience. Available until August 31, this incredibly rich culinary journey features traditional masterpiece dishes such as doi phuchka, rich kosha mangsho, and decadent chanar kofta curry, with prices starting from AED 175 per person.
ANA Authentic Emirati Breakfast
Honoring local culinary traditions, ANA is celebrating the occasion with a massive, highly authentic breakfast spread featuring absolute Emirati favorites. Available daily at both their Dubai Mall and Dalma Mall locations, the massive spread includes egg balaleet, rich ashta, fresh labneh, crispy falafel, zaatar, sweet honey, mixed olives, and freshly baked khameer bread. This ultimate sharing experience is priced at AED 158 for two guests.
Laduree Emirati-Inspired French Toast
The iconic French patisserie Laduree has officially teamed up with acclaimed Emirati chef Faisal Alharmoodi to create a spectacular limited-edition Assida French Toast. Available exclusively on August 28 for AED 79, this brilliant culinary creation masterfully combines saffron-infused traditional aseeda and rich Arabic coffee caramel with a crunchy hazelnut and cardamom crumble, all beautifully topped with vanilla ice cream, crushed pistachios, and delicate dried rose petals.
ZEA Complimentary Dessert Platter
Emirati women choosing to dine at the highly sophisticated ZEA restaurant, located in the Emirates Financial Towers in DIFC, can enjoy a massive, completely complimentary dessert platter on the evening of Emirati Women’s Day. This highly generous platter features a wide selection of the restaurant’s absolute best signature desserts and is specifically designed for communal sharing across the table.
Rose-Inspired Desserts at Emaar Hospitality Venues
Several premium Emaar hospitality venues are celebrating the occasion with a beautifully delicate, limited-edition rose-inspired dessert featuring vibrant orange blossom and fresh strawberry. From August 20 to 28, guests can order this spectacular creation at Al Bayt in Palace Downtown, The Lobby Lounge at Address Downtown, and The Patisserie at Address Dubai Mall. The dessert can be ordered completely on its own for AED 70, or enjoyed beautifully alongside the venues’ respective signature Afternoon Tea experiences.
More Experiences to Celebrate Emirati Women
The incredible celebrations extend well into the vibrant nightlife and casual cafe culture of the city, ensuring every woman feels celebrated.
Salvaje and Arrogante Complimentary Cocktails
Challenging the idea of celebrating for just one single day, Salvaje and Arrogante are graciously giving women across Dubai a little something extra from August 28 to 30. At the vibrant Arrogante, guests can choose between the decadent Pomodoro cheesecake or the highly refreshing Yuzu Caramel Flan. Meanwhile, over at Salvaje, women can excitedly enjoy two completely complimentary signature cocktails alongside a premium starter, with a professional photographer actively on hand to beautifully capture the memorable moment.
Coffeemania Pink Eclair and Strawberry Matcha
The highly popular Coffeemania, located on the ground floor of the Dubai Hills Mall, is officially launching two highly photogenic special creations specifically for Emirati Women’s Day. Guests can indulge in a beautifully crafted Pink Eclair delicately decorated with edible sugar blossoms, perfectly paired with a highly refreshing Strawberry Matcha drink made using premium, ceremonial-grade matcha and fresh strawberry puree.
CE LA VI Dubai Complimentary Dessert
Taking the celebrations to breathtaking new heights, the globally renowned CE LA VI Dubai, located at the iconic Address Sky View, is offering a fantastic dining incentive. Women who officially order any premium main course at the stunning rooftop venue on August 28 will graciously receive a completely complimentary signature dessert to perfectly round off their luxurious dining experience.
The Bigger Picture: Empowering Emirati Women in 2026
The massive 2026 celebration is purposefully being positioned by the UAE government as significantly more than just a single day of superficial recognition. Operating under the powerful national theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better,” this extended Emirati Women’s Month will deeply focus on the incredible historical achievements and ongoing modern leadership of Emirati women.
Furthermore, the 2026 program arrives during the highly significant UAE’s Year of the Family. This puts massive additional emphasis on crucial societal issues such as actively supporting working mothers, balancing family responsibilities, improving childcare infrastructure, and enhancing overall workplace flexibility for women. With massive celebrations ranging from national intellectual forums and competitive sports events to holistic wellness sessions, cultural workshops, and world-class dining experiences, Emirati Women’s Day 2026 successfully offers a deeply meaningful, month-long program that truly honors the women who continue to build the nation.
