Eid in Dubai guide

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Laura Chubb Around Town, Books, Community and Film editor

Day one
It might be the end of Ramadan but there’s no harm in keeping up the community spirit. First I’d head to Holy Trinity Thrift Store in Oud Metha to browse the books and DVDs. It’s great if you can find a hidden treasure and know the money’s going to a good place as well. In the evening I’d grab a group of friends and go to The Scene Club screening in Knowledge Village. Held on the last Thursday of every month, it’s the only place in Dubai to see independent world cinema. We’d take full advantage of the free popcorn and soft drinks, too.
Holy Trinity Thrift Store (04 337 8192); The Scene Club (www.thesceneclub.com)

Day two
I’d enjoy haggling with the shopkeepers in the Spice Souk and hearing how they, like me, have a brother in Yorkshire in the UK (undoubtedly a lie). Then I’d take a stroll by the Creek, watching the men at work on the dhows. If I was feeling energetic, I’d keep walking to Sheikh Saeed’s house and marvel at the photos of old Dubai and how barren it once was. Then it’d be fun to take a desert tour in a 4x4, hitting the dunes at full speed and ending with a massive barbecue under the moonlight.
Spice Souk, Al Khail Road in Al Ras; Sheikh Saeed’s house (04 393 7139) Al Khaleej Road; Desert Rangers (04 222 2808, www.desertrangers.com)

Day three
I’d spend the whole day browsing in Kinokuniya bookstore at The Dubai Mall – so vast you could easily get lost in it. I’d be a little dozy by then, so time to wake up at Sega Republic, also at  The Dubai Mall. After a few spins on its dizzying theme park rides, it’s definitely time to go home for a rest!
The Dubai Mall (www.thedubaimall.com)