Arada announces full calendar of Eid Al Etihad activations across Sharjah communities
News: 24 November 2025
- Family-friendly cultural activations to take place at Aljada, Masaar and Nasma Residences on 1 and 2 December
- Residents and visitors to enjoy UAE-themed entertainment, heritage showcases and traditional arts and crafts activations
Arada has unveiled a line-up of activations taking place across its Sharjah communities to mark the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad. Activities will run from 6pm-10pm on Monday 1 December and Tuesday 2 December 2025, welcoming both residents and visitors to Aljada, Masaar and Nasma Residences.
Across all three destinations, families can enjoy a wide range of cultural experiences, including Ayalla dancers with drummers, henna artists, falcon handlers, oud performances, Al-Sadu weaving, traditional cooking stations serving luqaimat and chebab and dedicated kids’ arts and crafts areas with canvas painting. A roaming parade, themed theatrical show and a Manbat market offering Emirati products will also be present at each location.
In celebration of the national occasion, UAE-themed façade lighting will light up the main buildings and landmarks across Aljada, Masaar and Nasma Residences throughout the two evenings.
In celebration of the national occasion, UAE-themed façade lighting will light up the main buildings and landmarks across Aljada, Masaar and Nasma Residences throughout the two evenings. The festivities at Aljada will also feature a Sharjah Police band parade on 2 December from 5pm–6pm, followed by a special performance at the amphitheatre from 6pm onwards.
At Aljada, festivities will be centred around the Madar family entertainment district. In addition to the Eid Al Etihad activations, guests can enjoy Aljada’s permanent attractions, including the children’s adventure playground, BOUNCE trampoline park, waterplay area, the Zad food truck park, the Shajar tree nursery experience and the diverse selection of dining and retail outlets along East Boulevard.
At the UAE’s first forested community, Masaar activities will take place between the Zad food truck park and the children’s adventure playground in the centre of the project. Visitors can also explore the Masaar Track, the woodland circuit that runs throughout the community and visit The Loop, a dedicated cycling hub featuring a café, rental outlet and maintenance shop.
At Nasma Residences, celebrations will be held at Nasma Central Park, in front of Nasma Central. Guests will have convenient access to the retail, dining and leisure amenities located within the park and shopping centre.
All Eid Al Etihad activities are free and open to residents of each community as well as families from surrounding neighbourhoods.
