Dubai resident deals: Offers for Emirates ID card-holders 2025
There are always ways to save in Dubai, but did you know that your Emirates ID card unlocks discounts across the city?
From hotel deals to money off at top Dubai attractions, it's well worth staying clued up on where you can save by showing your EID.
Read on to make the most of Dubai's best residents' deals.
Dubai resident deals for EID card-holders 2025
Anantara
Whether you're a resident looking for a getaway at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel Abu Dhabi or want to laze by the pool at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, expect a 25 percent discount off your room, daily breakfast for two, 10 percent off dining, discounted resort activities and spa offers.
Various locations throughout the UAE, anantara.com.
Aquaventure Waterpark
UAE residents can save on tickets to Aquaventure Waterpark. Available to book online, tickets for those with an EID can book a ticket slashed by up to 15 percent off Dhs395.
Up to 15 percent off. Ongoing. Atlantis, The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, atlantis.com (04 426 2000).
Atlantis The Palm
The original Atlantis hotel in Dubai, Atlantis The Palm, offers UAE residents the chance to stay for less. Expect up to 25 percent off the best available room rate and complimentary breakfast.
Prices vary. Ongoing. Palm Jumeirah, atlantis.com.
Atlantis The Royal
If you've been waiting to stay at the new Atlantis The Royal hotel, then the UAE resident rate is a great way to make the most of the posh spot. Emirates ID cardholders get up to20 percent off the best available room rate.
Prices vary. Ongoing. Palm Jumeirah, atlantis.com.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere (Credit: Supplied)
UAE residents can tuck into Atmosphere's breakfast spread for 20 percent less than the usual price. With a price tag of Dhs450 per person, that means that you'll only pay Dhs360 (Dhs90 less than if you didn't use your EID for the discount). Available daily from 7am to 11am, it's well worth a trip to the iconic venue.
Dhs360 (for UAE residents), Emirates ID is required for discount. Daily 7am-11am. Burj Khalifa. atmosphereburjkhalifa.com.
iFly Dubai
Emirates ID card-holders can fly for Dhs175 instead of Dhs220 at iFLY Dubai, located in City Centre Mirdif. The offer is only available online and you must show your EID when arriving at iFLY.
Open daily 10am-11pm. PlayNation, Mirdif City Centre, iflyme.com (800 534 7873).
Jumeirah hotels
Fancy checking into one of the plush Jumeirah hotels? Several across Dubai offer a UAE resident rate. Those with an Emirates ID can get up to 40 percent off in savings on bed and breakfast rates, up to 30 percent off half board rates and more.
Prices and locations vary, jumeirah.com.
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