Free drinks, water park access, cake and more
You’re another year older, but sadly not richer. Luckily for you, there are several places where you can celebrate your birthday for free in Dubai.
Whether you’re after a slice of birthday cake or free access to one of the city’s top water parks, there’s plenty to do, and it’s not going to hurt your wallet either.
Here’s where to celebrate your birthday for free in Dubai.
Where to celebrate your birthday for free in Dubai
Absolute Barbecues
Birthdays call for unlimited celebrations with unlimited food. Which is exactly what you can get at the barbecue joint, letting you dive into the buffet and eat as much as you like, no cost at all.
You need to be with two paying adults and have a valid Emirates ID to qualify.
Deira and Al Noor St. absolutebarbecuesme.com
Aquaventure
Ready for an adrenaline rush on your birthday? When it’s your special day you get free access to this mega waterpark at Atlantis The Palm.
From exciting rides and slides to bobbing along on the lazy river, totally chilled out, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your birthday at Aquaventure. Or, just collapse on the beach. Sun, sea, slides, what’s not to like?
Open daily 9.45am-5.30pm. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah. Register at aquaventurebirthday.ae (04 426 2000).
Boom Battle Bar
The games and augmented reality bar will let the you play and game for free on your big day, as long as you book in a group of ten or more.
Whether you fancy some axe-throwing or a round of crazy golf, a good time is guaranteed.
Open Sun-Thu 4pm1am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am. Double Tree by Hilton Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, boombattlebar.com (04 585 7357).
Bubee Drinks
If you’re boba tea-mad, then make the most of getting buy one get one free on all drinks when your bday rolls around.
Visit any branch, show your Emirates ID or Passport, and make your special day even sweeter.
Carluccio’s
Massive fan of Italian food? Get a two-course meal any time in your birthday month at this popular name with a minimum order of Dhs100.
There are several locations around the city too, so there’s plenty of chance to wolf down a garlic pizza bread. Make ours a penne giardiniera.
Various locations including Arabian ranches, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, carlucciosme.com.
Cinemacity
The Dubai cinema offers up a yearly birthday ticket which you can redeem to watch any flick of your choice for free.
Available to those signed up to the cinema’s loyalty program, the ticket can be redeemed once you have registered and visited the cinema twice.
CLAW BBQ
If a fun-filled brunch is what you want for your birthday bash then get down to CLAW BBQ, Hilton Palm Jumeirah. You can get a free house brunch if you go with at least five people.
If the entire party book the sparkling package then the free brunch will be upgraded to the sparkling package.
Every Sat 12.30pm-4pm. Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah. hilton.com (04 230 0054).
Ignite Watersports
Spend your birthday enjoying a free one-hour stand-up paddle session at the water sports spot, where you can soak up the sun and the views.
Simply WhatsApp the team to get your session organised and you won’t have to pay a dirham.
Open daily 6am-7pm. Shoreline Residences, Palm Jumeirah, ignitewatersports.com (052 249 5311).
Lucky Voice
If you’re ideal of an incredible b-day bash is singing your heart out all night long, then this treat from Lucky Voice is exactly what you need.
If you bring a minimum of four guests, you’ll get Dhs300 to spend on food and drinks for free (simply visit up to two days before or after your birthday).
Open Tues-Fri 5pm-3am, Sat 1pm-3am, Sun 5pm-3am. Grand Millennium Hotel, luckyvoice.com (800 58259).
Marks and Spencer
The staple British brand offers a special birthday treat to everyone signed up to the Blue Loyalty app at the start of their birthday week.
Treating you to a free cake or pastry, make sure you sign up and register your birthday within 35 days or you might not receive one until the following year.
Paul Arabia
What’s a birthday without a slice of cake? Not so sweet, that’s for sure. The folk at Paul Arabia have solved that problem and are offering up a free cake on your birthday week – just download the app (at least a week before your birthday) and get ready to dig into a delicious dessert.
Various locations including Dubai Hills Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Arabian Ranches, paularabia.com.
Sephora
The major beauty retailer offers certain freebies to those who are a black or gold beauty pass holder.
Check your emails around your birthday with the information on how to redeem your surprise gifts.
Starbucks
The global coffee chain offers up Dubai caffeine-lovers one special free drink per year to celebrate their birthday.
Available to those with a gold level of points, a piping hot latte or refreshing iced matcha can be all yours.
Tim Hortons
If you’re signed up to the rewards program, the Canadian coffee and donut shop will treat you to a complimentary freebie once a year.
Make sure you’ve updated your personal details on your account and keep an eye out around the time of your big day.
Wagamama
This Asian restaurant is a staple when it comes to quick, tasty meals (chicken katsu curry anyone?) and the good news is you’ll get a free main course when you dine with two others on your birthday.
Whether it’s some spicy noodles or a ramen, remember to present a valid ID on the day. Or if you’re dining alone, you can redeem 20 percent off by downloading the Wagamama loyalty app.
Various locations, wagamama.ae.
Wild Wadi
Sliding into another year? Wild Wadi is another water park in Dubai that offers free entry during your birthday month and as long as there are more than three of you, your ticket is on the house.
The offer is only applicable to UAE residents, and remember to show your Emirates ID when you arrive.Happy birthday, indeed.
Daily 10am-6pm. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim, wildwadi.com (04 348 4444).
