I have been in Dubai for the past ten years but doing the 8-5 job!  Any ideas on places or events for eid for a family? Any places where parents and kids can dine in and kids can be entertained?

Jumeirah Beach Hotel in their restaurant called ‘Latitudes’ is having an international buffet lunch on 6 & 7th November.  They will have face painting, balloon bending, kids videos etc.  Jebel Ali Hotel are having an evening BBQ outside on the 2nd day of Eid and there will be camel rides, henna painting etc.  The Meydan Hotel will be having a family Arabic bbq lunch with kids entertainment and  their sister hotel Bab al Shams will also be offering a buffet lunch with entertainment for the kids.  Mirdif City Centre and Dubai Festival City are both having children shows throughout the Eid break which your children may like and there are many restaurants in both those malls ideal for taking children to.  Check out this article which gives you more information on the shows.