With the high temperature, crazy humidity and Eid Al Adha here, it doesn’t look like we’ll be getting a break from the scorching sun anytime soon.

The fact that the long weekend will be all about greasy dishes, heavy curries and sugary desserts only gives us more reasons to blast the AC and settle in for a few evenings of Netflix... Of course, with a bottomless supply of refreshing drinks.

If you agree with us, scroll down to see some delicious summer drinks ideas to help you gulp down those kebab skewers without getting bloated.

It’s not really a BBQ party until the dips show up. A dollop of cream cheese, a drizzle of ketchup and a spoonful of mayo can make even the blandest food a huge crowd-pleaser.

But every good thing comes with a catch, all these condiments are loaded with calories that no one is counting.

If you're wondering how much fat can a blob of mayonnaise add anyway, the answer is plenty. One tablespoon provides roughly 94 calories; 10 grams of fat; and no protein, fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron or calcium.

YES, we know healthy is the last word you want to hear anywhere around Eid but then again, Eid will come and go but the extra flab from eating oily gravies and fatty meats will stay till Christmas.

Maintaining a balanced diet on festivities is hard but not impossible. Sure, with SO many mouth-watering meaty dishes on the table, you'll be tempted to devour that plate of spicy rice with a juicy lamb leg but opting for less fattening options such as grilled skewers will let you enjoy Eid savouries without adding any extra pounds.