Authorities have confirmed there's going to be a dry night this weekend.

With the occasion of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha almost upon us, Dubai authorities have confirmed that there's going to be a dry night in the emirate in the coming days.

A statement was released to local bars and restaurants stating that the dry night will run for 25 hours, and will be in place from 6.30pm on Friday 9th August, to 7.30pm on Saturday 10th August.

The Department of Tourism and Commerce has confirmed that Dubai will be dry from 5pm on Monday 19th November until 6pm on Tuesday 20th November.

During this time, hotels, restaurants and outlets across the city will NOT serve alcohol or host live entertainment. The dry night has been announced to respect and honour the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

A dry night in Dubai has been declared next week to mark Eid Al Adha 2018, as it has just been announced that the private sector workers will receive three days off next week as well. The Department of Tourism and Commerce confirmed that Dubai will be dry from 6.30pm on Sunday 19th August until 7.30pm on Monday 20th August –with no alcohol to be served across Dubai and the UAE during this time.

Earlier this week we reported that on the occasion of Al Hijra - the Islamic New Year - the dry night would fall on Thursday.

HOWEVER - this date has now changed, and the dry night in Dubai and the UAE has been moved forward to Wednesday 20th September.

The change in date was announced today (September 19th) by a circular issued by the Dubai Government to restaurants, hotels and bars in the emirate.