Welcome to your Dubai event guide for this incredible week! Today, November 28th, marks the start of the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, and Dubai is absolutely buzzing with activities.

Right now, Dubai Festival City Mall is hosting a groundbreaking 24-hour sale that kicked off at 10am this morning and runs through December 2nd. The mall is staying open all night with live performances, roaming entertainment, and laser displays lighting up the venue. The first 500 visitors are getting complimentary Kiehl's goodie bags, and if you spend 300 dirhams, you're entered into a raffle to win a Toyota Urban Cruiser. Hundreds of brands are participating, including Michael Kors, Ted Baker, Sephora, and Muji, with discounts reaching up to 90 percent off.

But that's just the beginning of an action-packed weekend! Tomorrow, November 29th, Dubai is hosting its first-ever Anime Pop Up at Wafi City. Fans can browse officially licensed collectibles from massive series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Dandadan. Opening day features an exciting cosplay catwalk with local cosplayers and interactive anime trivia. It's perfect for both hardcore collectors and casual anime enthusiasts.

Also this weekend, Times Square Center is hosting the region's biggest trading card game event from November 28th through the 30th. The three-day competition brings celebrity guests and features both competitive tournaments and collector experiences that anime and gaming fans won't want to miss.

For sports enthusiasts, the Dubai Sevens rugby tournament launches the SVNS season on November 29th and 30th at The Sevens Stadium. World-class rugby matches are paired with incredible music performances from Tinie Tempah, Sean Paul, Shaggy, and DJ EZ, making it a complete entertainment experience.

Sports fans also have the Rolex SailGP Championship Grand Final happening in Abu Dhabi this weekend on November 29th and 30th. These incredible foiling catamarans reach speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, and the championship-deciding race on November 30th has a two million dollar prize purse. The event features performances from Olly Murs on Saturday and DJ Mark Wright on Sunday.

Throughout the week, the entire UAE National Day Mega Sale continues through December 2nd, perfectly timed with the four-day Eid Al Etihad long weekend. Whether you're shopping, watching world-class sports, celebrating anime culture, or enjoying family activities, Dubai has something spectacular for everyone this week.

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