Dubai approves Qurbani prices for Hajj 2026: check full list of approved sacrifice rates
Coordination with charities ensures standardised and transparent donations
DUBAI – The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai has approved the official pricing structure for the sacrificial animal (Qurbani) project for the Hajj season 1447 AH (2026 AD).
The announcement, made in coordination with accredited charitable associations and institutions, is aimed at standardising costs, improving transparency, and ensuring smooth facilitation for donors inside and outside the UAE. The move is also part of broader efforts to strengthen organised charitable work and enhance efficiency in resource distribution.
The approved framework covers multiple categories of sacrificial animals, with clearly defined slaughter and distribution arrangements. Prices have been unified across accredited entities to reduce variation and ensure clarity for contributors choosing to fulfil the ritual through trusted channels.
Approved rates
The pricing structure for the Qurbani project has been set across three main categories, depending on origin, slaughter location, and distribution destination.
Somali sacrifice
- Dh800
- Slaughter: Inside the UAE
- Distribution: Inside the UAE
Ethiopian or Kenyan sacrifice
- Dh490
- Slaughter: Outside the UAE
- Distribution: Inside the UAE
Local sacrifice in country of donation
- Dh350
- Slaughter: Outside the UAE
- Distribution: Outside the UAE
These approved rates were established after coordination with licensed suppliers and charitable organisations, ensuring consistency in pricing and fair access for donors. The framework is designed to streamline participation while maintaining regulated standards across all approved channels.
Distribution
Each category of sacrifice follows a specific logistical route that determines where the animal is slaughtered and where the meat is distributed. The Somali Qurbani, priced at Dh800, is fully processed and distributed within the UAE, supporting local beneficiary families directly.
تعرّفوا على أسعار الأضاحي المعتمدة لموسم الحج 1447هـ،
— إسلامية دبي (@IACADDUBAI) May 5, 2026
حيث اعتمدت إسلامية دبي هذه الأسعار بالتنسيق مع الجمعيات والمؤسسات الخيرية المعتمدة في الإمارة، بما يسهّل أداء الشعيرة المباركة داخل الدولة وخارجها، ويعزّز كفاءة العمل الخيري، ويرسّخ قيم التكافل المجتمعي.
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The Ethiopian and Kenyan options, both priced at Dh490, are slaughtered abroad but distributed within the UAE, allowing wider sourcing while maintaining domestic distribution networks. Meanwhile, the Dh350 option is both slaughtered and distributed outside the UAE, primarily targeting overseas communities in need.
The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai has coordinated closely with accredited charities to ensure that all sacrifices are handled under regulated supervision. The system is designed to ensure that donations reach eligible beneficiaries efficiently and in line with established humanitarian standards.
Donors are encouraged to use verified charitable institutions in Dubai when participating in the Qurbani project, reinforcing trust and accountability in the process.
When is Eid Al Adha expected?
The pricing approval forms part of a wider initiative to unify sacrificial coupon rates across charitable organisations in Dubai. According to the framework, this helps reduce price discrepancies, improves clarity for donors, and enhances operational efficiency in charitable distribution systems.
Officials confirmed that the structure supports equitable service delivery and ensures that contributions are directed towards those most in need, both locally and internationally. The approach aligns with Dubai’s broader strategy to promote sustainable community development through structured humanitarian programmes.
Astronomical calculations indicate that Eid Al Adha 2026 is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27, according to the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy. However, as the Islamic calendar is lunar-based, the exact date depends on moon sighting, with Dhul Hijjah expected to be observed from May 17. If the crescent is not sighted, Eid may fall on Thursday, May 28.