ROOTED

• Early Bird Rate: 530 AED (valid through September 6, 2026)
• Standard Rate: 580 AED
• Final Registration Deadline: October 23, 2026

Registration is managed via the Cross Current platform.

• Create an account for your child (not the parent!)
• Sign in and choose your church
• Wait for church approval

After being approved to your church, you can register for Big Weekend. Note: Registration is only complete after payment.

• Valid Emirates IDs/Original Passports are mandatory for all participants.
• A signed Parental Consent Form for students, and an updated Medical Release Form must be submitted prior to the deadline (can be uploaded on CrossCurrent).

To apply for a scholarship, students/leaders must first reach out to their respective church/youth leader, get an initial approval and then must register and choose the scholarship option on the BW portal for registration. We do not process scholarships ourselves - that option will be available to your church leader to pay for.

Yes, this is an overnight residential weekend. Male and female participants stay in strictly separate room blocks/designated wings. The rooms feature 4 students in one room with 2 queen beds. Youth will share beds with peers of the same gender and similar age group.

Yes, we enforce a strict policy of gender-matched supervision. Female adult leaders will be present in all female accommodation quarters and throughout every activity to mentor, guide, and care for the girls.

The safety, protection, and well-being of every young person is our highest priority. All leaders and volunteers are vetted and trained in strict safeguarding standards. You can read our complete Safeguarding Policy here: https://canva.link/big-weekend-2026-safeguarding-policy.

Youth are accompanied and supervised by vetted leaders and ministry organizers at all times - during sessions, group activities, meal times, and in accommodation quarters. Medical and first-aid support will be available on-site 24/7.

Each participating youth group is responsible for transportation. If your church is not organizing transport or if you are attending individually, you can tag along with another participating church's transport. Please reach out to hello@eyu.ae to coordinate arrangements. Alternatively, parents will be responsible for transporting their child directly to and from the venue.

The daily schedule features worship, practical biblical teachings, small group discussion times, team-building competitions, organized recreation, and evening fellowship programs. The full schedule is available to registrants on CrossCurrent.

• Original Emirates ID/Passport
• Bible
• Notebook and pen
• Comfortable modest clothing
• Clothes to be active in
• Nightwear
• Personal toiletries
• Comfortable footwear
• Any required personal prescription medications (clearly labeled)

We are not responsible for the safety of valuables or expensive items and recommend leaving them at home. Additionally, unauthorized or illegal substances will result in removal from the event.