Upcoming Events in UAE

UAE events calendar: Dubai Shopping Festival, Art Dubai, GITEX, Liwa Date Festival, Eid holidays, and more - dates and practical info.

• GITEX Global Technology Week 2026 Visit website ↗ UAE · dubai

  GITEX Global 2026, 12–16 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. The world's largest tech show — over 6,000 exhibitors and 180,000 visitors.

  12–16 October 2026
• Dubai Food Festival 2026 Visit website ↗ UAE · dubai

  Dubai Food Festival 2026, 22 Oct–8 Nov. Special menus, pop-up kitchens, culinary masterclasses, and a waterfront food truck park.

  22 Oct – 8 Nov 2026
• Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2026 Visit website ↗ UAE · abu dhabi

  Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2026, 18–22 November at Manarat Al Saadiyat. International and regional galleries at one of the Middle East's leading art fairs.

  18–22 November 2026
• Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026 Visit website ↗ UAE · abu dhabi

  Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2026, 27–29 November at Yas Marina Circuit. F1 season finale with three days of racing, qualifying, and concerts.

  27–29 November 2026
• UAE National Day 2026 UAE

  UAE National Day 2026, 2–3 December. The federation's 55th anniversary — fireworks, military parades, and public events across all seven emirates.

  2–3 December 2026
• Dubai International Film Festival 2026 Visit website ↗ UAE · dubai

  Dubai International Film Festival 2026, 9–16 December at Madinat Jumeirah. Arab and international cinema — awards, premieres, and industry panels.

  9–16 December 2026
• New Year's Eve Burj Khalifa Fireworks 2026 Visit website ↗ UAE · dubai

  New Year's Eve Dubai 2026, 31 December — Burj Khalifa fireworks draw hundreds of thousands to Downtown. One of the world's most watched celebrations.

  31 December 2026
• Dubai Shopping Festival 2027 Visit website ↗ UAE · dubai

  Dubai Shopping Festival 2027 runs 8 Jan–5 Feb. Four weeks of mall discounts, nightly fireworks at Dubai Creek, live concerts, and brand promotions.

  8 Jan – 5 Feb 2027
• Ramadan 2027 in the UAE UAE

  Ramadan 2027 in the UAE runs 17 February to 19 March. Expect reduced hours, no eating in public during daylight, and iftar gatherings nightly.

  17 Feb – 19 Mar 2027
• Art Dubai 2027 Visit website ↗ UAE · dubai

  Art Dubai 2027 runs 17–20 March at Madinat Jumeirah. The Middle East's top international art fair: 40+ country galleries, curated talks, and openings.

  17–20 March 2027
• Eid Al Adha 2027 UAE

  Eid Al Adha 2027 falls approximately 6–9 June. A major public holiday across the UAE with mosque prayers, family gatherings, and charitable slaughter.

  6–9 June 2027
• Dubai Airshow 2027 UAE · dubai

  Dubai Airshow - the world's largest aerospace and defence exhibition at Dubai World Central. Held biannually; the 2027 edition runs 17–21 November.

  17–21 November 2027