Upcoming Events in UAE

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

UAE National Day 2026, 2–3 December. The federation's 55th anniversary, celebrated with fireworks, parades, and light shows across all seven emirates.

Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2026, 4–6 December at Yas Marina Circuit. F1 season finale with three days of racing, qualifying, and concerts.

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

New Year's Eve Dubai 2027: Burj Khalifa fireworks are among the world's most-watched celebrations, televised globally and visible across the city skyline.

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

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

Art Dubai 2027 runs 17–20 March at Madinat Jumeirah. The Middle East's leading international art fair, with galleries from over 40 countries.

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

Liwa Date Festival 2027: date auctions, camel shows, and Bedouin markets in Abu Dhabi's Liwa oasis, celebrating the region's most important crop.

Dubai Airshow 2027: the world's largest aerospace and defence exhibition outside the USA, held at Dubai World Central with live flight displays.