Upcoming Events in UAE

Festivals, music events, cultural celebrations and public holidays happening across UAE — updated regularly.

• Liwa International Date Festival 2026 UAE · abu dhabi

  The Liwa Date Festival in Abu Dhabi's Western Region celebrates the date harvest with competitions, markets, camel shows, and cultural performances in the Liwa Oasis.

  15–25 July 2026
• GITEX Global Technology Week 2026 UAE · dubai

  GITEX Global is the world's largest technology trade show, held annually at Dubai World Trade Centre. Over 6,000 exhibitors and 180,000 visitors across five days.

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

  Dubai Food Festival showcases the city's restaurant scene with special menus, pop-up kitchens, culinary masterclasses, and the Dubai Food Truck Park along the waterfront.

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

  Abu Dhabi Art brings international and regional galleries to Manarat Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island. One of the Middle East's leading contemporary art fairs.

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

  The Formula 1 season finale at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Three days of racing, qualifying, and concerts at one of the world's most visually spectacular circuits.

  27–29 November 2026

• UAE National Day 2026

  UAE

  UAE's 55th National Day celebrating the founding of the federation in 1971. Fireworks, military parades, and public events across all seven emirates.

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

  DIFF screens Arab and international cinema across eight days at Madinat Jumeirah and other venues, with awards, red-carpet premieres, and industry forums.

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

  Dubai's New Year's Eve fireworks display around the Burj Khalifa is one of the world's most watched celebrations. The show draws hundreds of thousands to Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Creek waterfront.

  31 December 2026
• Dubai Shopping Festival 2027 UAE · dubai

  Dubai's annual four-week retail festival with discounts across malls and souks, nightly fireworks, live entertainment, and special promotions from hundreds of brands.

  8 Jan – 5 Feb 2027

• Ramadan 2027 in the UAE

  UAE

  Ramadan 2027 in the UAE runs approximately 17 February to 19 March. Expect reduced hours, no eating or drinking in public during daylight, and nightly Iftar gatherings across the country.

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

  Art Dubai is the Middle East's leading international art fair, held at Madinat Jumeirah. Features galleries from over 40 countries alongside curated programmes and talks.

  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. Expect reduced business hours and busy travel periods.

  6–9 June 2027

• Dubai Airshow 2027

  UAE · dubai

  Dubai Airshow 2027 — the world's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, held biannually at Dubai World Central. The 2027 edition runs 17–21 November.

  17–21 November 2027