Dubai is packed with exciting events all year long. Whether it’s the Shopping Festival, the Bride Show or the Desert Rock Festival – these events entice people from around the world – making Dubai a top destination. Exciting events that take place every year mean people are planning their trips and buying their tickets months in advance. Because of the high demand of events such as the Rugby 7’s, tickets are often sold out with days of going on sale, leaving lots of people behind. So make sure you’re ‘on top’ of all that’s happening in Dubai!
Although events in Dubai are non-stop, the summer months are less busy as people head to cooler climates for holiday. Check out our Annual Events calender below to found out what's happening and when.
| Jan-08 |
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Standard Chartered Dubai
Marathon |
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| 24 Jan. – 24 Feb. |
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Dubai Shopping Festival |
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| 28 Jan. – 3 Feb. |
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Dubai Desert Classic |
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| Feb-08 |
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| 2 – 4
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The Wellbeing Show |
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| 8 Feb. |
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UAE Karting Championship |
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| 15 Feb. |
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Terry Fox Run |
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| 24 –
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Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy |
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| 25 Feb. – 5 Mar. |
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Barclay’s Dubai Tennis
Championships |
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| 28 Feb. – 1 Mar. |
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Dubai International Jazz
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| 7 – 8
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Dubai Desert Rock Festival |
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| 11 – 15
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Dubai International Boat Show |
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| 19 – 22
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Art Dubai |
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| 29
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Dubai
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| Apr-08 |
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| 2 – 5
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GETEX Student Recruitment |
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| 1 – 3 Apr. |
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GETEX Education Equipment
& Technology |
| 2 – 5
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GETEX Careers & Training |
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| 10 – 12
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Grand
Racing |
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| 23 – 26
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Bride Show |
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| May-08 |
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| 6 – 9 May |
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Arabian
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| Jun-08 |
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| Jun. 19 -
Aug. 31 |
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Dubai
Summer Surprises |
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| Oct-08 |
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| 19 – 23 Oct. |
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GITEX
Technology Week |
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| Date to be confirmed |
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Dubai
Rhythm Festival |
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| Date to be confirmed |
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UAE
Desert Challenge |
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| Nov-08 |
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| 14 – 18 Nov. |
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Dubai
Motor Show |
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| 27 – 29 Nov. |
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Dubai
Rugby 7s |
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