Dubai — 2026 Calendar
18 festivals & events
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Upcoming Events
- Sun, Jun 28Dubai Summer Surprises
- Fri, Oct 23Dubai World Games Expo
- Wed, Oct 28Dubai Fitness Challenge
- Tue, Nov 10Dubai Design Week
- Tue, Dec 15Dubai Shopping Festival
January
- Dubai Shopping FestivalThu, Jan 1 – Sat, Jan 31
- Gulfood 2026Mon, Jan 26 – Fri, Jan 30
- Dubai Shopping FestivalThu, Jan 1 – Sat, Jan 31
February
- Dubai Food FestivalSat, Feb 21 – Sun, Mar 8
- Arab HealthMon, Feb 9 – Thu, Feb 12
- Step ConferenceSat, Feb 21 – Sun, Feb 22
- Emirates Airline Festival of LiteratureTue, Feb 3 – Sun, Feb 8
- Ramadan Nights DubaiWed, Feb 18 – Thu, Mar 19
March
- Art DubaiWed, Mar 11 – Sat, Mar 14
- Dubai World CupSat, Mar 28
- Middle East Film and Comic ConFri, Mar 6 – Sun, Mar 8
April
- Dubai Food FestivalFri, Apr 24 – Sun, May 10
June
- Dubai Summer SurprisesSun, Jun 28 – Thu, Sep 3
October
- Dubai World Games ExpoFri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25
- Dubai Fitness ChallengeWed, Oct 28 – Thu, Nov 26
- Global Village Season 31Thu, Oct 15 – Wed, Apr 15
November
- Dubai Design WeekTue, Nov 10 – Sat, Nov 14
December
- Dubai Shopping FestivalTue, Dec 15 – Fri, Jan 29
🏙️ Frequently Asked Questions — Dubai Events 2026
- How many events does Dubai have in 2026?
- Dubai has 18 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in United Arab Emirates.
- What are the main events in Dubai?
- The main events in Dubai include Dubai Design Week, Art Dubai, Dubai Food Festival, Dubai Shopping Festival, Global Village Season 31.
- When is the next event in Dubai?
- The next upcoming event in Dubai is Global Village Season 31 on Thursday, October 15, 2026.