Dubai Events

Dubai Pet show
January
The only show of its kind in the Middle East and a popular family day out.
Dubai Golf and Racing Club
Website: www.dubaipetshow.com

Dubai Shopping Festival
January-February
All the big stores and almost every shop in Dubai slashes prices in a retail orgy.
Various shops throughout the city
Website: http://mydsf.ae

Dubai Desert Classic
February
PGA tour golf tournament.
Emirates Golf Club
Website: www.dubaidesertclassic.com

Dubai Tennis Championships
February
Dubai Tennis Stadium
Website: www.barclaysdubaitennischampionships.com   

Dubai Summer Surprises
June-August
Summer festival aimed at shoppers and also at children.
Various venues
Website: http://mydsf.ae  

Ramadan
August-September
During the Muslim month of fasting, bars and pubs close and restaurants stop serving alcohol and even non-Muslims must not eat, drink or smoke in public view. Ramadan ends with a three-day festival (Eid Al-Fitr).
Throughout the city

Dubai Raft Race
October
Teams battle it out from their multicoloured rafts, while spectators revel in the carnival atmosphere on land.
Al-Mina Al-Siyahi

Eid Al-Adha
November
The Feast of the Sacrifice is a four-day festival following the main pilgrimage to Mecca.
Throughout the city

Dubai Rugby Sevens
December
This popular winter event lures crowds with big-name teams and pre-, during- and post-game parties.
The Sevens
Website: www.dubairugby7s.com  

Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
December
Throughout the city