Day Date Occasion Holidays Friday April 13 Al Isra’a Wal Mi’raj – Ascension day 1 Wednesday May 16* Ramadan begins 0 Friday/Saturday June 15/16* Eid Al Fitr 2 Monday August 20* Arafat (Haj) Day 1 Wednesday/Thursday August 22/23* Eid Al Adha – Feast of Sacrifice 2 Tuesday August 28 Emirati Women’s Day 0 Tuesday September […]
Dubai Cup 2018 06 April – 13 April 2018
The Dubai Cup is the final tournament of the Gold Cup polo series and will be held at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. The event is free on weekdays; there is a AED100 charge for car and picnic parking on weekends. Admission is from 1-6pm. The event is held under the patronage of […]
Al Marmoom Heritage Festival 29 March – 12 April 2018
This annual event highlights the culture of the UAE and is a wonderful way for visitors to learn about the Emirati ways and lifestyle. The event will be held at the Dubai Camel Racing Club and will feature entertainment, activities and traditional food. Camel races are scheduled 1-12 April at 6:30-9:30am and 2-5pm. Be sure […]
Salvador Dali – The Memories (11 February – 22 April 2018)
Works by the Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali will be on display at the DIFC Conference Centre, Building 4, from 11 February – 22 April 2018. This is the first time Dali’s works have been show in the Middle East. Some artwork has been held by a private collector and this is only the third […]
Middle East Film and Comic Con 2018 – 05 April – 07 April 2018
The Middle East Film & Comic Con is coming to the Dubai World Trade Centre for three action-packed days in April. This is where super heroes and super fans meet up. Explore the wonderful world of comics, movies, anime, manga and all things pop culture. Come in costume! Save money by buying your ticket in […]
Disney On Ice – Passport to Adventure from 03 April – 06 April 2018
2018 The Dubai World Trade Centre Arena will host a brand new show featuring your favourite Disney characters for four days in April. You will see Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy, as they visit characters from Frozen, Peter Pan, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid. There will be a pre-show performance Fit to […]
Earth Hour 2018- 24 March 2018 (8:30-9:30pm)
Earth Hour is a grassroots movement across the world to raise the issue of climate change by encouraging people to turn off any unnecessary electrical lighting or appliances for one hour on 24 March. Dubai began participating in 2008 and was that first city in the Arab world to do so. A family-friendly festival will […]
SIKKA Art Fair 2018- 17 March – 26 March 2018
This art fair, held in the historic Al Fahidi Neighborhood, features works by artists based in the UAE and GCC region. Artists share their talents in visual arts, performing arts, music and film. The 10 days will be filled with workshops, music performances, screenings, and interactive artistic expressions. Works by local sculptors, painters and photographers […]
Van Gogh Alive – The Experience 11 March – 23 April 2018
View artworks by the Dutch Master Vincent Van Gogh and other inspirational images projected on walls, ceiling, and even the floor as you listen to a poignant soundtrack. The exhibit has been touring the world and will be in the Dubai Design District from 11 March – 23 April 2018. Ticket prices range from AED65 […]
Dubai World Cup 2018 – 31 March 2018
Fashion, sport and entertainment will converge on 31 March 2018 at one of the biggest events on the Dubai calendar. The world’s best thoroughbreds will appear on the track for the Dubai World Cup 2018, a USD$30m race day! But not all of the fun occurs on the track. Many regional and international celebrities are […]