No matter what time of year you visit, there’s always a host of festivals, events and holidays to make your Dubai vacation even more worthwhile. We’ve put together just a few to help you plan.
UAE 2024 festivals, events & holidays list
January
New Year’s Day (public holiday)
Dubai Shopping Festival
Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conferences and Exhibition – DUPHAT
Light Middle East Exhibition
February
Arab Health
Medlab Middle East
AEEDC
Gulfood
JGT Dubai Jewellery Show
Isra and Miraj Night (Public holiday)
March
Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) & Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition – Dubai Derma
Middle East Energy
Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition – DIHAD
Art Dubai
Dubai International Horse Fair
Dubai World Cup
Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference – GISEC
Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure Expo (DEAL)
Start of Ramadan
April
Getex Spring
Eid Al Fitr
May
Arabian Travel Market ATM
CABSAT Middle East/Satellite Middle East
Airport Show & Global Airport Leaders Forum
INDEX
Seamless
June
July
Dubai Summer Surprises (July – September)
Islamic New Year (Public holiday)
September
Middle East Foam & Polyurethane Expo
October
GITEX Technology Week
Arablab
Beauty World Middle East and Wellness & Spa Exhibition
Dubai Muscle Show
November
Dubai Fitness Challenge
Gulfood Manufacturing
Paperworld Middle East
GESS – Global Education Supplies and Solutions
Access Abilities Expo & Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit
Cityscape
Commemoration Day
Automechanika Middle East
December
ArabPlast
GITEX Shopper
The Big 5
UAE National Day (Public holiday)
Festive Season
New Year’s Eve in Dubai
