Festivals, Events & Holidays in Dubai 2024


Event & Holidays


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

World Vape Show

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

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