Events in the UAE

The UAE has an eventful calendar all year round. Global Village is a big draw. There are several permanent exhibition spaces such as Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo Centre Sharjah. The country receives several thousand visitors every year.
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Emirate
Category
03 Feb
08 Dec
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Bridge

19 Nov
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Knowledge Summit

18 Nov
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Dubai Future Forum 2025

28 Oct
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Emirates Media Forum

13 Oct
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

GITEX Global 2025

06 Oct
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Accessibilities Expo

01 Oct
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

World Green Economy Summit

Variety of Events

Shopping festivals around the year distinguish the shopping experience in the UAE. Discounts and bargains are an important feature of these festivals. The UAE also hosts arts and culture events that are of great importance across the world. Ministry of Culture and Youth promotes the cultural sector in the UAE.

In addition, several big budget international sports and leisure competitions, tournaments and events involving high prize money are held in the UAE. The UAE is also a hub for trade shows, conferences and exhibitions.

Events are held in all emirates. Click on the respective icons alongside to check details about the events or view the list of events in the UAE (Word file, 200 KB).