Events in the UAE

The UAE has an eventful calendar all year round. The country receives several thousand visitors around the year. Global Village is a big draw. Expo 2020 is forecasted to be the UAE’s biggest event. It will be held from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021 in the Dubai South district, adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport. The UAE has several permanent exhibition spaces such as Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo Centre Sharjah.

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 art and culture events that are of great importance across the world.

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. Meanwhile, below are some of the important events in the UAE.

15 Jun

RAK Energy Summit

Al Hamra International Exhibition and Conference Center, Ras Al Khaimah Monday, 15 June, 2020, 8:00 AM RAK Energy Summit Website

17 Jun

Dubai Sports World

Dubai World Trade Centre Wednesday, 17 June, 2020, 12:00 AM Dubai Sports World Website

24 Jun

Music in the Studio: Gary Ryan

Dubai Opera Wednesday, 24 June, 2020, 12:00 AM Music in the Studio: Gary Ryan Website

17 Sep

Xposure International Photography Festival

Expo Centre Sharjah Thursday, 17 September, 2020, 8:00 AM Xposure International Photography Festival Website

06 Oct

GITEX Shopper

Dubai World Trade Centre Tuesday, 06 October, 2020, 12:00 AM GITEX Shopper Website

10 Nov

Downtown Design

Dubai Design District Tuesday, 10 November, 2020, 8:00 AM Downtown Design Website

26 Nov

Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens

The Sevens Thursday, 26 November, 2020, 12:00 AM Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens Website

14 Dec

Emirates International Forensic Conference & Exhibition

Dubai, UAE Monday, 14 December, 2020, 8:00 AM Emirates International Forensic Conference & Exhibition Website

31 Dec

New Year in Dubai

Citywide Thursday, 31 December, 2020, 12:00 AM New Year in Dubai Website

05 Dec

World hospital congress

Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Sunday, 05 December, 2021, 12:00 PM World hospital congress Website

One- year postponement for Expo 2020

Expo 2020 will be held from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. Expo 2020 Dubai will retain its name, committing to host an exceptional event that will celebrate humanity’s resilience and creativity including major technological advances in the fields of medicine and science.

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UAE innovates

UAE Innovation Month 2020 will kick off on 1 February. Watch this space for updates on the month-long festival of innovative ideas that aim to contribute in shaping the UAE’s future and its journey towards the next 50 years.

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Legacy of Our Ancestors

It is the UAE’s 48th National Day. This year’s theme is ‘Legacy of Our Ancestors’. The UAE is observing the day with many events. Enjoy a special one at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 2 December where stories about courage, pride and the greatness of our Emirati ancestors will be shared.

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Wahat Al Karama

Wahat Al Karama is home to a permanent memorial to the UAE’s brave soldiers and other Emiratis who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the nation. It is open to public who wish to pay homage to those heroes, daily from 9 am to 10 pm. Access is free of charge.

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