What’s on in Dubai
Dubai events, mapped to places to stay
Start with a verified event and venue, then compare nearby accommodation from DubaiStays’ canonical property database.
Browse Dubai events by date or category
Plan around what’s on
Priority upcoming Dubai events
Compare verified dates and venues, then use each guide to find practical accommodation nearby.
28 verified upcoming events
31Oct
1Nov
3Nov
Culture / arts · Dubai Design District
Dubai Design Week 2026
Dubai Design District (d3)
2026-11-03 · high demand3Nov
3Nov
Trade shows · Trade Centre
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre
2026-11-03 · high demand6Nov
6Nov
6Nov
Electronic arts symposium and exhibitions · Dubai
ISEA2026 Dubai
Al Wasl Plaza and ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI and Theatre of Digital Art (TODA) and Kanvas and The Foundry and DIFC – The Gate and Al Shindagha Museum
2026-11-06 · high demand10Nov
Trade shows · Expo City Dubai
Automechanika Dubai 2026
Dubai Exhibition Centre
2026-11-10 · high demand18Nov
Technology · Trade Centre
Dubai Future Week 2026
Emirates Towers and Museum of the Future
2026-11-18 · high demand18Nov
Technology and future-focused public programme · Trade Centre
Dubai Future Week 2026
Emirates Towers and Museum of the Future
2026-11-18 · high demand21Nov
22Nov
23Nov
25Nov
25Nov
Marine exhibitions · Dubai Harbour
Dubai International Boat Show 2026
Dubai Harbour
2026-11-25 · high demand27Nov
4Dec
Shopping festivals · Dubai
Dubai Shopping Festival 2026–27
Multiple Dubai locations
2026-12-04 · high demand4Dec
Shopping festival and citywide seasonal programme · Dubai
Dubai Shopping Festival 2026–27
Multiple Dubai locations
2026-12-04 · high demand7Dec
Technology · Dubai
GITEX Global 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre
2026-12-07 · high demand8Dec
11Dec
Concerts / live music · Downtown Dubai
Guy Manoukian at Dubai Opera
Dubai Opera
2026-12-11 · medium demand18Dec
12Jan
Security, safety and fire trade shows · Trade Centre
Intersec Global 2027
Dubai World Trade Centre
2027-01-12 · high demand19Jan
Dental congress and exhibition · Trade Centre
AEEDC Dubai 2027
Dubai World Trade Centre
2027-01-19 · high demand25Jan
Healthcare exhibition and conferences · Expo City Dubai and Trade Centre
WHX Dubai 2027 (World Health Expo)
Dubai Exhibition Centre and Dubai World Trade Centre
2027-01-25 · high demand15Mar
Food and beverage sourcing · Trade Centre and Expo City Dubai
Gulfood 2027
Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre
2027-03-15 · high demand27Mar