Dubai GST · What’s on
Upcoming events in Dubai Trade shows, Sevens, GITEX, Fitness Challenge, National Day. Finished events stay listed and marked Ended — useful for search. Official organiser links only.
Last checked Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:17 GMT · next automatic refresh Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:17 GMT · 21/23 official sources answered · 13 live rows merged
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City · On now
30 Sept 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Etihad Rail — Dubai to Abu Dhabi is running Al Yalayis, Jumeirah Golf Estates (Red Line metro)
Running since 30 Sep 2026. Comfort from AED 39, Premium AED 109, about an hour to Mohammed Bin Zayed City. Book etihadrail.ae. Not a NOL tap.
Source: Etihad Rail
Official page City
2 Dec 2026 – 3 Dec 2026
UAE National Day Citywide
Official public holiday both days. Schools, banks and government close. Malls usually stay open. Friday 4 Dec is work unless your HR gifts it.
Source: UAE Government (u.ae)
Official page City
31 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
New Year’s Eve in Dubai Downtown, Burj Khalifa, waterfronts
The fountain and Burj show is ticketed in official viewing zones. Street corners get closed. Plan metro hours and a way home before midnight, not after.
Source: Visit Dubai
Official page Not a ticket shop. Always buy on the organiser site. Dates move — that is why this page re-reads official calendars once a day (Visit Dubai still has the full consumer listings).