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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

3 upcoming

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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).