What’s on
Trade shows, Sevens, GITEX, Fitness Challenge, National Day. Official organiser links only. The list re-checks public calendars every 24 hours.
Last checked Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:17 GMT · next automatic refresh Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:17 GMT · 18/21 official sources answered · 11 live rows merged
6 events
Sport
31 Oct 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
Citywide — parks, malls, waterfront
Thirty minutes a day for 30 days. Free public sessions. The tenth edition. Register on the official challenge site, not a WhatsApp class.
Source: Dubai Fitness Challenge
Sport
28 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
The Sevens Stadium
The rugby weekend that fills taxis to Al Awir. Official series page for tickets. You will want a car or a pre-booked ride.
Source: World Rugby / HSBC SVNS
Sport
17 Jan 2027
Dubai — official course (see organiser)
Sunday 17 January 2027, confirmed by the official race site. Register only there. Road closures will own that morning.
Source: Dubai Marathon
Sport · date TBC
21 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027
Emirates Golf Club
Official site says the tournament returns in January 2027. Exact round days were not locked when we last checked — treat this window as planning only.
Source: Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Sport
14 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
WTA then ATP fortnight. Official site: 14–27 February 2027. Metro to Financial Centre / a taxi for the last stretch. Buy on the championships site.
Source: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Sport
27 Mar 2027
Meydan Racecourse
Last Saturday of March is the usual date; 27 March 2027 is the listed running. Meydan traffic is the tax. Tickets via Dubai Racing Club.
Source: Dubai Racing Club
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).