What To Know
- Majlis by the Bay features a curated selection of food concepts, including Zaza, Little Rowleys, Feels, Bachir Ice Cream, Crème London and The Little Fox, offering a mix of savoury dishes and desserts.
- This year, Majlis by the Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall is offering an open-air waterfront setting that blends tradition with a contemporary atmosphere.
- The cannon marks the breaking of the fast and remains one of the most recognised Ramadan traditions in the UAE.
Ramadan evenings in the UAE take on a distinct rhythm, with majlis tents and seasonal pop-ups becoming key gathering spots across the city. This year, Majlis by the Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall is offering an open-air waterfront setting that blends tradition with a contemporary atmosphere.
Running until 23 March 2026, the experience transforms Festival Bay into a curated Ramadan majlis, complete with decorative lighting, seasonal accents and sweeping views across the water. The space is designed to accommodate family gatherings, post-iftar meet-ups and relaxed evenings out.
Ramadan Cannon at Sunset
Visitors arriving before sunset can witness the daily Ramadan Cannon, held in collaboration with Dubai Police and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. The cannon marks the breaking of the fast and remains one of the most recognised Ramadan traditions in the UAE.
Dining and Entertainment Line-Up
Majlis by the Bay features a curated selection of food concepts, including Zaza, Little Rowleys, Feels, Bachir Ice Cream, Crème London and The Little Fox, offering a mix of savoury dishes and desserts.
From 8pm until midnight, a contemporary Arabic quartet performs daily, alongside rotating solo acts. The programme also includes live calligraphy, children’s storytelling sessions and traditional Bu Tubaila performances. At 10:30pm, a drone show lights up the waterfront skyline, providing a nightly highlight.
Boutique Shopping by the Waterfront
Beyond dining and live performances, the venue hosts a range of boutique brands such as Rumi, Surreal Abbaya, DAS, BYL, Kool Kaos, Vitelli Studio, LiLuce and Ahmed Al Maghribi, offering visitors opportunities for gifting and seasonal fashion finds.
With waterfront views, entertainment and retail experiences combined in one setting, Majlis by the Bay adds another option to Dubai’s Ramadan calendar this year.
For more information, visitors can access the official website of Dubai Festival City Mall.
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