December / January
Dubai Shopping Festival
Citywide
The city’s flagship retail and entertainment season — sales, concerts, fireworks, and family attractions across Dubai.
March / April
Art Dubai
Madinat Jumeirah
The region’s leading contemporary art fair — galleries from across the GCC, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Spring
Dubai Food Festival
Citywide
A month-long celebration of Dubai’s dining scene — pop-ups, tastings, and chef collaborations across the city.
October
GITEX Global
Dubai World Trade Centre
One of the world’s largest technology trade shows, drawing global firms, startups, and government delegations.
May
Dubai FinTech Summit
Madinat Jumeirah
Investment, asset management, and fintech week — a key fixture on the regional capital-markets calendar.
Year-round
Museum of the Future exhibitions
Sheikh Zayed Road
Rotating major shows exploring innovation, science, and design with partner institutions worldwide.
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