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Emirates Our Home: Dubai's 24-Hour World Cup 2026 Fan Zone
Emirates Our Home has opened at Dubai Festival City as a 24-hour FIFA World Cup 2026 fan festival running June 11 to July 19, with family, adults-only and VIP zones plus giant screens and dining.
16 Jun 2026
Marsa Boulevard Dubai Season 2 Ends May 3
Marsa Boulevard Dubai Season 2 wraps on Sunday May 3 — the confirmed hard close after a one-week extension. The waterfront promenade at Dubai Festival City runs until midnight on weekdays and 1 AM on weekends. Entry is free.
29 Apr 2026
Kandura Rally 2026: Dubai's Ultimate Car Event Guide
Dubai's love for cars is back in full force as the Kandura Rally returns for its fifth edition on April 19, 2026, at Dubai Festival City — promising supercars, live drifting, a Hot Wheels collab, and AED 30,000 in prizes. Tickets from AED 25.
30 Mar 2026
Disco Beirut Dubai Eid Party: Arabic Throwbacks at Helipad
Disco Beirut returns to Helipad Dubai at Dubai Festival City for an open-air Eid night on March 21, 2026 — Arabic pop classics from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, skyline views, and a strict mixed-group door policy.
21 Mar 2026
Dubai Beauty Pop-Ups Taking Over Malls This March
Dubai malls are hosting a new wave of beauty pop-ups this March, where shoppers test skincare, watch live makeup tutorials, and meet beauty specialists. Highlights include a K-beauty pop-up at Marsa Boulevard in Dubai Festival City and beauty vendors at the Ramadan District
16 Mar 2026
Ramadan Drone Show Dubai 2026: Timings & Viewing Spots
The Ramadan drone show in Dubai 2026 runs nightly at The Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall, with free performances at 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM throughout the holy month. Inspired by the Wulfa season, it's one of the best free Ramadan events in Dubai this year.
19 Feb 2026
Dubai Ramadan Guide 2026: Dates, Events and City Highlights
Ramadan in Dubai 2026 transforms the city with illuminated streets, nightly drone shows, waterfront fireworks, cultural majlis gatherings and family festivals across multiple neighbourhoods — running February through March.
17 Feb 2026
New Year's Eve in Dubai with Kids: 3 Family Plans
New Year's Eve in Dubai with kids is easy when you pick venues that already plan for families. Global Village runs seven countdowns, Expo City Dubai has a 9 PM kids' celebration, and Dubai Festival City pairs play areas with waterfront fireworks. Here's exactly how to plan each
30 Dec 2025
Dubai Christmas Fireworks and Drone Shows 2025
Christmas week in Dubai brings packed promenades, busy waterfronts, and nightly sky shows. Fireworks and drone displays are scheduled through December and into January 2026, with multiple locations hosting shows tied to the Dubai Shopping Festival. Here is where to watch.
26 Dec 2025
e& DSF Nights 2025 at Dubai Festival City
Dubai is set for an unforgettable evening as e& DSF Nights 2025 returns to Festival Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall on 13 December, featuring Egyptian superstars Mahmoud El Esseily and Nader Hamdy in a high-energy musical experience with free fireworks and family fun.
3 Dec 2025
MECES 2025 Dubai: AI-Powered Smart Living Innovations
Dubai is set to become the epicenter of next-generation innovation as the Second Middle East Consumer Electronics Show (MECES 2025) opens at Dubai Festival City Exhibition Center from November 26–28, 2025, showcasing AI-powered smart home tech from 300+ global brands.
23 Oct 2025
9 Best Things to Do in Dubai This Weekend
From a charity meal drive in Al Quoz to dazzling fireworks at Dubai Festival City, this weekend packs nine experiences across culture, dining, wellness, and entertainment. Your complete guide to the best things to do in Dubai this weekend, March 14–16, 2025.
14 Mar 2025
Dubai Ramadan Iftar Cannon Locations: March 9 & 10
Dubai Police have unveiled the iftar cannon firing sites for Ramadan 2025, including Marsa Boulevard near Dubai Festival City Mall. The tradition dates to the 1960s — here are all 8 locations across the emirate.
8 Mar 2025
Dubai Games 2025 Opens with Government Battle
Dubai Games 2025 officially launched at Dubai Festival City, bringing together 244 teams of government employees in the sixth edition of Dubai's premier team sports championship under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
21 Feb 2025
Dubai Metro Blue Line Opening Set for September 9, 2029
The RTA has confirmed the Dubai Metro Blue Line will open on September 9, 2029 — the 20th anniversary of Dubai Metro. The 30 km line will serve 14 stations across Festival City, Mirdif, Silicon Oasis, and Academic City, at a cost of AED 20.5 billion.
19 Dec 2024
Dubai Creek Marine Transport Gets Two New Routes
The RTA has launched two new Dubai Creek marine transport routes linking Dubai Creek Harbour to Festival City and Al Khor Metro Station. Monthly ridership has surged 900% — from 3,000 to 30,000 passengers — since the lines launched in August 2022.
30 Jul 2024