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UAE Free Museum Entry 2026: 3 Emirates This Weekend
UAE free museum entry is officially on for May 16–18, 2026, with complimentary access at Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Expo City Dubai, and dozens more venues across three emirates for International Museum Day.
15 May 2026
Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan: 5 Things It Will Deliver
The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, launched in March 2021 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, maps how the city will grow, how people will move, and what daily life will look like by 2040 — more parks, four times the beach, five urban centres, and a population target of 7.8
4 May 2026
City Nature Challenge Dubai 2026: Free, 4 Days
The City Nature Challenge Dubai 2026 runs citywide from April 24 to 27, inviting residents to photograph and log local wildlife using the free iNaturalist app. Led by Terra at Expo City Dubai, it's one of the most accessible free events on the city's calendar — with a ticketed
25 Apr 2026
Dubai Events This Week: 7 Plans You Can't Miss
Dubai events this week span art, live music, wellness, and beach-club nightlife across April 23–25. The seven-event roundup includes DIFC Art Nights, Candlelight rock concerts, Firdaus Orchestra, Upaya Festival, and three Palm West Beach and Dubai Harbour club nights.
21 Apr 2026
Alif Expo City Dubai: AED 15 Tickets This April
Alif Expo City Dubai is offering tickets for just AED 15 this April — down from the standard AED 100 price. It's a limited-time deal on one of Dubai's most spectacular world-class attractions, designed by Foster + Partners.
19 Apr 2026
Weekend Events in Dubai: April 17–19 Guide
Dubai's weekend events on April 17 to 19 cover a free mascot parade at Festival City Mall, Firdaus Orchestra opera at Expo City, the third Expo City Half Marathon, and a rescue dog runway show in Al Quoz. Here is the full breakdown.
16 Apr 2026
Dubai Art Run 2026 at Expo City: What to Know
Dubai is getting a new kind of cultural event this April at Expo City. The Art Run brings participants along a route of creative checkpoints, ending in a shared collective artwork. Set for April 24, 2026, at House of Arts, registration is open with limited spaces available.
27 Mar 2026
UAE Eid Al Fitr 2026: Top Events, Deals & Attractions
From March 19 to 22, residents and visitors can enjoy a packed calendar of Eid Al Fitr 2026 events, cultural festivals, shopping deals and entertainment across all seven UAE emirates — from Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Festival to Dubai's Expo City celebrations.
18 Mar 2026
Eid Festival at Terra Dubai: Tickets from AED 50
Eid festival at Terra, Expo City Dubai runs March 19–22. Adults pay AED 50; children under four enter free. Expect a traditional majlis, camel rides, henna, live calligraphy, and family workshops.
18 Mar 2026
Dubai Crowds Rush to the Final Night of Iftar Al Souq
Ramadan evenings in Dubai come alive at Iftar Al Souq — the souq-style iftar at Al Wasl Plaza inside Expo City Dubai. Part of the Hai Ramadan festival, the AED 150 fully-redeemable experience runs 5pm–10pm, with March 15 its final night.
15 Mar 2026
Dubai in March: Ramadan Events, Polo and Culture
March is one of Dubai's most vibrant months, with Ramadan transforming the city through street food festivals, cultural experiences and sporting events — culminating in Eid Al Fitr celebrations.
13 Mar 2026
Dubai Mega Projects Transforming the Skyline in 2026
Dubai's 2026 mega projects — Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands, Expo City Dubai, the AED 18 billion Metro Blue Line, and Al Maktoum Airport expansion — are reshaping the emirate's skyline and long-term urban strategy.
13 Mar 2026
Saint Levant Headlines Dubai's Dopa World Festival 2026
Palestinian-Algerian-Serbian artist Saint Levant is set to headline Dopa World at Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai on April 5, 2026 — a two-day festival of live music, fashion and youth culture. Tickets start from AED 299.
11 Mar 2026
15 Top Things to Do in the UAE This March 2026
March 2026 is packed with things to do in the UAE — from the 30th Dubai World Cup at Meydan and Wu-Tang Clan at Coca-Cola Arena to Ramadan festivals, Josh Groban, and Primark's long-awaited UAE debut.
25 Feb 2026
Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra Live in Dubai — April 24
Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra is coming to Dubai for one night only on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre, Expo City. The show blends 30 years of Ibiza club classics with a live orchestra, vocalists, and a DJ, produced by Live Nation Middle East.
23 Feb 2026
Blue Live in Dubai 2026: 25th Anniversary Tour
British boyband Blue are bringing their 25th Anniversary Tour to Dubai on Saturday, 25 October 2026. The four-piece — Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe — perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre, Expo City Dubai. Tickets are on sale now via Live Nation
19 Feb 2026
Ramadan Nights at Terra Gardens, Expo City Dubai
Ramadan Nights at Terra Gardens, Expo City Dubai runs every Saturday and Sunday from 21 February to 15 March, 4–10 pm. Entry from AED 20 with à la carte dining at PXB, or AED 80 for a set iftar menu.
18 Feb 2026
Ramadan Markets Dubai 2026: Top 5 Picks This Holy Month
Ramadan 2026 transforms Dubai into a glowing hub of night markets, cultural performances, and family celebrations. Here are five of the best Ramadan markets in Dubai to visit this Holy Month, from free street-food festivals to ticketed dome events at Expo City.
18 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
Expo City Half Marathon 2026: Dates, Fees & Route
The Expo City Half Marathon 2026 returns on April 19, welcoming runners of all levels to a new 21km route through Dubai's futuristic Expo City. Entries from Dhs158.
14 Feb 2026
Gulfood 2026 Runs Across Two Dubai Venues
Gulfood 2026 is set to run in a new format that places the event in two locations at the same time. For the first time in its history, the global food and beverage trade show operates simultaneously at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City.
27 Jan 2026
RISE 2026 Dubai: Global Real Estate Summit at Expo City
RISE 2026 places Dubai at the center of global real estate investment this January as the Global Real Estate Investment Summit and Expo opens at Expo City Dubai, 13–15 January 2026, drawing 15,000+ visitors and institutions managing more than USD 15 trillion in assets.
5 Jan 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 NYE Fireworks 2026: 48 Displays and Full Guide
Dubai rings in 2026 with 48 separate NYE fireworks displays across 40 venues — from Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah to Hatta and Expo City. Here is the full list of confirmed locations, phased road closures, and Metro advice for New Year's Eve.
29 Dec 2025
Dubai Christmas Markets 2025: Last Dates & Locations
Dubai Christmas markets 2025 are in their final stretch. From Ski Dubai's Winter Wonderland closing Christmas Day to Festival Bay running through January 7, here are the confirmed closing dates, locations, and entry details for every festive market still open.
26 Dec 2025
Terra Expo City Dubai Named World's Top Sustainable Venue
Terra, the Sustainability Pavilion at Expo City Dubai, has won the World's Leading Sustainable Venue 2025 at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards — reinforcing the UAE's status as a global leader in sustainable design.
25 Nov 2025
GITEX TechCation 2026: Dubai's Largest AI Event
Dubai will host GITEX TechCation 2026 from December 7–11 at Expo City Dubai — the world's largest technology and AI event — merging innovation, startups, and lifestyle under one citywide celebration aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
16 Oct 2025
Dubai DWTC Events 2025: What to Expect on the Roads
Dubai's exhibition season is in full swing, and the schedule at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) means congested roads from September through November 2025. From GITEX Global to The Big 5, here's every event that could slow your commute — and what you can do about it.
25 Sep 2025
7 Must-Do Activities During Ramadan in Dubai
Ramadan in Dubai is celebrated with culture, spirit, and colour. From the iconic cannon firing across 17 city locations to Dhs40 mosque tours and 120+ iftar options, here are seven things to do during Ramadan in Dubai before the Holy Month ends.
15 Mar 2025
Paw Power Challenge: Dog Obstacle Race at Expo City Dubai
The Paw Power Challenge is a first-of-its-kind 2.5km dog obstacle course at Expo City Dubai on April 5, 2025. Run with your pup through water crossings, slides, and jumps at Al Forsan Park, with prizes for the top finishers and free spectator entry.
7 Mar 2025
Top 3 Ramadan Markets in Dubai for 2025
Dubai's best Ramadan markets for 2025 bring together traditional shopping, iftar and suhoor dining, live entertainment, and the iconic Ramadan cannon — from Expo City Dubai to Global Village and Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
1 Mar 2025
DWTC Parking Rises to Dhs25/Hour at Major Events
DWTC parking fees are rising to Dhs25 per hour during major events from 17 February 2025. Parkin's new Grand Events tariff covers Gulfood, GITEX Global, Arabian Travel Market, and Beauty World Middle East, with the Dubai Metro recommended as the congestion-free alternative.
15 Feb 2025
elrow Dubai 2025: Rowlympic Games at Expo City
elrow Dubai 2025 returns for its third edition on Saturday, May 17 at Expo City Dubai's Jubilee Park. The Rowlympic Games theme transforms the venue into Caesar's playground — gladiators, confetti, and house and techno beats with Patrick Topping headlining. Tickets from AED 200.
24 Jan 2025
Coldplay Abu Dhabi Shuttle Buses: Free Transport Guide
Coldplay is making history with four sold-out shows at Zayed Sports City Stadium on January 9, 11, 12, and 14. Free shuttle buses run from Expo City Dubai and multiple Abu Dhabi pick-up points — here's everything you need to know about timings, booking, and parking.
7 Jan 2025
Break the Block 2025: Bonobo Headlines Dubai Festival
Break the Block, Dubai's premier dance music festival, returns to the Al Wasl Dome at Expo City on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Grammy-nominated Bonobo headlines alongside Soulection artists JAEL and Rosey Gold. Tickets start from AED 195 via Ticketmaster.
30 Dec 2024
5 Must-See UAE Music Festivals in 2025
The UAE's 2025 music festival calendar is stacked. From Bonobo headlining Break the Block at Expo City Dubai in February to Ed Sheeran closing out OFFLIMITS in Abu Dhabi in April, here are five unmissable UAE music festivals you need to have on your radar.
29 Dec 2024
Best Dubai Christmas Markets to Visit This Festive Season
With Christmas just days away, Dubai's festive markets are in full swing. From free entry at Madinat Jumeirah and Expo City to ticketed events at Dubai Media City and Al Barari, here are the top Dubai Christmas markets you shouldn't miss this season.
22 Dec 2024
Expo City Dubai Masterplan Now Allows Vehicle Access
Expo City Dubai is updating its car-free design to permit limited vehicle access under its new masterplan. The 3.5 sq km development — anchored by the Al Wasl dome — is transitioning from a recreational venue into a fully functional city for 35,000+ residents and 40,000+ workers.
13 Dec 2024
Free Green Day Tickets Dubai January 2025
Green Day fans in Dubai have a shot at free Golden Circle tickets to the band's January 27, 2025 concert at Expo City Arena — plus a one-night stay at Rove Hotel Expo. Here's how the treasure hunt works and where to buy regular tickets.
27 Nov 2024
Sheikh Mansoor Opens Dubai Active and Dubai Muscle Show 2024
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened the 8th edition of Dubai Active and Dubai Muscle Show at Expo City Dubai — the Middle East's largest fitness expo, featuring 400 exhibitors from 40 countries and more than 38,000 visitors over three days.
26 Oct 2024
7 Huge Parties in Dubai This Weekend
It's party season in Dubai. From Eric Prydz's historic HOLO debut at Expo City Arena closing GITEX GLOBAL, to Kaz James, Jamie Jones, Hugel, Richy Ahmed, and the Mambo Brothers kicking off White Beach's winter season — here are 7 parties you need to hit this weekend.
18 Oct 2024
Dubai's $2.7 Billion Expo City Masterplan Unveiled
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has approved a $2.7 billion masterplan for Expo City Dubai, repurposing the 2020 World Expo site into an innovation-driven green city across 3.5 sq km, targeting 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals.
4 Oct 2024
Dubai Exhibition Centre Gets AED 10B Expansion Approved
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a AED 10 billion expansion of the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. The three-phase project will make DEC the region's largest indoor events venue and double Dubai's large-scale event capacity from 300 to over 600
25 Sep 2024
Dubai Builds UAE's First 15-Minute City at Expo Site
Dubai is converting the former Expo 2020 site into the UAE's first 15-minute city, where transportation, schools, green spaces, and entertainment are all reachable on foot. First homes at Mangrove Residences are sold out, with one-bedroom units starting at AED 2 million.
10 Aug 2024
Expo City Dubai: Free Entry for Kids This Eid Al Adha
Expo City Dubai is offering complimentary entry to all pavilions and attractions for children aged 12 and under during Eid Al Adha 2024, including Terra Indoor Playground and Taqa Island. Adult attraction passes are Dh120, pavilion-only tickets are Dh50, and all visitors receive
8 Jun 2024