Festivals, events and sports in Dubai
Dubai has a rich and diverse calendar of high-profile events taking place throughout the year ranging from sporting activities, through to cultural festivals, as well as music and shopping events. Below is an overview of some of the key events taking place each year in the emirate.
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| Date | Event | Type |
| 17 June – 7 Aug 2010 | Dubai Summer Surprises | Culture / entertainment |
| 11 Aug – 11 Sept 2010 (approx) | Ramadan | Religious festival |
| 11 Sept 2010 (approx) | Eid Al Fitr | Religious festival |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Eid Al Adha | Religious festival |
| 7 Dec 2010 | Islamic New Year or “Al-Hijra” | Public holiday |
| 9 – 11 Dec 2010 | World Offshore Powerboat Championship |
Sport |
| Dec 2010 (dates tbc) | Dubai Rugby Sevens | Sport |
| Jan – Feb 2011 (dates tbc) | Dubai Shopping Festival | Culture/entertainment |
| Jan 2011 (dates tbc) | Dubai Marathon | Sport |
| Jan – Mar (annually) | Dubai International Racing Carnival | Sport |
| Feb 2011 (dates tbc) | PGA Desert Classic | Sport |
| Feb 2011 (dates tbc) | Dubai International Jazz Festival | Culture/entertainment |
| Feb 2011 (dates tbc) | Dubai Tennis Championships | Sport |
| Mar 2011 (dates tbc) | Art Dubai | Culture/entertainment |
| Mar 2011 (dates tbc) | Dubai World Cup | Sport |
Updated May 2010
