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Dubai Summer Surprises 2026

Jul 24 - Sep 15, 2026 Dubai

Recently ended

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 is a city-wide festival in Dubai that transforms the summer season into a vibrant celebration of retail, fitness, and entertainment. Running from July 24 through September 15,...

Shopping Fitness +5

One Day Choir: Rolling In The Deep

Sep 13, 2026 Dubai

Recently ended

The One Day Choir: Rolling In The Deep is a single-day pop-up choir session held on September 13, 2026, at The Fridge, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. Participants, regardless of experience, learn and perform...

Choir Music +4

Sharjah Museums' International Day of Sign Languages Events

Sep 12-13, 2026 Sharjah

Recently ended

The Sharjah Museums Authority hosted a series of inclusive events on September 12-13, 2026, to mark the International Day of Sign Languages. Part of the “Let’s Live Together” initiative, activities took place...

Cultural events Sign Language +6

Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite

Sep 12-13, 2026 Abu Dhabi

Recently ended

Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite is a vibrant live stage production based on the popular animated series, held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi from September 12 to 13, 2026. It...

Children S Event Live Show +4

Middle East Film & Comic Con

Sep 11-13, 2026 Abu Dhabi

Recently ended

The Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) is a fan-favorite pop culture festival held from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It unites thousands of visitors...

Pop Culture Comics +5

Dubai Opera's 10th Anniversary Gala

Sep 12, 2026 Dubai

Recently ended

Dubai Opera's 10th Anniversary Gala is a celebratory concert scheduled for September 12, 2026, marking a decade since the venue's opening. The event features a performance by Egyptian soprano Fatma Said, accompanied...

Classical Music Opera +5

Mammootty in Rajakeeyam

Sep 12, 2026 Sharjah

Recently ended

Mammootty in Rajakeeyam is a grand tribute event scheduled for September 12, 2026, at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The cultural program honors the illustrious fifty-year career of legendary Indian actor Mammootty, bringing...

Cultural events Tribute +5

The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave

Sep 10-12, 2026 Abu Dhabi

Recently ended

“The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave” is a dance performance held from September 10 to 12, 2026, at The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi. Featuring New Zealand dancers, it condenses...

Dance Performance +4

Ajman International Philatelic and Numismatic Exhibition

Sep 2-6, 2026 Ajman

The sixth edition of the Ajman International Philatelic and Numismatic Exhibition takes place from September 2 to 6, 2026, at the Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel in Ajman. Organized by the Ajman Department...

Exhibition Philately +6

Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition

Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2026 Abu Dhabi

The 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) is the largest edition in the event's history, running from August 28 to September 6, 2026. Held at the ADNEC Centre Abu...

Hunting Equestrian +7

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Fanfarai

Sep 5, 2026 Abu Dhabi

A double-bill concert featuring the Grammy-winning New Orleans jazz group The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the French-North African ensemble Fanfarai, held on September 5, 2026, at The Arts Centre at NYU...

Music Concert +4

Mina Nader

Sep 5, 2026 Dubai

Egyptian comedian Mina Nader presents his Arabic-language stand-up show at Dubai Opera on September 5, 2026. The performance features spontaneous exchanges and stories drawn from everyday life, reflecting Nader's extensive career in...

Comedy Stand Up +3

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