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Dubai International Film Festival

Dubai International Film Festival

Dec 8, 2027 Dubai
Upcoming

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is scheduled to return on December 8, 2027, marking its 15th edition after a decade-long hiatus. The festival, which aims to position Dubai as a global...

Film Festival Cinema +4
Dubai Comedy Festival

Dubai Comedy Festival

Oct 9-18, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

The Dubai Comedy Festival is an annual event presenting ten days of diverse comedic performances, including stand-up and theatre. The seventh edition of the festival, held across various venues in Dubai from...

Comedy Festival +4
Dubai K-Fest

Dubai K-Fest

Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

Dubai K-Fest is a ten-day cultural celebration highlighting Korean entertainment, cuisine, and lifestyle in the United Arab Emirates. The event features a diverse program of K-pop performances, film screenings, fashion showcases, and...

Korean Culture K-pop +5

God Save the Queen

Oct 5, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

God Save the Queen is a high-octane tribute performance scheduled for October 5, 2026, at the Dubai Opera in Dubai, UAE. Performed by a renowned Argentine band, the production recreates the symphonic...

Tribute Concert Rock Music +3
Dubai Curl Festival

Dubai Curl Festival

Oct 10, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

The Dubai Curl Festival is the UAE's first family-friendly event celebrating curly, coily, and kinky hair. Organized by Oh My Knots, it takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 am...

Hair Beauty +6

Titize – A Venetian Dream

Oct 29-31, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

Titize – A Venetian Dream is a multifaceted stage production running at Dubai Opera from October 29 to 31, 2026. This artistic show combines elements of circus, theatre, dance, and live music...

Theatre Circus +6
Baby & Kids Expo

Baby & Kids Expo

Oct 22-24, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

The Baby & Kids Expo is a consumer-focused exhibition held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from October 22 to 24, 2026. It brings together over 450 international baby, child, and toy brands...

Exhibition Baby +8
Pluma

Pluma

Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

The popular circus show Pluma returns to Dubai, presented by Cirque du Liban and HAT Entertainment. Featuring international performers, the show offers aerial acts, daring acrobatics, 3D projections, and water elements. It...

Circus Cultural events +5
The Ripe Market

The Ripe Market

Oct 10, 2026 - May 2, 2027 Dubai
Upcoming

The Ripe Market returns to Academy Park in Dubai for its 2026-2027 season, operating every Saturday and Sunday from October 10 through May 2. This long-standing community event features local farmers, independent...

Farmers Market Artisan Crafts +5
Dubai Bathukamma Celebrations

Dubai Bathukamma Celebrations

Oct 11, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

The Dubai Bathukamma Celebrations is a cultural event scheduled for October 11, 2026, bringing together the Telangana expatriate community in the United Arab Emirates. The festival features women in traditional attire creating...

Cultural Festival Telangana Culture +3

The School & Nursery Show

Oct 24-25, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

The School & Nursery Show is a consumer-focused exhibition scheduled for October 24–25, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. The event serves as a specialized platform for families to explore various educational...

Education School +5