Events in Dubai
Dubai Shopping Festival
January-February
The self-proclaimed world's top shopping destination hosts its own month-long celebration of retail therapy. Malls hold massive sales so it's the perfect time to grab a bargain. A series of concerts, family activities and fashion shows are hosted at the same time.
Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival
February
This series of concerts highlights the wide-ranging jazz genre bringing both well-known musicians and up-and-coming artists together in the city.
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
March
This five-day festival is the Middle East's largest festival celebrating the written word. Authors and writers from across the world take part in a series of public readings and discussions.
Dubai Summer Surprises
June-July
A family-focussed programme of entertainment takes place at the city malls while the shops hold big summer sales.
Dubai International Film Festival
December
Celebrities from across the world of film descend on the city for this week-long celebration of new cinema. It's a great occasion to catch premieres of regional movies and documentaries as well as films from Africa and Asia.