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Dubai Food Festival Seasonal

Dubai Food Festival (Feb–Mar)

City-wide; beach and waterfront pop-ups anchor the programme · Events & Seasonal

Two weeks when the whole city cooks — set menus, beach canteens and hidden-gem trails

Best forSeasonal visit
Typical visitAny meal inside the window counts
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Ramadan in Dubai Seasonal

Ramadan experiences

City-wide; iftar tents and night markets everywhere · Events & Seasonal

Iftar cannons, midnight souks and the city's most soulful month

Best forSeasonal visit
Typical visitThe holy month, ending with Eid Al Fitr celebrations
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) Seasonal

Dubai Summer Surprises (Jul–Aug)

City-wide · Events & Seasonal

The summer sale season — when Dubai is hottest, cheapest and all indoors

Best forSeasonal visit
Typical visitRuns all summer
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Global Village Seasonal

Global Village season (Oct–Apr)

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road · Events & Seasonal

90 countries, one park — the world's biggest cultural shopping festival, for AED 25

Best forSeasonal visit
Typical visitA full evening (4–6 hours)
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
Dubai World Cup Seasonal

Dubai World Cup horse racing (Mar)

Meydan Racecourse · Events & Seasonal

The world's most glamorous race night — millions in prizes, fashion and fireworks at Meydan

Best forSeasonal visit
Typical visitAfternoon to midnight — nine races plus the closing show
✓ Self-guided · No booking needed View Guide →
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