Dubai Events and Festivals
2 articlesDubai Events and Festivals brings together time-bound cultural, music, family and citywide events that draw audiences across the emirate. Coverage explains what an event offers, where it takes place, who it is likely to suit and the attendance details that can shape the visit.
Previews, venue guides and post-event reviews sit alongside reporting on major festival programmes and public celebrations. Regular museum exhibitions, cinema releases and nightlife venues stay in their own categories unless they are part of a defined festival or event programme.
Previews, venue guides and post-event reviews sit alongside reporting on major festival programmes and public celebrations. Regular museum exhibitions, cinema releases and nightlife venues stay in their own categories unless they are part of a defined festival or event programme.
Dubai Comedy Festival adds five global stars for 2026 edition
Dubai Comedy Festival has confirmed five new international headliners for its 2026 programme, including Rafi Bastos, Katherine Ryan, Zarna Garg, Nima Naz and Abbas Bukhari. The expanded line-up will deliver over ten days of stand-up shows at leading venues across the city this October.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to honour Jaber Jasim legacy
Ahead of the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre will stage a multimedia tribute to late Emirati singer Jaber Jasim, blending live performances with archival visuals to reconnect new generations with the UAE's musical heritage.