aroundOct2026
GITEX Global
π Dubai
One of the world's largest technology shows at Dubai World Trade Centre.
ποΈ United Arab Emirates travel guide β
β οΈ Live travel alerts - United Arab Emirates
Festivals, sport, trade fairs and culture
aroundNov2026
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Yas Marina)
π Abu Dhabi
The F1 season final on Yas Island. Hotels fill up and prices rise - book early.
aroundDec2026
Dubai Shopping Festival
π Dubai
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise - book early.
31Dec2026
New Year's Eve at Burj Khalifa
π Dubai
World-famous fireworks show - downtown hotels sell out.
aroundJan2027
aroundMar2027
Dubai World Cup (horse race)
π Dubai
One of the richest horse races in the world at Meydan.
aroundApr2027
aroundOct2027
GITEX Global
π Dubai
One of the world's largest technology shows at Dubai World Trade Centre.
aroundNov2027
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Yas Marina)
π Abu Dhabi
The F1 season final on Yas Island. Hotels fill up and prices rise - book early.
aroundDec2027
Dubai Shopping Festival
π Dubai
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise - book early.
31Dec2027
New Year's Eve at Burj Khalifa
π Dubai
World-famous fireworks show - downtown hotels sell out.
aroundJan2028
Public holidays in United Arab Emirates (next 12 months)
Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2-3 Dec 2026 | National Day |
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 9 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| 10-11 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| 15 May 2027 | Day of Arafah (estimated) |
| 16 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| 17-18 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| 6 Jun 2027 | Islamic New Year (estimated) |
| 14 Aug 2027 | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
Dates marked βaroundβ change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.