Upcoming 1 January Events in UAE

Renowned Indian comedian, actor and television host, Kapil Sharma is ready to bring you a night of laughter and entertainment.

UK Comedian JACK WHITEHALL returns to Dubai with a brand new show for one night only at the Coca-Cola Arena!

Blu Blood is excited to bring you pop icon, Demi Lovato live on March 18th at Dubai’s home of live entertainment.

Dubai World Trade Centre is the iconic hub for the region's premier trade shows and exhibitions bringing together a vast pool of international exhibitors and visitors. The International Apparel & Textile Fair has evolved as a leading brand in the MENA region to source and showcases the best in textiles, fabric, accessories, and print from renowned mills across the globe.

Join us on Friday 28th October for a night you'll never forget!

Prepare to be amazed at the 13th annual 'Diverse 2023' variety show presented by the Diverse Performing Arts School, taking place at Dubai Opera on June 18.

The worldwide famous Italian tenor ALESSANDRO SAFINA will celebrate his 60th anniversary with a perfomance together with a chamber symphony orchestra in Dubai’s The Agenda on October 26!

This is an evening of beautiful piano music, where the compositions of the best composers of the world sound.

Dubai Electronic Dance Music Festival will take place on 6th of May 2018 at the Al Sahra Desert Amphitheater.

The highly acclaimed UK Pink Floyd Experience is back to Dubai Opera in a true celebration of all things Floyd on 6th May 2023.

Ani Lorak and Emin, will take you for an evening of pure enchantment on 7 May at Dubai Opera.

Experience the thrill of witnessing a musical legend live on stage - Bryan Adams, the acclaimed artist known for his record-breaking sales, is coming to Dubai's premier live entertainment venue.

Ghostly Kisses is touching down in Dubai for a superb night filled with musical mastery.

After sold-out concerts worldwide, the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter artist Jah Khalib will come to Dubai with his first big concert at Coca-Cola Arena.

Taking place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, the 16th running of Hankook 24H DUBAI will bring Dubai Autodrome alive this weekend with more than 250 drivers across 54 cars, representing 12 brands and 33 nationalities, on the grid in one of the world’s most exciting 24-hour endurance race.

Set to the princes and princesses’ theme, a fairy tale happening is about to take place in Dubai, inspired by the charm of Monte-Carlo.

After an electrifying launch, DXBeats makes a triumphant return, and this time it's bringing none other than the iconic Craig David!

The sensational performance "Cactus," whose official premiere recently took place in Paris, is coming to Dubai!

Get ready to step back in time at the inaugural Cele Retro Fest, taking place at Dubai's Media City Amphitheatre.

For the first time ever, SKILLET will perform live in Dubai as part of their INTERNATIONAL TOUR 2024! Get ready for an unforgettable rock concert experience at The Agenda.

Abu Dhabi Showdown Week is back this October headlined with UFC 294, celebrating 30 years of UFC and 5 years in Abu Dhabi!

Following the phenomenal success of last year's sold-out event, which drew a crowd of 18,000 attendees and stood as the pinnacle of dance music festivals in 2023, the elrow XXL Festival is returning for its second edition, and brace yourselves – it's going to be even grander!

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled night of martial arts mastery as Karate Combat, the world's leading full-contact karate league, descends upon Dubai for its highly anticipated debut event on April 20th!

Marsa Al Arab will be Jumeirah’s ultra-luxury resort; an avant-garde superyacht architectural design with unmatched experiential spaces.

Get ready for an electrifying evening of boxing at "Rising Stars Arabia 4," the highly-anticipated event scheduled to take place at Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on May 25th.

Big 90s festival “Back to 90s” featuring world legends: Dr.Alban, Jenny Berggren from ACE OF BASE, Culture Beat, Nana and Rednex!

Dubai, being a city with good weather almost all-year round, has an impressive collection of three large waterparks: Aquaventure at Atlantis, Wild Wadi at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and Laguna at La Mer. Surprisingly, a new one is soon to be open for public.

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi is back in the UAE by extremely popular demand, this time bringing his talents to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena.

Dubai Opera presents English pop singer and Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter, Tom Odell, for a mesmerizing performance on June 7th as part of his international tour.

Integrate Middle East is the premier forum and sourcing platform for the global professional AV & Media Technology community.

'Well Hot' brings together a diverse group of artists from Moosey Gallery, each of whom brings their own unique perspective and creative vision to the show. From bold abstract paintings to thought-provoking conceptual works, this exhibition showcases the best of contemporary art.

Disney Princess - The Concert celebrate 100 years of Disney wonder with Firdaus Orchestra in 5 incredible performances.

WATERBOMB has officially made its splash in Dubai! Mark your calendars for June 7th and 8th at The Waterfont in Dubai Festival City. This festival is not to be missed!

Our most anticipated getaway gathering 'Desert Groove' is back at The Dunes Resort, Ras Al Khaimah.

Enjoy five days of festive joy, featuring a snow park, a daily tree lighting ceremony, and nightly fireworks displays!

Embark on an epic journey as iconic Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man and The Avengers join forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy—Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Rocket, and Drax—in a legendary battle to defend the universe from imminent evil.

This December, Dubai Opera invites you to immerse yourself in the timeless enchantment of "The Nutcracker," a ballet masterpiece by the illustrious Russian composer Tchaikovsky.

Embark on an enchanting adventure as the North Pole faces a crisis, and time is of the essence!

Ultra Worldwide, the world’s largest music festival brand, will make its Middle East debut in ULTRA Abu Dhabi on March 4 and 5, 2023.

The Al Wathba Hill Challenge returns toAl Wathba Birdcage Mountain, where participants can try themselves at cross country run with the climb exercises.

AccessAbilities Expo is the largest event for People with Disabilities across Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA).

The highly anticipated Ibiza Global Radio 95.3 Beach Festival is returning with a unique "Vs" edition on the 29th April!

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey where dreams take flight and the extraordinary becomes reality! Welcome to "PLUMA" – an unmatched circus extravaganza that will leave you captivated and yearning for more.

Swap the cityscape for a coastal extended weekend with nature's core: air, water, earth, fire – and human connection.

Well-known Indian illusionist and mind-reader, Karan Singh is bringing his online show on 25th July.

Get ready for the next edition of Dubai favorite gastronomy gala, which will run from 2 to 15 May 2022.

Volery Gallery is proud to present Tin Star Tall Tales, a dual exhibition featuring works by Canyon Castator and Jon Young, from 9 February to 1 March 2023.

Take a journey to Neverland in this classic tale of magic and make-believe, spectacularly staged on real ice.

Dubai-based Cinema Akil presents the 2016 German comedy-drama "Goodbye Berlin" telling about the summer escape of two teenage outsiders from Berlin to East Germany. Well-acclaimed in Germany, this movie is an entertaining ride that is full of adventures, cherished as the two friends get into all sorts of trouble and even a little romance.

World Metaverse Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global initiative that is gathering digital builders, entrepreneurs, investors, governments, enterprises, technology providers and experts from gaming, 3D, VFX, XR, Web3, and beyond.

The new season of Abu Dhabi Tennis League is targeted on ensuring health and well-being of the community through physical activity and social distancing. The new season creates equal opportunities for men, ladies and teenagers to play tennis while the weather is great.

Future Urbanism, the largest Smart City Expo & Summit 2023, Dubai gathers world’s influential urbanists from sustainable urban development, urban planning, investing in future urbanization, infrastructure and technology to create sustainable cities of tomorrow.

Get ready for an exhilarating automotive extravaganza happening on November 4th and 5th, 2023, as Dubai Autodrome hosts the eagerly awaited AutoMadness event.

Cubanismos invites dance fans to take part in free Bachata Class for Beginners on September 12.

Dubai-based Cinema Akil presents the Italian fantasy drama "Pinocchio", which tells a world-known story about a wooden puppet brought to life at the behest of a poor, lonely woodcarver.

Indulge in a world of fine wines at Time Out Market Dubai's highly anticipated third edition of The Wine Market, presented in collaboration with African and Eastern.

The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA) announces its 7th ladies only runs at Al Hudayriat Island on November 13, 2020.

Experience a mesmerizing and immersive show – a grand-scale adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's cherished 1943 children's tale, The Little Prince.

Gulf Photo Plus will provide a 2-day workshop titled "Introduction to Video & Editing" on August 14 & 15.