Top festivals, celebrations & annual events in Dubai

Here are some of Dubai’s top annual events. Don’t forget to mark your favourites on the calendar.

DUBAI FOOD FESTIVAL

To all the foodies out there, this is one of the annual festivals in Dubai that should be on your calendar. Dubai Food Festival visitors can enjoy dining at some of the most incredible restaurants and enjoy exceptional discounted deals. The best part is that you can enjoy your food with a backdrop of live music. If you fancy yourself as a chef, there is a chance to polish your skills with comprehensive workshops and cooking shows scheduled at the event. Visitors also get to try out cuisine cooked by globally renowned chefs.

DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL

With crazy sales and unbelievable discounts running across major brands, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) secures the top spot on our list of Dubai’s biggest annual events. The emirate is known for being a shopper’s paradise, and DSF turns every shopper’s dream of discounted prices into reality at their favourite stores across all of the best malls in Dubai. This is one of the most anticipated annual festivals in Dubai as it sees hundreds of visitors from other emirates and around the world. Apart from bargains, shoppers can look forward to a range of family-friendly events, concerts, fireworks and more.

DUBAI JAZZ FESTIVAL

Held at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Dubai Jazz Festival is among the highly anticipated annual Dubai events in 2022. The event has seen musical legends such as Duran Duran, John Legend, Ricky Martin, and Mariah Carey perform their biggest hits in Dubai in years gone by. We haven’t heard about the line-up and event dates for this year just yet, but you can be sure that it will be an incredible event with lots of star power.

DUBAI WORLD CUP

The next feature on our list of the largest yearly events in Dubai is the Dubai World Cup. Held for the first time in 1996, this annual horse racing event has become one of the biggest annual sports events in Dubai. Not to mention that it is counted as one of the most prestigious horse races on the planet.