Events in the UAE

The UAE has an eventful calendar all year round. Global Village is a big draw. There are several permanent exhibition spaces such as Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo Centre Sharjah. The country receives several thousand visitors every year.

Variety of events

Shopping festivals around the year distinguish the shopping experience in the UAE. Discounts and bargains are an important feature of these festivals. The UAE also hosts arts and culture events that are of great importance across the world. Ministry of Culture and Youth promotes the cultural sector in the UAE.

In addition, several big budget international sports and leisure competitions, tournaments and events involving high prize money are held in the UAE. The UAE is also a hub for trade shows, conferences and exhibitions.

Events are held in all emirates. Click on the respective icons alongside to check details about the events or view the list of events in the UAE (Word file, 200 KB).


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COP28

28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in November 2023 in Expo City Dubai.

The UAE will host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in November 2023 in Expo City Dubai. As the host, it will seek to unite the world towards bold and practical solutions for climate change. It will also mobilise action to accelerate emissions reductions and support vulnerable countries.

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