| Dog
show |
Held
at the Dubai Golf and Racing Club in February this is the
only dog show in the Middle East. |
| Dubai
Tennis Championships |
Every
February at the Dubai Tennis Stadium |
| Eid
Al-Adha |
A
4 day festival following the main pilgrimage to Mecca. Through
out Dubai in February and March |
Al-Hijra
(Islamic
New Year) |
Held
in Dubai in March |
Dubai
Summer
Surprises |
Festival
aimed largely at children. Held at various venues from June
to August |
| Dubai
Raft Race |
Teams
compete from their colourful rafts. Spectators enjoy the carnival
atmosphere on land. At Al-Mina Al-Siyahi in October |
| Ramadan |
During
this month of Muslim fasting, bars and pubs close and restaurants
stop serving alcohol.Non-Muslims must not eat, drink or smoke
in public. In November |
| UAE
Desert Challenge |
The
starting point of this high profile motor sport event starts
in style from Dubai. The routes differ and held in November |
National
Day
Celebrations |
Celebrations
take place to mark independence from Britain. Throughout Dubai
on 2 December |
| Dubai
Rugby Sevens |
This
popular winter event draws large crowds with big-name teams
and pre and post game parties are held. At the Dubai Exiles
Rugby Club in December |
| Eid
Al-Fitr |
This
3 day festival is held throughout Dubai in December |
