Ramadan is the Muslim festival of fasting and is the most important festival in the Islamic Calendar which is celebrated by Muslims all over the world....
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the 30-day fasting period of Ramadan (see separate entry) and is a great celebration throughout the Muslim world. Celebrations...
From its humble beginnings as a game played by a handful of British expatriates in the 1960s, the Dubai Rugby Sevens has grown to become a major sporting...
This popular rally has grown over the years and now spans six days, starting with the Prologue in Dubai. The Prologue is a special spectator "show" stage...
Celebrated throughout the United Arab Emirates on 2 December, UAE Day is a national holiday that marks the Emirate's independence from Britain, which...
One of the most important religious festivals in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is celebrated by Muslims all over the world....
Celebrated throughout the Muslim World, the Islamic New Year or "Al-Hijra" occurs on the first day of the month of Muharram which begins on Hijra in the...
Played on the beautiful Emirates Golf Club course in Dubai, this annual tournament is part of the European Tour and is loved by golfers and golf fans...
Dubai has long been regarded as a retail paradise and a Mecca for duty-free purchases, and its annual International Shopping Festival is held for approximately...
Take in the dynamic sights of this world-renowned city while pounding a marathon, 10km road race or 4km charity run, depending on your ability. The Dubai...
The only show of its kind in the Middle East, Dubai's annual Dog Show is a popular family day out. Visitors can expect all the usual categories and there...
Featuring singles and doubles competitions for both men and women, the annual Dubai Tennis Championships attract some of the biggest names from the sport....
Head to the United Arab Emirates for 'The Richest Half Marathon In The World'. The race attracts some of the globe's best runners, who will all be competing...
Shopping seems to be the national pass time in the UAE, and as such shopping festivals are big business. The Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival, held every year...
A huge event not only in Dubai but in horse racing circles around the world, The Dubai World Cup is one of the richest, most glamorous events in the sporting...
Aimed at entertaining families with children, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is an annual programme of events and activities that take place at various...
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