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    United Arab Emirates has 25 events in the recent past. Displaying 1-25.


    2/25/2008 - 3/08/2008Dubai Tennis Championships

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Featuring singles and doubles competitions for both men and women, the annual Dubai Tennis Championships attract some of the biggest names from the sport....

    Themes: Sport

     

    2/29/2008 - 2/29/2008Dubai Pet Show

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Exhibitions , Kids' Stuff , Business

     

    3/01/2008 - 3/31/2008Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Business

     

    3/29/2008 - 3/29/2008Dubai World Cup (horse race)

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Entertainment , Sport , Spectacle

     

    6/23/2008 - 8/31/2008Dubai Summer Surprises

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Aimed at entertaining families with children, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is an annual programme of events and activities that take place at various...

    Themes: Kids' Stuff , Theatre & Film , Dance , Exhibitions , Entertainment , Business , Sport , Music

     

    8/12/2008 - 8/21/2008Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, held every year in August, is a popular chess festival that attracts some of the world's top players. The main...

    Themes: Sport

     

    9/01/2008 - 9/29/2008Ramadan

    Countrywide, United Arab Emirates
    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....

    Themes: Religion , History , Culture

     

    10/02/2008 - 10/02/2008Eid al-Fitr

    Countrywide, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: History , Food & Drink , Religion

     

    10/24/2008 - 10/31/2008UAE Desert Challenge

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Spectacle , Sport

     

    11/27/2008 - 12/29/2008Dubai Rugby Sevens

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Spectacle , Entertainment , Sport

     

    12/02/2008 - 12/02/2008UAE Day

    Countrywide, United Arab Emirates
    Celebrated throughout the United Arab Emirates on 2 December, UAE Day is a national holiday that marks the Emirate's independence from Britain, which...

    Themes: Entertainment , History

     

    12/09/2008 - 12/12/2008Eid al-Adha

    Countrywide, United Arab Emirates
    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....

    Themes: Religion , Food & Drink , History

     

    1/15/2009 - 2/15/2009Dubai International Shopping Festival

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Home & Fashion , Business

     

    1/16/2009 - 1/16/2009Dubai Marathon

    United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Spectacle , Sport

     

    1/27/2009 - 1/29/2009Dubai Desert Classic

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Sport

     

    2/01/2009 - 2/28/2009Dubai Pet Show

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Exhibitions , Kids' Stuff , Business

     

    2/01/2009 - 3/31/2009Dubai Tennis Championships

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Featuring singles and doubles competitions for both men and women, the annual Dubai Tennis Championships attract some of the biggest names from the sport....

    Themes: Sport

     

    2/20/2009 - 2/20/2009RAK International Half Marathon

    Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Sport

     

    3/01/2009 - 3/31/2009Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Business

     

    3/01/2009 - 3/31/2009Dubai World Cup (horse race)

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Entertainment , Sport , Spectacle

     

    6/23/2009 - 8/31/2009Dubai Summer Surprises

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Aimed at entertaining families with children, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is an annual programme of events and activities that take place at various...

    Themes: Kids' Stuff , Theatre & Film , Dance , Exhibitions , Entertainment , Business , Sport , Music

     

    8/01/2009 - 8/31/2009Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, held every year in August, is a popular chess festival that attracts some of the world's top players. The main...

    Themes: Sport

     

    9/01/2009 - 9/29/2009Ramadan

    Countrywide, United Arab Emirates
    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....

    Themes: Religion , History , Culture

     

    10/01/2009 - 10/30/2009UAE Desert Challenge

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: Spectacle , Sport

     

    10/02/2009 - 10/02/2009Eid al-Fitr

    Countrywide, United Arab Emirates
    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...

    Themes: History , Food & Drink , Religion

     



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