Festivals and events held in UAE are colorful as its history and culture. Apart from religious Islamic feasts, UAE also celebrates several enthralling events that’s surely worth to watch.

• Abu Dhabi International Show - a glitzy extravaganza exhibiting the latest and most famous popular vehicles from different parts of the world. In here, you will see vehicles of all varieties such as passenger cars, heavy motor vehicles and go-carts by the biggest names in the car manufacturing industry. Every year, it draws thousands of car lovers around the world. With the amazing display of vehicles, visitors can surely look forward for an exciting and memorable event.


• Dubai Summer Surprises - an exciting and fun-filled activity aimed to bring entertainment to families with children. Dubai Summer Surprises is one of the biggest events in the city wherein huge mass of international crowds are present. Each week, DSS has different themes in which malls are transformed into music, dancing and live entertainment venues. In addition, buyers are blessed with big discounts to all types of purchases.


• UAE Day  - celebrated on 2 December throughout United Arab Emirates. This national holiday marks the independence of UAE from Britain way back 1971. There will be myriads of colorful events and celebrations taking place in various areas throughout the country especially in Dubai. UAE Day is one of the most anticipated happenings that you should not dare to miss.


• Laylat-al-Qadr - the Night of Power - all the nights in Ramadan are holy but Laylat-al-Qadr deemed to be the holiest night among all other holy nights in Islamic calendar. This event comes in different terms such as Night of Forgiveness, Night of Decree or Night of Measures. For Muslims around the world believed that during this holy night their sins are forgiven by Allah if they spend the night in prayer.


• Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival - yearly held on March, this shopping festival is one of the biggest business event throughout the city of Abu Dhabi. Wide array of affordable items in the city’s sophisticated air-conditioned malls are on display. This is the perfect time for shoppers who are looking for great bargains. Among the popular merchandises you can buy are jewelries, electronic goods, trendy clothes and perfumes.


• Al Ain International Music Festival - an annual affair organized by the Abu Dhabi Concert Committee and hosted by Al Ain City is one of the most sophisticated musical event in the Gulf Region. It draws numerous musicians from all parts of the country as well as some worldwide-celebrated names. The entire metropolis is swept up in a musical storm in awe-inspiring performances during Al Ain International Music Festival. Throughout the years, a good number of performers have graced the stage such as Prague Symphony Orchestra and Jean Sibelius Ensemble.


• RAK International Half Marathon - also known as The Richest Half Marathon In the World, this race draws some of the world’s best runners who will be competing for the glory of the title as well the prize money worth US $180,000. This sports event is also an opportunity to raise money for charity purposes.


• Dubai Pet Show - a one-of-a-kind show in Middle East that entices hundreds of thousands visitors each year. This famous family day out show is held in Dubai. Each year participants will compete in different categories wherein there are prizes to winning dogs and their owners.


• Islamic New Year (Al-Hijra) - it is celebrated all over the Muslim World. Islamic New Year may not be as big as the Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha but Muslims also consider this an important occasion since this is the time to reflect and meditate their actions in the past year. Al Hijra occurs on the first day of Muharram month in Muslim Calendar.