Dubai is known for hosting a variety of cultural events throughout the year. Here are a few examples:
- Dubai International Film Festival: An annual event showcasing the latest films from around the world, with a focus on Arab and Asian cinema.
- Art Dubai: An international contemporary art fair featuring galleries from around the world and a program of talks and workshops.
- Dubai Design Week: An annual event featuring exhibitions, talks, and workshops showcasing the latest in design and architecture.
- Dubai Shopping Festival: An annual event featuring sales and discounts at shopping malls and souks across the city, as well as cultural performances and events.
- Dubai Summer Surprises: A summer-long festival featuring sales and discounts at shopping malls, as well as cultural performances, parades, and fireworks.
- Dubai Food Festival: An annual event featuring food tastings, cooking classes, and food-related competitions, as well as cultural performances.
- Dubai Jazz Festival: An annual event featuring jazz musicians from around the world, with concerts held at various venues across the city.
- Dubai International Writers’ Centre: Offers workshops, talks, and events with local and international authors, poets and playwrights.
- Dubai International Horse Fair: An annual event featuring competitions and displays of horse-riding and equestrian skills, as well as cultural performances.
- Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha: Two annual Islamic festivals celebrated with traditional customs, food and cultural performances throughout the city.
