Ramadan in Dubai 2026: Events, timings and everything you need to know

Ramadan in Dubai 2026 is set to light up the city with a full line-up, from night markets and waterfront pop-ups to sky-high drone shows. Expect glowing streets, extended mall hours, family-friendly happenings, and community initiatives carrying the spirit right through to Eid. Here’s what’s on, when and where across the city.

Cultural and connections

• Ramadan Street Food Festival – Sheikh Hamdan Colony (16 Feb – 15 Mar)
• Ramadan by the Bay – Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall (18 Feb – 28 Mar)
• Ramadan Drone Show – Citywide night sky spectacle (19 Feb – 19 Mar)
• Ramadan Fireworks – Al Seef & Dubai Creek (19 Feb – 19 Mar)
• Ramadan Reflections (Atyaf Ramadaniyah) – 10 public locations including Al Seef & Dubai Festival City Mall (19 Feb – 22 Mar)
• Ramadan at City Walk – Evening dining and cultural experiences (17 Feb – 18 Mar)
• Ramadan at The Beach, JBR – Waterfront activations (18 Feb – 22 Mar)
• Ramadan at City Centre Mirdif – Neighbourhood gatherings (20 Feb – 7 Mar)
• Hai Ramadan at Expo City Dubai – Family-focused cultural programme (22 Feb – 17 Mar)
• Ramadan Wonders in Global Village – Performances and dining (18 Feb – 18 Mar)

Majlis and Ramadan tents

• ROOFLINE by DIFC – Rooftop dining and CP Majlis exhibition (till 31 Mar; CP Majlis 18 Feb – 9 Mar)
• Layali Al Wulfa at Theatre of Digital Art (TODA) – Immersive cultural evening (28 Feb)
• Jumeirah Emirates Towers Ramadan Majlis – Live music and traditional setting (16 Feb – 19 Mar)
• Asateer Ramadan Tent at Atlantis, The Palm – Majlis-style iftar & suhoor (17 Feb – 18 Mar)
• Majlis evenings at Jumeirah Al Naseem – Beachfront iftar & suhoor (19 Feb – 21 Mar)
• Ramadan District Season 4 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers – Outdoor dining and retail (28 Feb – 15 Mar)

Community in action

• Souq Ramadan – Heritage displays, food stalls and family entertainment
• Eyal Al Freej – Mosque-based children’s programme (19 Feb – 20 Mar)
• Steps of Life – Community charity walking initiative (19 Feb – 20 Mar)

Shop, stroll, and explore

• Season of Wulfa at Circle Mall & Ibn Battuta Mall (2 Feb – 23 Mar)
• Tickit Ramadan Rewards (13 Feb – 22 Mar)
• SAMRA ‘Under The Same Moon’ Immersive – Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City Mall, Mall of the Emirates (16 Feb – 18 Mar)
• Downtown Dubai Ramadan Nights – Evening ambience experiences (16 Feb – 22 Mar)

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