Events in Dubai in January 2027
Dubai event dates for January 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to January.
Dubai's January 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Jan 1 - Jan 31
Dubai Shopping Festival 2027
An annual month-long shopping extravaganza featuring massive discounts, entertainment, fireworks, and cultural events across Dubai.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Jan 2 - Jan 30
Dubai World Cup Carnival 2027
A series of horse racing events leading up to the Dubai World Cup, held at Meydan Racecourse with international participants.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Jan 15 - Jan 24
Al Marmoom Heritage Festival 2027
A festival celebrating Emirati heritage with traditional camel races, falconry, poetry, and cultural exhibitions near Dubai.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- New Year's Day · publicJan 1
- Laylat al-Mi'raj · publicJan 5
- Long weekendJan 1–Jan 3
- Long weekend with bridge dayJan 2–Jan 5
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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Turn these January events into a full Dubai plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.