Your Curated VIP Pass to the Emirates’ Best
As temperatures cool and the social calendar heats up, we’ve scouted the must-attend events across the UAE—whether you’re craving high-octane adventures, cultural deep dives, or A-list parties. Here’s your exclusive backstage pass to the season’s most talked-about experiences.
Top 7 Can’t-Miss Events
1. Dubai Moonlight Dune Sessions (Feb 10-12)
What: Secret desert rave under full moon.
Why Go: Grammy-winning DJ Black Coffee headlines.
VIP Hack: Reserve the Bedouin Sky Lounge for exclusive mezze service.
2. Abu Dhabi International Polo Championship (Feb 15-18)
What: Royal-backed polo at Al Forsan Club.
Star Power: Argentine legend Adolfo Cambiaso takes the field.
Dress Code: Bold prints & fascinators a must.
3. Sharjah Light Festival (Feb 5-11)
What: UNESCO-listed locations turn into 3D art canvases.
Don’t Miss: The Al Noor Mosque laser projection.
4. Ras Al Khaimah Fine Dining Fest (Feb 20-26)
What: 7-course meals atop Jebel Jais peaks.
Chef Spotlight: Massimo Bottura’s one-night-only pop-up.
5. Dubai International Jazz Fest (Feb 22-24)
Headliners: Norah Jones + Jacob Collier.
Pro Tip: BYO Deluxe Picnic for lawn seating.
6. Ajman’s Pearl Diving Championship (Feb 17)
What: Classic freediving competition.
Experience: Have a go at pearl-opening workshops.
7. Umm Al Quwain’s Night Market (Every Thu-Sat)
Discover: Emirati designer collaborations, date-flavored gelato.
Booking Intel
Sold-Out Alert: Polo Championship’s Chukka Brunch.
Last-Minute Hack: Jazz Fest offers standing-room tix for sale daily at 5PM.
Freebie: Sharjah Light Festival’s water taxi tours.
Pro Planning Tips
1. Transport: Careem code EVENTS24 to save 20% on rides to venues.
2. Kids: Ripe Market AUH free puppet shows Saturdays.
3. Influencers: Tag #UAEEvents for possible win of Burj Khalifa At The Top tickets.
Mark your calendars—this is the season Dubai’s social set lives for.
Coming Soon Teasers
March: Art Dubai’s AI Gallery Pavilion.
April: World’s Coolest Winter desert glamping.
