Dubai has released the official Ramadan in Dubai 2026 programme — a coordinated, citywide schedule of cultural, community and destination-led experiences running across roughly 30 days. The calendar, presented as part of the Season of Wulfa, lists signature activations including nightly drone displays, fireworks at heritage waterfront locations, destination-led markets, themed majlis and hospitality programmes.
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Full List of Ramadan 2026 Events by Destination
Global Village — Ramadan wonders in Global Village
Dates: 18 February – 18 March 2026.
Global Village will run a Ramadan-themed season with dedicated décor, cultural entertainment, curated dining and nightly performances across its Main Stage and visitor areas. The destination’s program includes majlis-style spaces, live traditional music and extended opening hours tailored to Ramadan evenings.
Dubai Festival City Mall — Ramadan by the Bay
Dates: 18 February – 28 March 2026.
Festival Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall will host an expansive Ramadan evening programme featuring a special Ramadan edition of the IMAGINE water, light and projection show, scheduled drone displays, a purpose-built Ramadan market, live performances, lantern parades, interactive zones and communal seating. Large-scale visual experiences are central to the nightly programme.
Ramadan Street Food Festival — Sheikh Hamdan Colony
Dates: 16 February – 15 March 2026.
Sheikh Hamdan Colony will be transformed into an evening culinary and community destination with a curated selection of food vendors, cultural elements and family-friendly programming to create an after-iftar social atmosphere.
Ramadan drone show — Citywide coordinated displays
Dates: 19 February – 19 March 2026.
A coordinated drone light show will illuminate Dubai’s night skies during Ramadan with imagery and sequences themed to the month. The drone programme is listed as citywide and will complement destination activations and waterfront spectacles.
Al Seef & Dubai Creek — Ramadan fireworks at Al Seef and Dubai Creek
Dates: 19 February – 19 March 2026 (select moments throughout Ramadan).
Fireworks displays are scheduled at select moments across the holy month above Al Seef and Dubai Creek. Organisers describe these as shared, public evening celebrations intended to bring communities together; displays will form part of the broader evening activations around the creek and heritage waterfront.
Ramadan Reflections (Atyaf Ramadaniyah) — Al Seef & Dubai Festival City Mall
Dates: 19 February – 22 March 2026.
Expanded visual and cultural installations across ten locations at Al Seef and Dubai Festival City Mall. The installations will interpret the spiritual themes of Ramadan through light, artistic forms and reflective storytelling.
City Walk — Ramadan at City Walk
Dates: 17 February – 18 March 2026.
City Walk will present evening programming focused on gathering, cultural interaction and dining with ambient décor and light cultural activities for a relaxed post-iftar environment.
The Beach JBR — Ramadan at The Beach, JBR
Dates: 18 February – 22 March 2026.
Waterfront activations at The Beach will feature subtle décor and cultural elements, creating a coastal gathering space for families and friends after sunset.
City Centre Mirdif — Ramadan at City Centre Mirdif
Dates: 20 February – 7 March 2026.
The mall will be programmed as a neighbourhood Ramadan space with seasonal décor and community-oriented activities aimed at local families and residents.
Expo City Dubai — Hai Ramadan at Expo City Dubai
Dates: 22 February – 17 March 2026.
Expo City Dubai will host a family-friendly cultural programme that blends storytelling, interactive activities and community gathering moments within its contemporary public setting.
ROOFLINE by DIFC
Dates: Through 31 March 2026 (extended across Ramadan).
ROOFLINE will operate as a rooftop dining and experiential destination featuring local culinary concepts and cultural programming. The venue will host CP Majlis, a three-week Ramadan exhibition (18 February – 9 March).
Jumeirah Emirates Towers — Ramadan majlis & Ramadan District Season 4
Majlis Dates: 16 February – 19 March 2026.
Ramadan District Season 4 Dates: 28 February – 15 March 2026.
The Terrace Between the Towers will host a purpose-built majlis offering traditional Arabic coffee rituals, bakhoor experiences, Emirati-inspired menus and live oud performances. Ramadan District Season 4 will bring dining, retail and cultural experiences together within a purpose-built outdoor space.
Atlantis, The Palm — Asateer Ramadan Tent at Atlantis, The Palm
Dates: 17 February – 18 March 2026.
The large-scale Asateer Ramadan Tent returns with a majlis-style setting for Iftar and Suhoor gatherings and curated hospitality experiences.
Jumeirah Al Naseem — Majlis under the stars
Dates: 19 February – 21 March 2026.
An open-air beachfront majlis offering Iftar and Suhoor by the sea with traditional culinary offerings and live oud music.
Season of Wulfa — Citywide retail promotion
Dates: Through 22 March 2026.
A citywide retail initiative running at participating Carrefour and Lulu stores, featuring a digital raffle for shoppers linking Hag Al Leila, Ramadan and Eid.
A Symphony of Light — Al Seef & Dubai Festival City Mall installations
Dates: Through 23 March 2026.
Light-based visual installations across Al Seef and Dubai Festival City Mall are designed to create reflective evening experiences inspired by Ramadan’s spiritual atmosphere.
Government and community activations
Souq Ramadan — Dubai Municipality
Dates & location: Organised across community spaces (dates vary). Dubai Municipality will present heritage displays, cultural activities, food stalls and handcrafted products in Souq Ramadan markets.
Other government-led programmes
Programmes will be organised across the emirate by government entities, including: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, Dubai Municipality, Community Development Authority, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, the Museum of the Future and the Roads and Transport Authority. These activations include educational workshops, family experiences, volunteering initiatives and cultural entertainment across public, heritage and neighbourhood spaces.
Cultural entertainment across malls and destinations
Cultural programmes featuring traditional ensembles and solo musicians will run at Global Village, City Walk Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Festival City Mall, reinforcing the season’s reflective atmosphere.
Timing overview
- Core programme period: Roughly mid-February to mid/late March 2026 (calendar spans approximately 30 days).
- Venue windows: Many destination activations are scheduled to begin after iftar and run through the evening; specific show times (drone shows, IMAGINE performances, fireworks and stage events) will be published per venue as required by organisers.
