You may like to time your trip to coincide with one of the many special events staged in the UAE each year. The following is a list of the more popular events but dates may change from year to year so check before you go.
| World Cup Indoor Trials | January |
| Dubai Shopping Festival | December/February |
| Abu Dhabi Golf Championship | January |
| Abu Dhabi Film Festival | February |
| Al Ain Air Show | February |
| Al Ain Classical Music Festival | February |
| Dubai Desert Classic (Golf) | February |
| ATP Men’s Tennis Open & WTA Tournament | February/March |
| Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival | March |
| Dubai World Cup (Horse racing) | March/April |
| Dubai to Muscat Sailing Race | March |
| Dubai Pro Beach Soccer Tournament | April |
| Dubai Summer Surprises | July/August |
| UAE Desert Challenge Motor Rally | November |
| Dubai Film Festival | December |
| UIM Formula One Power Boat Championships | December |
| UIM Class One Power Boat Championships | December |
| Dubai International Rugby Sevens | December |
