Dubai isn’t slowing down anytime soon; in fact, it’s gearing up for one of the most action-packed finishes to the year.
From beauty and construction expos to airshows, shopping festivals, and global summits, the city is ending 2025 with world-class energy. Whether you’re a resident, entrepreneur, or traveler, there’s something to see and somewhere to be almost every week.
Here’s your month-by-month guide to what’s coming up before the year wraps.
October: Where It All Begins
Global Village Season 30
📅 October 15, 2025 – May 10, 2026
The city’s favorite open-air attraction returns for its 30th milestone edition, bigger, brighter, and louder than ever. Global Village is where 90+ cultures meet through food, crafts, and live shows, offering everything from drone displays to fireworks that light up the Dubai sky.
Beautyworld Middle East 2025
📅 October 27 – 29, 2025
If beauty is your business, this is your playground. Hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Beautyworld Middle East brings together over 2,400 exhibitors from 70+ countries, unveiling the latest in skincare, fragrance, and cosmetic innovation. Expect glam, glitter, and a lot of global buzz.
November: Innovation Takes Center Stage
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
📅 November 4 – 6, 2025
Dubai’s food tech revolution is cooking up a storm. Gulfood Manufacturing blends AI, robotics, and sustainable solutions to redefine how the world produces and consumes. From food automation to futuristic packaging, this event serves up innovation on every plate.
Dubai Airshow 2025
📅 November 17 – 21, 2025
Fasten your seatbelts. The Dubai Airshow is back, and this year it’s the largest edition ever, with 1,500+ exhibitors from around the world. It’s where aerospace giants and defense innovators unveil the future of flight, and billions in deals take off.
The Big 5 Global
📅 November 24 – 27, 2025
From smart cities to green construction, The Big 5 Global is where the world of infrastructure converges. With 2,000+ exhibitors from over 50 countries, the event transforms the Dubai World Trade Centre into a blueprint for the next generation of architecture and engineering.
December: Festivities in Full Swing
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)
📅 December 6, 2025 – January 12, 2026
It’s not winter, it’s shopping season. The legendary Dubai Shopping Festival returns with unbeatable deals, fashion showcases, fireworks, concerts, and more. With 800+ brands and 3,500+ outlets citywide, every purchase comes with a side of celebration.
World Sports Summit 2025
📅 December 29 – 30, 2025
To wrap up the year, Dubai becomes the global capital of sport. The World Sports Summit gathers athletes, investors, and innovators to discuss the future of performance, data, and digital transformation. It’s already being called the largest sports business gathering of 2025, and the perfect finale to Dubai’s year of milestones.
Where the World Comes to Celebrate
These aren’t just events, they’re chapters in Dubai’s ongoing story of innovation, ambition, and diversity.
Each one draws visitors, investors, and creatives from around the world, powering the emirate’s D33 Economic Agenda and reinforcing its position as the planet’s most future-forward destination.
As 2025 comes to an end, one thing’s certain: Dubai doesn’t just host events, it sets the global standard for them.
