All the events in Dubai – March 2025

March in Dubai promises a wealth of captivating experiences, from world-class entertainment to vibrant cultural celebrations.

As Ramadan takes centre stage, the city will host special events reflecting the spirit of the Holy Month, alongside an array of performances, festivals, and sporting events.

Dubai Calendar: Events in March 2025

Whether you’re looking to immerse in the arts, enjoy family-friendly activities, or witness thrilling sporting action, March in Dubai is packed with something for everyone.

Ramadan Street Food Festival

• Date: 6-23 March 2025
• Location: Sheikh Hamdan Colony Karama
• About: Catch live performances on the main stage or test your skills at the Carnival Zone; get hands-on at the Arts & Crafts Pavilion, where you can create great Ramadan themed artifacts and find the Gaming Hub for extra fun, filled with retro arcade classics. Adding to the excitement, roaming artists and performers will keep the energy up throughout the night.

Ramadan District

• Date: 8-23 March 2025
• Location: Jumeirah Emirates Towers
• About: Head to the Ramadan District in DIFC for an outdoor market celebrating Emirati and regional culture. Located at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Plaza Terrace, this free market features homegrown brands, unique concepts, entertainment plus a variety of culinary products, homeware, apparel, and accessories by local designers and artists. Families can enjoy a kids’ area with workshops and activities, while guests can experience Arabian hospitality and learn about traditional Ramadan customs like fasting, prayer, and reflection.

Ramadan Nights at Jameel Arts Centre

• Date: 14-16 March 2025
• Location: Jameel Arts Centre
• About: Visit Jameel Arts Centre this Ramadan as the Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park transforms into a vibrant weekend experience. Enjoy engaging workshops, hands-on activities, and the first-ever Ramadan Souk, celebrating tradition and togetherness. Families and visitors of all ages can join artistic sessions led by local creatives, explore the centre’s latest exhibitions, and wander through the curated market. Enjoy traditional treats, film screenings, board games, and healthy bites at the farm-to-fork restaurant, Teible.

Ramadan Nights

• Date: 21 March 2025
• Location: Dubai Opera
• About: Celebrate the spirit of the Holy Month with Ramadan Nights at Dubai Opera. Enjoy an evening of cultural brilliance with renowned poets Faisal Al-Adwani, Mohammed Saakran, and Nasser Alwobair, as they captivate audiences with their beautiful verses and rhythmic expressions. Al-Adwani, known for his profound rhymes on love and identity, is joined by Saakran, whose work explores cultural heritage and social issues, and Alwobair, celebrated for his eloquent and expressive poetry.

Hai Ramadan

• Date: Until 27 March 2025
• Location: Expo City Dubai
• About: This Ramadan, Expo City Dubai transforms into a traditional Emirati neighbourhood with a lively souq, cultural activities, kids’ entertainment, and more. Enjoy the Holy Month with family, share a meal, and experience unique performances like Quest to the Moon. Kids can join traditional workshops and games, and guests can break their fast with iftar or enjoy suhoor at Al Wasl Plaza. Food trucks add to the festive atmosphere. Entry is AED35, with extra charges for workshops and activities. Children under 3 enter for free.

Hikayat Ramadan Garden

• Date: Until 29 March 2025
• Location: Palazzo Versace Dubai
• About: The Hikayat Ramadan Garden returns to Palazzo Versace Dubai, offering a beautiful Arabesque setting overlooking Dubai Creek for suhoor under the stars. From 9pm to 3am daily throughout Ramadan, guests can enjoy a variety of international dishes, prepared by the hotel’s expert culinary team.
• Note: Dates may vary based on moon sighting. Age limit: 18+

NARUTO THE GALLERY Experience

• Date: Until 6 April 2025
• Location: Dubai Outlet Mall
• About: Embark on an unforgettable journey with Naruto at NARUTO THE GALLERY Experience and explore iconic adventures through stunning visuals, dynamic videos, and exclusive artwork by top anime artists. Discover the creative process with original sketches, key animation, and behind-the-scenes insights that showcase Naruto’s rise to cultural greatness.

Burj Rashid Exhibition

• Date: Until 2 May 2025
• Location: Al Safa Art and Design Library
• About: Discover the fusion of architecture, heritage, and art at the Burj Rashid Exhibition, celebrating the 45th anniversary of Dubai’s first high-rise building. This inaugural Dubai Series event enriches the city’s creative scene and features more than 30 artworks by UAE-based artists, offering fresh perspectives on the cultural and artistic legacy of the tower which was completed in 1979. Through diverse mediums, reimagine the significance of this 39-story landmark, symbolising the vision of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

The BAY by Social

• Date: Until 30 April 2025
• Location: Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall
• About: Head to Dubai Festival City Mall and discover The BAY by Social, a vibrant outdoor spot with delicious food, cozy coffee nooks, art installations, market stalls, and kids’ play areas. Nearby, visitors can stroll through Sayf, a pop-up venue offering a diverse international menu and lively performances by local dancers and musicians. Don’t miss Mochi ice cream at Festival Bay, a sweet Japanese treat, and the Helipad by Frozen Cherry, an elevated experience with panoramic city views, live entertainment, food, and electrifying music.

Dubai Racing Carnival: Emirates Super Saturday

• Date: 1 March 2025
• Location: Meydan Grandstand
• About: A rehearsal for the prestigious Dubai World Cup horse racing event, the Emirates Super Saturday meet at Meydan Racecourse will give trainers the opportunity to make last-minute preparations to get their equine stars ready for the big challenge. Join in the festivities at this annual social gathering for racing enthusiasts. Gates open at 2pm.

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships – Men’s Finals

• Date: 1 March 2025
• Location: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
• About: The 2025 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships conclude with the ATP men’s finals day at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Al Garhoud. Two showcase matches will be on the schedule for 1 March: the men’s doubles final at 4.30pm and the men’s singles final at 7pm.

Dubai Challenge Cup 2025

• Date: 1-9 March 2025
• Location: Al Habtoor Polo Club
• About: The 8-10 goal Dubai Challenge Cup, part of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series, takes place at Al Habtoor Polo Club. This prestigious tournament features top polo players and attracts royalty, celebrities, and more. Enjoy thrilling action with packages including polo picnics, live entertainment, and a VIP Lounge with fine dining. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, it’s the fourth-largest tournament of its kind and the only one in the region certified by the World Polo Tour (WPT).

Dubai Basketball vs. Cibona

• Date: 2 March 2025
• Location: Coca-Cola Arena
• About: Don’t miss the chance to witness thrilling ABA League action as Dubai Basketball face Croatian team Cibona at the Coca-Cola Arena. Zagreb-based Cibona, founded in 1946, brings decades of rich history and European basketball success, with numerous titles including the EuroLeague and Korac Cup.

Dubai Racing Carnival

• Date: 7 and 14 March 2025
• Location: Meydan Racecourse
• About: After Emirates Super Saturday, the 2024-2025 Dubai Racing Carnival continues with two Friday night meetings during the month – on 7 and 14 March. Fans can enjoy thrilling horse racing action, live entertainment, and five-star dining at the world-class Meydan Racecourse. Gates open at 4pm.

Skechers Performance Run

• Date: 9 March 2025
• Location: Meydan
• About: A fun day out for all the family, the Skechers Performance Run is a community race that takes place near Meydan Hotel. Choose from the 3km or 5km courses for a relaxed run, or challenge yourself with the 10km or 16km options. Run along the traffic-free roads of Meydan with lively music and regular water and aid stations to keep you energised. After the race, enjoy refreshments and collect your T-shirt and medal by returning your bib.

GRIT+TONIC Triathlon

• Date: 16 March 2025
• Location: Al Mamzar Beach Park
• About: Join the GRIT+TONIC Triathlon for an action-packed morning of swimming, biking and running. Suitable for all ages and abilities, the course at Al Mamzar Beach Park features calm lagoon waters, closed roads, and a dedicated running track, with music and aid stations along the way. Categories include the Junior Super Sprint (180m swim, 8km bike, 1.25km run for under 12s) and the challenging Olympic Triathlon (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run). It’s perfect for individuals and teams.

King & Queen Swim

• Date: 16 March 2025
• Location: Dubai Islands
• About: Dreaming of swimming in the sparkling blue waters around Dubai Islands? The King & Queen Swim offers multiple race distances – 800m, 400m, 200m, one mile, and a new two-mile swim for all ages. First place in each category earns the title of King or Queen of the islands.

Dubai Basketball vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet

• Date: 17 March 2025
• Location: Coca-Cola Arena
• About: Get ready for an exciting night of ABA League action as Dubai Basketball face European powerhouse Partizan Mozzart Bet. Dubai Basketball, debuting in the ABA League this season, aims to make a mark in European basketball with top talent like Dāvis Bertāns, Nate Mason, and Awudu Abass. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, and founded in 1945, Partizan Mozzart Bet has a rich history, including a EuroLeague title in 1992 and ABA League championships, most recently in 2023.

AHPC League

• Date: 22-29 March 2025
• Location: Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club
• About: The first chukka of the year will see high-stakes AHPC League action. This five-day, 4-6 goal handicap tournament welcomes both aspiring players and experienced teams to compete at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. Enjoy the outdoor action, and remember to help with the divots between chukkas. A favourite among Dubai’s equestrian community, the event celebrates fast-paced polo and offers a day of fun. Dress up or keep it casual – the AHPC League is all about enjoying time with loved ones.

Aakash Gupta live

• Date: 2 March 2025
• Location: GEMS Dubai American Academy
• About: With a background in improv and theatre, Indian comedy star Aakash Gupta is a master storyteller, and his online sketches are proof of his brilliance. The season two winner of Amazon Prime’s Comicstaan has a knack for turning everyday situations into hilarious tales. Get ready for an unforgettable show when the Delhi-based stand-up comic takes the stage in Dubai.

Play: Mjaddara Hamra

• Date: 7 March 2025
• Location: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
• About: Theatre fans in Dubai won’t want to miss Mjaddara Hamra, a comedy-drama starring award-winning actress Anjo Rihane. This production has received rave reviews across the Arab world for the past six years and is now showing at Zabeel Theatre. Written and directed by Yahya Jaber, the play follows the lives of three women – Maryam, Souad, and Wattam – in the southern suburbs of Nabatieh City. Covering everything from marriage and children to divorce, food, and exile, this 90-minute act leaves no topic untouched.

Play: Chu Mnelbos

• Date: 9 March 2025
• Location: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
• About: What do we wear? This common question gets deep answers in Chou Mnelbos. A thought-provoking one-woman play written and directed by celebrated Lebanese playwright Yehia Jaber, this tender comedy explores the intersection of identity, fashion, and love. Performed in Arabic by actress Anjo Rihane, the play delves into themes of self-expression and tradition through witty dialogue and heartfelt storytelling. It invites reflection on questions like “Who decides what we wear?” and “What does it mean to be fashionable when in love?”.

Spot’s Birthday Party

• Date: 21-23 March 2025
• Location: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
• About: Put on party hats for Spot’s Birthday Party, which is making its Dubai debut. Join Spot and his friends Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile, and Helen the Hippo for an interactive celebration filled with songs, dancing, and exciting games. Based on Eric Hill’s Happy Birthday Spot, this delightful show brings the beloved story to life at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, offering an engaging, educational introduction to theatre for children aged two and up while sparking imaginations.

The Magic of Rob Lake

• Date: 21-23 March 2025
• Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
• About: Get ready to be amazed as award-winning trickster Rob Lake brings his incredible acts to Dubai World Trade Centre. Known for his appearances on America’s Got Talent, Lake’s large-scale performances defy logic and captivate audiences of all ages. A consultant for TV shows, films, and theme parks, including more than 1,000 shows of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Lake is the youngest recipient of The Merlin Award and has wowed fans worldwide from Europe to Asia and Australia.

Iruvar Festival

• Date: 22-23 March 2025
• Location: Queen Elizabeth 2
• About: Join Iruvar, a two-day Indian music festival, aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2. Experience the harmony of jugalbandi with Rajhesh Vaidhya and Jayanth on 22 March, followed by Ranjani and Gayatri’s veena and flute fusion on 23 March. The festival also features violinist Vittal Rangan and mridangam artists Praveen Sparsh and Delhi Sairam, celebrating the beauty and diversity of classical music.

Steinway Series: Chopin, Aleksandra Swigut live

• Date: 29 March 2025
• Location: Dubai Opera
• About: Dubai Opera Studio’s Steinway Series presents a recital by Polish pianist Aleksandra Swigut, celebrating Frederic Chopin. Swigut will perform some of Chopin’s most cherished works, including his ballades and Sonata No.2, on the Dubai Opera Limited Edition piano. A renowned performer and educator at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, Swigut has received numerous accolades, including top prizes at the International Edvard Grieg and International Chopin Competitions.

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