The Festivals in Dubai adds much more charm to the tours to Dubai. This city is always buzzing with activities,events and festivals.

The noteworthy among the festivals in Dubai is the annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) which attracts ,hold your breath 2 million visitors every year.

Then there is Gitex (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition), the festivals in Dubai just continue throughout the year.

Once when you arrive here , the festivals and events in Dubai are going to enthrall you for sure like the major international sports events such as camel racing and dhow regattas, World Offshore Powerboat Championships.

The Dubai World Cup which is the world's richest horse-race .

Not only this festivals and events in Dubai also include the stage plays from London, ballet and opera ,enjoyment suited to every taste .

Some of the major festivals in Dubai are :

  -   Eid-ul-Adha & Hajj

Eid ul-Adha is one of the most important and special festivals here which falls approximately 70 days after the end of Ramadan festival and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhuj Hijia, the Islamic month of the Islamic calendar. This festival is also known as 'Festival of Sacrifice', it is a commemoration of the act of sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim.

This festival of Dubai also marks the end of the Pilgrimage or Hajj to the holy city Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

  -   Dubai Shopping Festival

Shopping extravaganza and entertainment galore , this festival in Dubai is being held since 1996. Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has evolved into one of the most eagerly awaited event all throughout the globe.

The Dubai festival earlier started as a purely retail event; but now has transformed in to an international business event as well..

Every year, Dubai Shopping Festival has a host of events lined up for you and the theme goes 'One World, One Family, One Festival.
The Dubai Shopping Festival encompasses 'A World of Festivals' with a delightful mix of various events like

" World Cultures Festival,
" Family Entertainment Festival,
" The Arts and Cultural Festivals,
" Musical Festival,
" Dubai Fashion Festival,
" The Sports Festival,
" Food Festival,
" Records Breaking Festival,
" The Heritage Festival,
" Shopping Malls Festival
" Raffles and Winnings Festival

  -   Ramadan: The fasting month of Ramadan is an important religious festival in Dubai. For an entire lunar month of 30 days consumption of food, drink, cigarettes or indulging in pleasure activities is prohibited between the time from dawn and dusk. At the end of the month,when the new moon is sighted in the sky, Dubai immerses in festivities and celebrations for three days.

  -   National Day Festival is an annual event held in December
People host gala events in the city's exquisite monuments. This day is celebration of getting independence from Britain.

  -   Dubai International Film Festival
This festival showcases the best of Arab and world cinema and is held at Dubai Media City.

World Travel 4 Indians invites you to come and be a part of festivals in Dubai,you are sure to love the experience.