From citywide shopping festivals and FIFA World Cup fan zones to concerts, theatre and family entertainment, Dubai Calendar has unveiled a packed programme of events for July 2026. Here are some of the highlights.
Dubai Summer Surprises
Dates: 2 July – 30 August 2026
Location: Citywide
Dubai’s biggest summer festival returns with citywide shopping deals, prize draws, hotel offers, family entertainment and attractions, bringing more than two months of seasonal experiences across the emirate.
FIFA World Cup Fan Zones
Until 19 July 2026
Football fans can catch every FIFA World Cup match at dedicated fan zones across Dubai:
- DWTC Fanzone – Dubai World Trade Centre
- Emirates Our Home – Dubai Festival City Mall
- Citywide Fan Zones – Various venues across Dubai with live screenings, entertainment and themed food offers.
Pullman Run Series – 4th Edition
Date: 5 July 2026
Location: Dubai Canal
Choose between 2.5km and 5km community runs along Dubai Canal, open to runners of all fitness levels.
Dubai Mallathon 2026
Until 15 September 2026
Location: Participating malls across Dubai
Stay active indoors this summer with daily walking and running routes inside participating shopping malls.
Live Entertainment
DSS Opening Weekend
Dates: 3–4 July
Locations: City Centre Mirdif and Dubai Hills Mall
Free performances by regional artists, DJs, dancers and entertainers launch this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises celebrations.
Khairan Resort
Date: 4 July
Venue: Dubai Opera
A comedy stage production set in a holiday resort, packed with misunderstandings, surprises and laughs.
Spacetoon Memories
Date: 4 July
Venue: JAFZA One Convention Centre
A nostalgic concert celebrating classic Arabic cartoon theme songs featuring Assem Sukkar.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – Once Upon a Time World Tour
Date: 5 July
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
The legendary singer launches his world tour in Dubai, performing Sufi favourites and Bollywood classics alongside his son, Shah Zaman Ali Khan.
Beat The Heat DXB – Season 5
Dates: 11 July – 8 August
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
The popular indoor summer concert series returns with performances from some of the region’s biggest music stars.
Concert highlights include:
- 11 July: Cairokee
- 18 July: Dystinct & Issam Najjar
- 25 July: Talal Sam & Sultan Al Murshed
Candlelight Concerts
Date: 11 July
Venue: Madinat Jumeirah
Experience candlelit performances celebrating music by artists and composers including Queen, Ludovico Einaudi, Fairuz and Hans Zimmer.
Michael Lives Forever
Date: 18 July
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
An acclaimed tribute production starring Rodrigo Teaser recreates the music and choreography of Michael Jackson.
Indie Soulfest
Date: 26 July
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
A celebration of independent music featuring performances by Bismil and Indian Ocean, blending contemporary sounds with cultural storytelling.
