Feel that nip in the air? Let’s pretend we can. November is here and along with it comes the promise of crisp, humidity-free Dubai winters. While we don’t get snow here, there’s an avalanche of things to do in Dubai this November to make up for it. From night runs, Thanksgiving dinners, food festivals and art nights, this cosy month is also flush with outdoor events set to knock your socks off. Hopefully, we get socks-wearing weather soon!
Take your pet to Woofstock 2026
The ultimate open-air festival for dog lovers and their furry best friends! Spend your Sunday grooving to live acoustic music, browsing quirky pet stalls, and vibing in the park. You don’t even need a dog to enjoy the wholesome, chaotic energy that unfurls.
Have a slice at Slice DXB 2026
A hyper-niche, incredibly cool festival dedicated entirely to the culture of pizza and streetwear. Slice DXB brings together the city’s best independent pizzerias, underground DJs, and local streetwear brands for a weekend of carbs, sneakers, and hip-hop. It is the ultimate casual hangout for foodies and hypebeasts, offering a relaxed, community-focused vibe that perfectly captures Dubai’s thriving urban street culture.
Rock out to these Candlelight Concerts
Attend one of the many stunning Candlelight concerts happening in Dubai this November. It’s your chance to be captivated by instrumental versions of Mozart’s soulful ballads, Michael Jackson tributes and more. All shows are set in a spectacular venue – the Al Majlis Madinat Jumeirah lit by thousands of LED candles, it’s a night out for the books. Click below for info and tickets.
🪩 Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA on November 15
🎤 Candlelight: From Mozart to Chopin on November 15
⛩️ Candlelight: Tribute to Fairuz on November 21
🎹 Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson on November 21
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande on November 29
♫ Candlelight: Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons on November 29
Get sporty with Dubai Fitness Challenge events
Free classes, iconic races like the Dubai Run and plenty of outdoor sports, gyms and fitness activities like yoga, pilates and more await you until November 29 as part of the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge. Try to incorporate 30 minutes of exercise for 30 days as part of the initiative by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai to get the city moving and healthy. Find more details here.
Drive down to this car festival celebrating Porsche
Motorheads must visit the Icons of Porsche event at the The Square Nad Al Sheba. Returning for its fourth edition this car festival celebrates the German automobile company’s heritage with displays of classic cars, race cards and also unveil futuristic concepts and art pieces. Shop for cool merch from stalls at the venue and also indulge in delicious food trucks parked there. Find more information here.
See cool installations and art Dubai Design Week
Dubai Design Week is back for another edition with an array of art installations, exhibits, workshops, panels and performances for six whole days. Checkout the market place of retail items by local and international designers, and immerse yourself in engaging cultural experiences at d3. More info here.
Celebrate the land of a thousand smiles at this Thai Festival
Something Thai is coming back, bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever. A celebration of Thai flavors, culture, creativity, and experiences is on its way. In the past few years, the Thai Festival has been free to attend, with live cooking demos of delicious food, Muay Thai kickboxers’ live fights, and cultural dance performances and screenings of Thai films. Lucky guests also won a free trip to Thailand! Keep an eye out here for info.
Feel your emotions live with Atif Aslam
A cornerstone of South Asian pop culture, Atif Aslam returns to Dubai for a massive arena show that transcends standard Bollywood gigs. For the millennial and Gen Z expat crowd, Atif’s voice is pure nostalgia, soundtracking a decade of heartbreak and romance. Expect a high-octane mix of his gritty rock anthems, soulful Sufi renditions, and timeless acoustic ballads. The energy at his Dubai shows is famously electric, with the entire arena transforming into a unified, echoing choir. Get your tickets here.
If you’re looking to swap galleries and wellness days for something faster-paced, the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix returns to Mina Rashid for a high-speed weekend of racing on 20–21 November 2026, featuring 13 international teams and a lively onshore programme. Tickets and hospitality packages (Waterfront Grandstand, VELA Beach Club, VELA Privé) are on sale now.
Dubai certainly knows a thing or two about glamour, but this time Paris is getting involved. Crazy Horse Paris is making its highly-anticipated UAE debut with The Dubai Edition, a new permanent showcase coming to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah on 12 November 2026. Created and produced by the legendary Parisian cabaret, this spectacle features elite dancers, couture costumes, an original score, meticulous choreography and the kind of visual trickery that makes you question what your eyes are seeing. Tickets are now on sale, and you can get yours here to be one of the first to boast about seeing it live!
Battle it out at a board game convention
Unplug from your devices and dive into Dubai’s massive tabletop gaming community. This one-day convention is a haven for fans of strategy games, Dungeons & Dragons, and indie card games. Whether you are a hardcore strategist or a curious beginner, there are open tables, guided campaigns, and game developers testing new prototypes. It is a brilliantly nerdy, highly social, and welcoming environment where you can easily make new friends over a complex game of Catan.
Watch the DP World Tour Championship live
A massive week in Dubai’s sporting calendar as the top 50 players in the Race to Dubai rankings battle it out on the pristine Earth Course to crown the season’s champion. Thursday offers a brilliant opportunity to catch the action for free (just make sure you register beforehand), and under-17s get in free all week (again, registration is needed). With a lively Championship Village featuring live entertainment, food, and drinks, it’s a stellar day out even if you aren’t a die-hard golf fan.
Walk around DIFC to enjoy DIFC Art Nights
The 22nd edition of the DIFC Arts Nights is kicking off on November 12. The four-day event will see the financial district transform into a vibrant arts hub. You can participate in numerous free painting and ceramics workshops, enjoy live performances and see thought-provokingly stunning art installations, sculptures and multimedia works by international and local artists.
Sing at the top of your lungs at a Whitney Houston tribute
Direct from the West End, this is a spectacular, high-energy theatrical tribute to the music and life of Whitney Houston. Featuring a jaw-dropping vocal performance and a full live band, the show powers through three decades of massive pop and R&B hits. It is unashamedly theatrical and incredibly fun – the perfect excuse for a high-energy group night out where you can sing along to “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” at the top of your lungs.
