Events & Festivals 2007 - 2008

Event Notes Dates Location
UAE Desert Challenge 5-day rally beginning in Abu Dhabi and finishing in Dubai. October 29 - November 2 2007 Finishes at Dubai International Marine Club
The Legends Rock Tennis tournament feature some of the biggest names in the game's history.
November 22 - 24 2007 Aviation Club
Dubai International Film Festival A week-long film festival showcasing a wide selection of features, shorts and documentaries from around the world. December 9 - 16 2007 Various
Dubai Shopping Festival A month of discounts and bargains. Retail spending during this period accounts for a shocking 8% of Dubai’s annual gross domestic product (GDP). January 24 – February 24 2008 Various
Dubai Desert Classic European PGA Tour event. January 29 - February 3 2008 Emirates Golf Club
Dubai International Jazz Festival Jazz bands and artists from around the world. February 21 - March 1 2008 Madinat Jumeirah & Dubai Media City
Dubai Tennis Championships A WTA Tier II tournament played back-to-back with an ATP World Series Gold tournament. February 25 – March 8 2008 Dubai Tennis Stadium
Dubai World Cup The world’s richest race meeting. March 29 2008 Nad Al Sheba Racecourse
Dubai Summer Surprises 10 weeks of entertainment. June 19 - August 22 2008 Various
Ramadan Ramadan is the name of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During Ramadan all Muslims are required to fast from dawn to dusk. September 1 – September 30 2008 (TBC) -

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Mar 4, Dubai Desert Rock Festival 2008

The 2008 Dubai Desert Rock Festival will be held at Dubai Festival City on March 7 and 8. Bands appearing at the two day event include Korn, Muse, Machine Head, and Velvet Revolver. 1 day and 2 day tickets priced at Dhs 250 and Dhs 350 can be purchased by calling +971 4 210 8567.

Jan 22, Tiesto at the Madinat Arena

Dutch trance DJ Tiesto will be performing at the Madinat Arena on February 14 2008. The show starts and 9 pm and runs to 3 am, with a warm-up set by DJ Fredelux. Ticketsare priced at 250 AED and can be booked by calling the Madinat Jumeirah Box Office on 04 366 65 46.

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