| Event |
Notes |
Dates |
Location |
| 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 2009 |
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 28 - February 28 2010 |
Various |
| Dubai Tennis Championships |
A WTA Tier II tournament played back-to-back with an ATP World Series Gold tournament. |
February 14 - 27 2010 |
Dubai Tennis Stadium |
| Dubai Desert Classic |
European PGA Tour event. |
February 1 - February 7 2010 |
Emirates Golf Club |
| Dubai International Jazz Festival |
Jazz bands and artists from around the world. |
February 10 - February 19 2010 |
Dubai Media City |
| Dubai World Cup |
The world’s richest race meeting. |
March 27 2010 |
Meydan Racecourse |
| Dubai Summer Surprises |
10 weeks of entertainment. |
June 17 - August 7 2010 |
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. |
August 11 - September 9 2010 (TBC) |
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