Major Events in Dubai – August 2025
1. Dubai Summer Surprises (June 27–Aug 31)
Citywide festival offering mega shopping discounts (up to 90%), prize draws, live shows, hotel deals & family fun Emirates Online+9dubainewsweek.com+9Eventbrite+9Wikipedia+4captiveevents.com+4The Times of India+4
How to get there from DXB: Take the Red Line Metro (Airport Terminal 1 or 3) to Mall of the Emirates or Union / Burjuman, then taxi to your destination.
2. Dubai Dates Festival (July 25–Aug 1)
Cultural celebration of the UAE’s heritage fruit featuring date exhibitions, workshops, and family activities at Qalaat Al Remaal on Dubai–Al Ain Road captiveevents.com+1dubainewsweek.com+1
From DXB: Book a taxi (~45 min) or rent a car via Airport taxi stand to reach the festival venue outside Dubai city.
3. Dubai Sports World (Aug 3–Sept 2)
Indoor sporting extravaganza including football, basketball, cricket, parkour & more at the Dubai World Trade Centre dubainewsweek.com+1Dubai Travel Planner+1
Access: Metro to Emirates Towers Metro Station (Green Line), then approx. 5-min walk to Za’abeel Halls.
4. Kingdom Festival (AfroLOUD) (Aug 9)
High-energy Afro‑beats & Amapiano music festival with top DJs at Dubai World Trade Centre – Zabeel Hall 6 captiveevents.com+8Dubai Travel Planner+8bmevents.ae+8
Access: Metro to Emirates Towers, then shuttle or taxi to Hall 6.
5. TJ Monterde Live (Jul 13) & Shreya Ghoshal Live (Aug 19)
Music concerts at Coca‑Cola Arena in City Walk area Time Out Dubai+1Wikipedia+1
From DXB: Metro to Business Bay Station, then a 5‑10 min taxi to City Walk / Coca‑Cola Arena.
6. Sagar Wali Qawwali ft. Sagar Bhatia (Aug 16)
Sufi music concert held at Coca‑Cola Arena dubainewsweek.comDubai Travel Planner
Access: Same as above via Metro + short taxi ride.
7. Natalie Imbruglia Live (Aug 23)
International pop concert at Dubai Opera The Times of India+4dubainewsweek.com+4Dubai Travel Planner+4
From DXB: Metro to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall, then enjoy a scenic 10‑min walk to Dubai Opera.
8. Play: “Red Carpet” (Arabic Musical) (Aug 29–30)
Interactive theatre at Dubai Opera Dubai Travel Plannerbmevents.ae
Access: Same route via Burj Khalifa Metro station + walking.
9. AlQudra Community Ride – Bikeera (July 5–Aug 30)
Group cycling sessions on the scenic Al Qudra track (86 km) us.trip.com+8dubainewsweek.com+8bmevents.ae+8
To reach: Car rental or taxi (~40–50 min drive from DXB via E311 or E66).
10. Sikka Art & Design Festival (early August)
Art, design, poetry, workshops at Al Shindagha Historical Neighbourhood Emirates Online+1us.trip.com+1
From DXB: Taxi or ride‑hail (~15‑20 min), or Metro to Al Fahidi Metro Station (Green Line) + short walk.
🚕 Summary Table
| Event | Dates | Venue | From DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Summer Surprises | Jun 27–Aug 31 | Citywide malls & festivals | Metro/Taxi to major malls |
| Dubai Dates Festival | Jul 25–Aug 1 | Qalaat Al Remaal | Taxi (~45 min) |
| Dubai Sports World | Aug 3–Sep 2 | DWTC, Za’abeel Halls | Metro to Emirates Towers + walk |
| Kingdom Festival / AfroLOUD | Aug 9 | DWTC, Zabeel Hall 6 | Metro + short taxi |
| TJ Monterde / Sagar Bhatia | Aug 16 | Coca‑Cola Arena | Metro + taxi to City Walk |
| Natalie Imbruglia / Red Carpet | Aug 19 / 29–30 | Dubai Opera | Metro to Burj Khalifa + walk |
| Al Qudra Bike Ride | daily Saturdays | Al Qudra Cycling Track | Taxi or rental (~45 min) |
| Sikka Art & Design Festival | Early August | Al Shindagha | Metro + walk or taxi |