Events

It’s that time of the year again. Global Village is finally reopening next month and if you haven’t been before, it’s about time.

When life gives you cucumbers, fix up a G&T. Hendrick’s Gin is honouring the humble cucumber on Dubai Cucumber Day by exchanging cucumbers for gin and tonics in 40 bars across Dubai.

Oktoberfest originated in Germany, but that won’t stop Dubai from taking part in this amazing tradition. If you’re wondering how to spend the majority of next month, here are some things you can do.

The first-ever Chinese Film Week is set to kick off on Oct. 1 in Dubai. The event will take place during Golden Week, China’s seven-day national holiday.

A competition has been launched for fashion designers across the UAE to design the Expo 2020 uniforms that will be worn by more than 30,000 Expo 2020 volunteers and staff throughout the six-month event.

American franchise “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” is coming this September to Wafi, Dubai. This year it’s celebrating its 100^th anniversary, and will arrive just in time for the back-to-school period – in the form of Ripley’s Travelling Show.

Mason Plumlee, a former Denver Nuggets forward, is bringing the second edition of his youth basketball camp to Dubai. The Mason Plumlee Basketball Camp Dubai will be held from 28-31 August at the AFLEC School. Children aged 8 to 18 will get to learn on-court NBA drills, basketball fundamentals and receive expert one-on-one training.

Something fun coming up for the kids, the Nickelodeon Expo at Abu Dhabi to be held August 6-15 for the first time in the Marina Mall.

Not for the faint-hearted, the world’s longest desert ultramarathon is coming to the beautiful deserts of Dubai. With distances of up to 270km, runners can join the marathon for just Dhs5,800 (270km), Dhs2,755 (100km), or Dhs772 (50km).

This November, Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix is bringing some of the world’s biggest artists to perform at the after-race Yasalam concerts.

The Dubai Tango Festival is back for its tenth edition at Roda Al Bustan Hotel, with four days of dance classes and workshops from May 9–12.

The UAE is the region’s biggest cultural hub and is home to more than 200 nationalities, including a large Russian-speaking community. Every year, Russian expats unite to celebrate one of the most important holidays in former Soviet Union countries.

Mojo attended our annual SERMO network conference in LA last week, which focused on the future for brand communications and the role of technology.

For 15 years, the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference has been bringing together humanitarians from the East and West, putting Dubai at the forefront of making a significant, sustainable change for refugees in crisis areas.

Attention, Marvel lovers and comic junkies! One of the biggest comic conventions in the world is coming back to Dubai this year in full gear and power.

The region’s largest tech and experiential conference, STEP2018, returns this March for its sixth edition. From the 28^th to the 29^th of March, the event will host four industry-focused conferences and will bring together more than 200 inspirational speakers.

This city has it all! Amongst the skyscrapers, sand and everything in between, Dubai’s art scene is booming.

The famous, award-winning Dubai International Boat Show is finally back and plans to be bigger and better than ever, with a new venue located at the Dubai Water Canal in Jumeirah.

Foodies, listen up! Dubai Food Festival is back for its fifth edition celebrating all things culinary. It will showcase the best cooking the city of Dubai has to offer, from homegrown food trucks, to restaurants, cafes and live cooking by celebrity chefs.

Founded by a group of creative Emirati women, Mirbad returns again this year for another pop up in Abu Dhabi. In its unique social setting, the pop up runs as a nonprofit, raising money for charity.

The community event Quoz Arts Fest returns for its sixth edition Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27.

Get ready, get set, SHOP! The 23rd edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival has kicked off, offering consumers discounts, weekly events, competitions and concerts across the month.

RedFestDXB is back and bigger than ever!

December 2nd marked the 46th anniversary of the UAE and a chance to reflect on the remarkable achievements of a young and vibrant country that we’re proud to call home.

Vice Media has launched in the Middle East with its new Vice Arabia platform, a youth-oriented space that represents the many voices of young people across the region.

This holiday season, Tiffany & Co. wanted to share the holiday traditions for which the brand is so well known.

Global Village is a seasonal attraction and a shopping go-to held in winter months, featuring 27 themed pavilions.

When I read about Dubai Modest Fashion Week (taking place on the 8^th & 9^th of December 2017), I felt immeditely tempted to find out more and see what all the fuss was about.

Global automotive brands are set to show off their latest and greatest models at the Dubai International Motor Show, taking place at DWTC.

A 3D building company, Cazza, has revealed plans to begin constructing the world’s first 3D printed skyscraper in Dubai in the next five years.