Eid and the first half of the month
Khaleej Times reports Eid Al Fitr as likely on Tuesday 9 March, or Wednesday 10 March if the Shawwal crescent is not sighted; the PublicHolidays.ae estimate lists the holiday as 8 to 11 March. Either way, treat the dates as provisional until the moon-sighting committee announces them. See our Eid Al Fitr 2027 guide.
The Phantom of the Opera begins its run at Etihad Arena on 10 March, from AED 240. Gulfood 2027 is at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre from 15 to 19 March.
The weekend of 19 to 21 March
UNTOLD Dubai is on 19 to 21 March at Dubai Parks and Resorts, with passes from AED 350. The AJP Tour's Gulf Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is also listed for 19 to 21 March in Dubai, with the venue still to be confirmed.
Late March
The Dubai World Cup is scheduled for Saturday 27 March at Meydan, closing the Dubai Racing Carnival. NYU Abu Dhabi hosts a tribute to Ziad Rahbani by Faraj Suleiman on 26 March, from AED 78.75.
Events in this guide
The Phantom of the Opera
Gulfood 2027
UNTOLD Dubai 2027
Tribute to Ziad Rahbani by Faraj Suleiman
Dubai World Cup
FAQ
When is the Dubai World Cup 2027?+
The Emirates Racing Authority schedule reported by WAM gives 27 March 2027 at Meydan Racecourse.
How long does The Phantom of the Opera run in Abu Dhabi?+
From 10 to 28 March 2027 at Etihad Arena, according to The National, which prints tickets from AED 240. It is described as the show's Abu Dhabi debut.
Is Eid Al Fitr 2027 on 9 or 10 March?+
Both are possible. The date depends on whether the Shawwal crescent is sighted on 8 March, so wait for the official announcement.
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- Khaleej Times: Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha 2027, likely dates
- PublicHolidays.ae: UAE public holidays 2027 (estimates)
- What's On: UNTOLD Dubai will now take place in March 2027 (October 2026)
- UNTOLD Dubai
- Gulfood 2027 dates and hours
- WAM: Emirates Racing Authority 2026-27 season schedule