Hatta Fort on its hill with the Hajar Mountains behind
What's on

The UAE in March 2027

Eid Al Fitr is expected on 9 or 10 March, Sheikh Zayed Festival closes on the 14th and the Dubai World Cup is on the 27th. The softer spring light is good for desert and mountain days.

Photo: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
Weather

Highs about 29 to 30, nights about 18 to 19. Warm and settled.

Best for

Hiking, beaches and a final cool-season trip with fewer crowds.

Watch out for

The Eid holiday pushes up prices and traffic for three or four days.

12 events in March 2027

Oct8to 30 Apr
On nowFamily

Dubai Miracle Garden reopens, Season 15

8 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Al Barsha South, Dubai
Oct12to 30 Apr
On nowFamily

Dubai Safari Park reopens, Season 8

12 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Al Warqa 5, Dubai
Oct14to 30 Apr
On nowFamilyMajor

Global Village Dubai, Season 31

14 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Global Village, Dubai
Oct23to 30 Apr
Art and design

Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial

23 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Abu Dhabi
Oct30to 14 Mar
FestivalMajor

Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026-27

30 Oct 2026 to 14 Mar 2027 · Al Wathba South, Abu Dhabi
Nov6to 27 Mar
Sport

Dubai Racing Carnival opens

6 Nov 2026 to 27 Mar 2027 · Meydan Racecourse, Dubai
Nov23to 25 Apr
Exhibition

Living Legacies. Protecting Heritage. Building Hope

23 Nov 2026 to 25 Apr 2027 · Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Feb8to 8 Mar
National

Ramadan 2027 and Eid Al Fitr

8 Feb to 8 Mar 2027 · Across the UAE, UAE-wide
Mar9to 11
National

Eid Al Fitr 2027 holiday

9 to 11 Mar 2027 · Across the UAE, UAE-wide
Mar10to 28
TheatreMajor

The Phantom of the Opera

10 to 28 Mar 2027 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Mar15to 19
ExhibitionMajor

Gulfood 2027

15 to 19 Mar 2027 · Dubai
Mar27
SportMajor

Dubai World Cup

27 Mar 2027 · Meydan Racecourse, Dubai

March 2027: common questions

What are the biggest events in the UAE in March 2027?+

Dubai Miracle Garden reopens, Season 15 (Opened 8 Oct 2026, runs to 31 May 2027); Dubai Safari Park reopens, Season 8 (Opened 12 Oct 2026); Global Village Dubai, Season 31 (Opened 14 Oct 2026, runs until May 2027); Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial (Al Ain from 23 Oct 2026; Abu Dhabi from 15 Nov; on show into 2027); Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026-27 (30 Oct 2026 to 14 Mar 2027).

What is the weather like in the UAE in March?+

Highs about 29 to 30, nights about 18 to 19. Warm and settled.

Is March a good time to visit the UAE?+

Eid Al Fitr is expected on 9 or 10 March, Sheikh Zayed Festival closes on the 14th and the Dubai World Cup is on the 27th. The softer spring light is good for desert and mountain days. The Eid holiday pushes up prices and traffic for three or four days.