January 28 - February 28
Dubai Shopping Festival
The jubilee 15th edition of the grand annual cultural and entertainment event - the Dubai Winter Shopping Festival, famous for traditional discounts of up to 80%, with numerous lotteries and prize draws will cover the main trading floors of the city. Details on the site www.mydsf.ae
February 2-7
Dubai Desert Classic
The annual Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament will be held at Emirates Golf Club. Dubai Desert Classic has been held in Dubai since 1989 and attracts the world's best golfers. Entrance is for the general public. Additional information at www. dubaidesertclassic.com.
February 4 - 6
Gulf bike festival
The Gulf Bike Festival will feature more than 100 motorcycle models, brands of clothing and accessories, motorcycle rides, and Nickelback and Status Quo bands. The festival will be held on the territory of the shopping and entertainment complex Dubai Festival City. You can buy tickets and find additional information at www.gulfbikeexpo.com.
February 9 - 11
The office exhibition
Office Exhibition, the largest in the Middle East, which will bring together manufacturers of office furniture and technology, design companies and consulting agencies, will be held in halls 1, 2, 3 and the Sheikh Rashid Hall of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Admission is for industry professionals only. Details on the website //www.theofficeexhibition.com/.
February 9-11
Middle East Electricity Exhibition
The Middle East Energy Industry Exhibition will occupy halls 1 through 6 of the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. The exhibition will be attended by both traditional energy companies and those using alternative energy sources. Admission is for industry professionals only. Details on the website // www. middleeastelectricity.com/
February 9-11
Cemat, MDA & IA Middle East
The Cemat exhibition will present the latest achievements in the field of cargo handling, warehousing technologies and in-house transport and logistics systems. The MDA exhibition program includes the latest low-cost technologies for energy conversion, automation and control. The IA exhibition will be devoted to innovations in production processes: automation, robotics, supply systems and microtechnology. All three exhibitions will be held in the 7th and 8th halls of the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Center. Admission is for industry professionals only. Details on the website //www.cemat-me.com.
February 10-13
Bride Abu Dhabi 2010
The exhibition Bride Abu Dhabi 2010, dedicated to wedding ceremonies, will be held at the National Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi, in halls 7, 8, 9. The exhibition will feature wedding dresses, evening dresses, abaya, sheila, jewelry, and a photo studio will also take part in the exhibition , travel companies, bakeries, florists. Entrance is open to the general public. More information at www.thebrideshow.com.
February 10-13
Women's World Live 2010
An exhibition dedicated to beauty, fashion and a healthy lifestyle will be held in Hall 8 of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). The exhibition is open to the general public. More information at www.womensworldme.com
February 10-19
Dubai International Jazz Festival
At the jazz festival Dubai International Jazz Festival 2010 will perform James Morrison, Brett Dennon, David Gray and other performers. The festival will be held in Dubai Media City. Entrance is for the general public. The concert schedule and additional information can be found at www.dubaijazzfest.com.
The 14th of February
Classical music concert dedicated to Valentine's Day The concert will be held as part of the annual Abu Dhabi Classics festival organized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Heritage with the support of the Emirates Palace Hotel. The concert starts at 20.00. You can buy tickets, as well as view the concert program and additional information about the festival, at www.abudhabiclassics.com.
February 14 - 27
Dubai Tennis Championships
The Dubai Tennis Championship will be held for the 18th time this year. Matches will be held at The Aviation Club Tennis Center. Player lists, match schedules, and other information are available at www.barclaysdubaitennischampionships.com.
February, 15
Prelude to the Emirates 6th International Peace Music Festival for Young Virtuosos
The concert of the symphony orchestra of young musicians will take place at the Centrepoint Theater of the DUCTAC Cultural Center. The program will include works by V.A. Mozart, L. Beethoven, A. Dvořák, J. S. Bach. The concert starts at 20.00. Free admission. Details at www.musicnus.com.
February 16th
Performance of the Vienna Philharmonic Concert
The concert will feature a symphony No. 6 L.V. Beethoven, the Nocturnes "The Sea" by C. Debussy and the M. Ravel Suite "Daphnis and Chloe." The concert starts at 20.00. You can buy tickets and also see additional information at www.abudhabiclassics.com
February 18-20
Seyaha 2010 Holiday and Travel Show
A tourism exhibition will occupy Halls 3, 4 of the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center (ADNEC). The exhibition is open to the general public. Additional information is available at www.adnec.ae.
February 21-26
Gulfood exhibition
Representatives of the following industries will participate in the Gulfood Exhibition: food, hotel, freezing equipment, culinary, and packaging. The exhibition will occupy rooms 1 to 8, Sheikh Maktoum and Sheikh Rashid of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Entrance is for industry professionals. Details at www.gulfood.com.
March 13
ISNR 2010 International Security National and Resilience
An exhibition dedicated to national security, the fight against terrorism, the protection of state borders and the prevention and elimination of the consequences of natural disasters will be held in Halls 14 and the Atrium of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Entrance is for industry professionals. Details at www.isnrabudhabi.com
2nd of March
Mahler Chamber Orchestra Concert
The program of the concert “Divertissement” by V. A. Mozart, “Concert for strings” by B. Bartok, excerpts from S. S. Prokofiev "Romeo and Juliet." The concert will be held at the Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi. The concert starts at 20.00. Ticket price - from 250 dirhams. Additional information at www.abudhabiclassics.com
March 24
CABSAT - The 16th International Electronic Media & Satellite Communications Event
All visitors to the exhibition will be invited to familiarize themselves with the latest digital software for electronic media and satellite communications. The exhibition will be held for the 16th time and will be located in halls No. 1, 2, 3 and Zaabil Hall of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Entrance is for industry professionals. Details at www.cabsat.com.
March 24
Franchise middle east exhibition
At the exhibition dedicated to franchising, participants will be presented with numerous opportunities for investment and the opening of new franchising companies. The exhibition will be held in Hall 8 of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Entrance is for industry professionals. Details at www.franchisingme.com
March 2 - 7
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2010
The international book fair dedicated to book printing and book trade is designed to foster collaboration between the local book industry and international companies. The exhibition is organized by the Abu Dhabi Culture and Heritage Committee and will be held in Halls 7-10 of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Entrance is for industry professionals and the general public. Details at www.adbookfair.com
March 3-4
ADTS - Aerospace Defense & Training Show
An exhibition dedicated to air defense and training of aviation specialists at various levels will be held at the Airport Expo Dubai exhibition complex. During the exposition it will be possible to get acquainted with the latest aviation simulators, both for military and civil aviation. Within the framework of the exhibition, two conferences will be held on ensuring safety in the air and on the ground. Entrance is for industry professionals. Details on the website www.adts.aero/
March 3 - 6
Wedding show
The 5th Wedding Show 2010 regional exhibition dedicated to wedding ceremonies and merchandise will be held at the Sharjah Expocenter. The exhibition will feature wedding dresses, evening dresses, abayas, sheila, jewelry and many other products. The exhibition will also be attended by photo studios, travel companies, bakeries, florists. Entrance is open to the general public. Additional information at www.sharjahweddingshow.com
the 5th of March
Mahler Chamber Orchestra Concert
The concert program: overture “Candide” by L. Bernstein, “Rhapsody in blue tones” by J. Gershwin, symphony “From the New World” by A. Dvořák. Conductor - Daniel Harding, piano - Fazil Say. The concert venue is the scene of Al Jahil Fort, Al Ain City. The concert starts at 20.00. Ticket price - from 250 dirhams. Additional information at www.abudhabiclassics.com
the 5th of March
Performance of the Dubai Symphony Orchestra
The Dubai Symphony Orchestra will perform "The Tragic Overture" by I. Brahms, two orchestral suites by I.F. Stravinsky and the 2nd Symphony P.I. Tchaikovsky. The concert will take place at the Centrepoint Theater at DUCTAC (Mall of the Emirates). Free admission
March 6 - 12
Dubai Polo Gold Cup
The Threadneedle Dubai Gold Cup Polo Cup is held under the direction of a committee whose members are polo players, representatives of the Dubai business elite and the investment company Threadneedle, which sponsors the event. The competition for the Golden Cup will meet teams from Argentina, the UK, the UAE. The Cup final will be held on March 12. The program includes: live music, Al Saheel show, entertainment for children, barbecue. The cup will be held at the equestrian club Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. Ticket price - from 100 dirhams. Additional information at www.dubaipologoldcup.com
March 7 - 12
NYSORA World Anesthesia Congress
The congress of anesthesiologists will be organized by the New York School of Anesthesiology NYSORA, founded in 1994 and providing training in the United States and abroad. The congress will discuss local anesthesia and analgesia. The forum will be held in the Sheikh Rashid Hall of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Entrance is for industry professionals. Details at www.nysoraworld.com/
March 8 - 10
IPM Dubai 2010 International Trade Fair for Plants
The exhibition-fair of plants is the largest in the region. At the exhibition, it will be possible to get acquainted with the latest achievements in the field of crop production and conclude contracts for the purchase of green spaces growing in three different climatic zones: on the Arabian Peninsula, Iran and the Indian subcontinent. The fair will be held at the Airport Expo exhibition complex. Entrance is for industry professionals. Details on the website www.ipm-dubai.net/
March 9 - 11
Commercial Vehicles Middle East Show
The exhibition, dedicated to commercial vehicles, is addressed to representatives of such industries, automotive, logistics and transport. The show will include seminars, conferences and demonstrations of commercial vehicles. The exhibition will be located in the halls named after Sheikh Saeed No. 2 and 3 of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Entrance is for industry professionals. Details at www.commvehicles.com
March 9 - 13
Dubai International Boat Show
Design bureaus, shipyards, charter companies, yachting schools, manufacturers of related products will take part in the traditional Dubai International Boat Show. The exposition will feature equipment for fishing, kayaking, wakeboarding. The exhibition will be open to the general public. Tickets - from 55 dirhams. Venue - Yacht Club Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi, Dubai. Additional information at www.boatshowdubai.com
March 11-13
Football sevens
The Dubai Football Sevens tournament is the football counterpart to the Dubai Regbi Sevens rugby competition, which has attracted crowds of fans from around the world for several years now. Applications for participation in the Dubai Football Sevens tournament, which will be held at the Sevens stadium in Dubai, have filed more than 300 local and foreign teams. Versions of Sevens differ from the original sports games in a smaller playing field, number of players, duration of matches. Ticket price - from 200 dirhams.
March 12th
Booker Prize Award Ceremony for Arabic Fiction
In Abu Dhabi, the name of the holder of the prestigious literary award - Booker Prize 2010 on Arabic fiction will be announced. The Booker Prize for Arabic Fiction has been awarded by the Booker Reception Fund with the support of the Arab charity Emirates Foundation since 2007. The prize pool of the prize is $ 110,000, of which $ 50,000 is awarded to the winner. Last year, the Booker Prize went to Egyptian author Youssef Ziedan for his work Beelzebub.
March 10 - 13
Literary Festival "Emirates Festival of Literature"
The festival program includes meetings with authors, literary debates, public readings and literary seminars (on literary translation, illustration, drama). More than 80 authors from around the world have announced their participation in the festival. On the opening day of the festival on March 10 a festive parade will be held. The festival will be held in the conference room of the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai.
March 17 - 20
Paste of dubai
In the annual international program of the culinary festival "Taste of Dubai": culinary demonstrations from the best chefs in the world, master classes, advice from bartenders, snacks and drinks at the Sushi and Sake bar. Restaurants such as Almaz by Momo, Awtar, Elia, Indego, Magnolia, Maya, Minato, Momotaro, Rhodes Mezzanine, Rivington Grill, Sumibiya, The China Club, The Wharf, Zheng He's will take part in the festival. The festival will take place in the amphitheater of Dubai Media City. Ticket price - from 80 dirhams. More information at www.tasteofdubaifestival.com/
March 18-20
Art Dubai 2010
The third annual international exhibition "ArtDubai", which will be held in the exhibition halls of the Madinat Jumeirah center, will bring together more than 80 museums and art galleries from different countries. The exhibition will include: the Global Art forum, the Abraaj Capital Art Price award, Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry exhibition, conferences and seminars. Additional information at www.artdubai.ae
March 18 - 20
Dubai International Horse Fair
Veterinary clinics, sports clubs, manufacturers of equipment and supplies, feed and food additives will take part in the exhibition-fair for horse breeding. The exhibition will occupy rooms 5 and 6 of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Entrance is for industry professionals and the general public. Details on the website www.dihf.ae
March 18 - 20
Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship
The three-day international equestrian show will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of Finance and Industry of the UAE for the 7th time. As part of the show, the best examples of the Arabian race breed will be shown. The exhibition will be located in halls No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, the Sheikh Maktoum Hall and the Zaabil Hall of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Entrance is for industry professionals and the general public. Details on the website www.diahc.ae
March 22 - 24
Map Middle East 2010
A cartography exhibition will be held in Hall No. 4 of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). The exhibition will host conferences and seminars on the latest technologies of cartographic production. Entrance is for industry professionals. Details at www.mapmiddleeast.org
March 26-27
Red bull air race
The aerobatics competition, which will be held on the promenade in Abu Dhabi for the fifth time, is a stage in the world series "Red Bull Air Race". Free admission. Competitions will be held 2 days, from 12.00 to 17.00.
March 28-30
Careers UAE 2010
The exhibition "Career in the UAE-2010" will be held in halls No. 1, 2, 3, 4, Zaabil and Al Multaga halls of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Entrance is for industry professionals and the general public. Details at www.careersuae.ae
March 29 - 30
Middle East Coatings Show
The exhibition of paints and varnishes is the largest specialized exhibition in the Middle East and the Gulf countries. Visitors will be able to get acquainted with the latest technologies for the production of varnishes and paints, as well as industrial equipment. The exhibition will be held in rooms No. 1-3 named after Sheikh Said of the Dubai International Center for Exhibitions and Conventions. Entrance for industry professionals. Details at www.middleeastcoatingsshow.com/
March 29 - 31
AGRA Middle East Exhibition
Representatives of the plant growing and horticulture industry, poultry farms, livestock farms, and fish breeding farms will take part in the AGRA agricultural exhibition. The exhibition will be located in the halls No. 6 of the 8th Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Center. Entrance is for industry professionals. Details at www.agramiddleeast.com/
March 29 - 31
Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM)
The exhibition dedicated to business tourism, incentive programs and conferences will be attended by travel companies, hotels, airlines. The exhibition will occupy rooms 1 through 4 of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Entrance is for industry professionals and the general public. Details at www.gibtm.travel/
March 29 - 31
Interiors UAE and Gulf Landscaping 2010
The exhibition will be attended by design bureaus, furniture and accessories manufacturers, landscape design companies from the UAE and neighboring Gulf countries. The exhibition will occupy rooms 5 through 7 of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Entrance is for industry professionals. Details at www.interiorsuae.com
March 30 - April 3
MidEast Watch and Jewelery Show
The 28th exhibition "Watches and Jewelry" will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Cassimi, ruler of Sharjah. During the exhibition, it will be possible to see both precious stones and pearls, and jewelry, and watches from the best masters of the world. The exhibition will be held at the Sharjah Expocenter and will be open to the general public. More information at www.mideastjewellery.com
