The UAE National Day 2025 is right around the corner and Dubai has already started on a month of festivities to celebrate the upcoming public holiday. Featuring a broad array of incredible festivals, markets and events in Dubai, these celebrations have been happening since the UAE Flag Day earlier this month and are going to continue until the end of Eid Al Etihad 2025, ensuring a long stretch of curiosity, entertainment and happiness for locals and tourists alike.
Multiple venues around Dubai, like Coca Cola Arena, Dubai Opera and more, are playing a spectacular range of performances and experiences that bring the entertainment to new heights. The concerts in Dubai in November 2025 lineup includes international star artists such as Deep Purple, Timbaland, Jon Batiste, and Ibrahim Tatlises, and cultural events and markets in Dubai, such as the DHAI Dubai Light Art Festival and The Ripe Market, offer experiential entertainment to the family and culture lovers.
You are either a music lover, art-lover, foodie or just willing to be in the celebratory spirit of Dubai, this guide will not see you missing any of the fantastic events that will undoubtedly make your November truly memorable.
So, let’s get started?
Top 15 Events in Dubai Coinciding With UAE National Day 2025 Festivities
Concerts in Dubai
| Event Name | Date | Time | Venue | Location |
| Deep Purple – Live in Dubai | November 20, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Coca-Cola Arena | Click Here |
| Bjorn Again | November 21, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Dubai Opera | Click Here |
| Ministry of Sound Classical | November 22, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Dubai Opera | Click Here |
| Teddy Swims | November 22, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Coca-Cola Arena | Click Here |
| Jon Batiste | November 23, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Dubai Opera | Click Here |
| Ibrahim Tatlises | November 23, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Coca-Cola Arena | Click Here |
| Timbaland | November 28, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Coca-Cola Arena | Click Here |
| Cup of Joe | November 29, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Coca-Cola Arena | Click Here |
Arts & Cultural Events in Dubai
| Event Name | Date | Time | Venue | Location |
| Cindy Bernhard Solo Exhibition – When the Eternal Breaks Through | November 20 – December 16, 2025 (Opening: Nov 20) | TBA | Volery Gallery | Click Here |
| Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival – 2nd Edition | November 12-18, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Expo City Dubai | Click Here |
| Dubai Watch Week Exhibition | November 19-23, 2025 | TBA | Dubai Mall | Click Here |
| Geo World Exhibition | November 24-27, 2025 | Nov 24: 11 AM – 6 PM, Nov 25-26: 10 AM – 6 PM, Nov 27: 10 AM – 5 PM | Dubai World Trade Centre | Click Here |
Community Events & Markets in Dubai
| Event Name | Date | Time | Venue | Location |
| The Ripe Market | November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Ripe Market Academy Park | Click Here |
| Festival of Cake – 1st Edition | November 28 – December 2, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Expo City Dubai | Click Here |
Comedy Show in Dubai
| Event Name | Date | Time | Venue | Location |
| Bassem Youssef – Belly of the Beast | November 16, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Coca-Cola Arena | Click Here |
Complete list of Festivals, Markets & Events in Dubai This Eid Al Etihad 2025 Bliss
Music & Entertainment
Deep Purple – Live in Dubai
- Date: November 20, 2025, 8:00 PM
- Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
- Time: 8:00 PM
Deep Purple is a mythic British rock group that will perform an electric act, including famous hits as Smoke on the Water and Highway Star. It is 50 years of rock greatness, as one of the first artists of this genre goes to the Dubai stage with their energy and musical skills that cannot be ignored.
Bjorn Again
- Date: November 21, 2025
- Venue: Dubai Opera
- Time: 9:00 PM
Bjorn Again, the most famous ABBA tribute band in the world, relives the magic of the Swedish supergroup with the help of authentic costumes, choreography and vocals. This retro pop perfection sing-along to the classics such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Waterloo.
Ministry of Sound Classical
- Date: November 22, 2025
- Venue: Dubai Opera
- Time: 8:00 PM
Ministry of Sound Classical will be performing electronic dance music played by a full orchestra, to be witnessed as the reinterpretation of the club anthems as symphonic masterpieces. It is a new combination of orchestral splendour and favourite dances that produces an unforgettable audio experience and connects the world of classical and modern music.
Teddy Swims
- Date: November 22, 2025
- Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
- Time: 8:00 PM
Teddy Swims, characterised by the American style of mixing genres, the genre-blending sensation charms the audience with its soul-strengthening vocals and touching performances. Teddy Swims is known for his viral covers and original hits, which he sings with emotional appeal and raw authenticity and talent in the world of R&B, soul, and pop.
Jon Batiste
- Date: November 23, 2025
- Venue: Dubai Opera
- Time: 8:00 PM
Jon Batiste, a two-time Academy Award and Grammy-winning singer, takes his diverse musical genius to Dubai. Look forward to an unclassifiable performance that combines jazz, soul, classical and pop, and reflects the mastery that brought him worldwide recognition and many awards.
Ibrahim Tatlises
- Date: November 23, 2025
- Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
- Time: 8:00 PM
Legendary Turkish music artist, Ibrahim Tatlises, plays his favourite collection of arabesque and folk classics. The authoritative voice and emotional performance of the iconic singer have turned him into a phenomenon of the culture, a charm of decades, charming the audience in the Middle East with his perennial songs.
Timbaland
- Date: November 28, 2025
- Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
- Time: 8:00 PM
Timbaland is a hip-hop and production genius with hits on top and original beats. The key to the success of numerous hits of famous performers such as Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott, the producer of hits offers his sound and dynamic style of performance in Dubai.
Cup of Joe
- Date: November 29, 2025
- Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
- Time: 8:00 PM
The Filipino pop star Cup of Joe offers their popular Stardust performance on the harmonious vocals and heart-warming melodies. The emerging stars play modern pop with infectious energy that portrays the musical prowess that has won the hearts of Asia and more.
Arts & Culture
Cindy Bernhard Solo Exhibition – When the Eternal Breaks Through
- Duration: November 20 (Opening Event) – December 16, 2025
- Venue: Volery Gallery
Discover the world of modern art in the provocative exhibition of Cindy Bernhard that explores the world of transcendence and human experience. The solo performance is a powerful visual storyline that defies notions by drawing the thoughts into deep discussions of life, religion and change based on innovative forms of art.
Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival – 2nd Edition
- Duration: November 12-18, 2025,
- Venue: Expo City Dubai
- Time: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Experience the way Dubai has reinvented itself as a light-filled fantasy with interactive light installations and artistic projection with Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival. The second edition features both international and local artists who produce amazing visual spectacles that amalgamate technology, creativity, and the public space in spectacular night events.
Dubai Watch Week Exhibition
- Duration: November 19-23, 2025
- Venue: Dubai Mall
Experience the best of horology with this fine exhibition of luxury timepieces, watchmaking and craftsmanship. Professional watch lovers and watch collectors visit the most recent collections of famous brands, masterclasses, and explore the art of precision and design development in a mechanical watch.
Geo World Exhibition
- Duration: November 24-27, 2025
- Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
- Time: 24 Nov 2025 (11AM – 6PM), 25-26 Nov 2025 (10AM – 6PM), 27 Nov 2025 (10AM – 5PM)
Exhibit the latest technologies in geospatial innovations, mapping technologies, and earth sciences at the Geo World Exhibition. Professionals in the industry and technology enthusiasts investigate satellite images, GPS, surveying gadgets, and digital mapping proposals that produce our knowledge of the earth.
Markets & Community Events
The Ripe Market
- Dates: November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
- Venue: Ripe Market Academy Park
- Time: Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
The community marketplace is one of the favourite things in Dubai and is a place where one can find fresh organic food, artisans, crafts, and gourmet food stalls. Families are entertained live, children engage in activities, and there is a lot of connection with local vendors, sustainable living and connection with the community in beautiful outdoor environments.
Festival of Cake – 1st Edition
- Duration: November 28 – December 2, 2025
- Venue: Expo City Dubai
- Time: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Revel in the first Festival of Cake that celebrates confectionery art, the innovativeness of desserts, and creativity in sweets. Decorate cakes, master pastry classes, taste dishes of famous bakers and Instagram-worthy displays of cakes that turn sugar and flour into edible works of art.
Comedy & Entertainment
Bassem Youssef – Belly of the Beast
- Date: November 16, 2025
- Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
- Time: 6:30 PM
The legendary Bassem Youssef delivers some of the most politically satirical and comedic performances ever in his thought-provoking stand-up comedy. Bassem Youssef is a skilled comedian who delivers smart humour exploring the Middle East politics, culture, and society using his perspective and fearless commentary that has garnered global attention.
The UAE National Day celebrations in Dubai 2025 is a phenomenal merger of world-class entertainment, cultural experiences, and community celebrations, which demonstrates the role of Dubai as a global destination for spectacular events. If you travel to Dubai this November, you are either attracted by the voice of the global superstars, the visual brilliance of the light art festivals, or the hospitality of the community through artisanal markets: either way, the national day season in Dubai is full of magical moments.
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