Looking for the best things to do in Dubai in November? As cooler weather arrives, outdoor venues are back in action. From concert nights to international sports and family fairs, this guide covers 29 top picks on the Dubai events November 2026 calendar. Explore our lineup of Dubai November events and Dubai festivals November brings this season to plan your next weekend out
1. JONY in Dubai
Russian pop singer JONY plays a solo concert this November. His music blends R&B, pop, and personal storytelling, and the set is expected to include Kometa and Kamin.
Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 7:30 PM, show at 9:00 PM
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
Tickets: From AED 295
2. Luca Minnelli Concert at Dubai Opera
Italian tenor Luca Minnelli, billed as the Golden Voice of Venice, performs with his orchestra. The building opens two hours before curtain, and auditorium doors open 30 minutes before. Children under 12 cannot enter the main auditorium.
Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
Tickets: From AED 330
3. Queen Of The Night in Dubai
Whitney Houston fans can enjoy a tribute with Queen Of The Night celebrating the greatest hits by the late pop icon. Performances take place at Dubai Opera in Downtown Dubai, just a short walk from Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.
Date: 6 November 2026
Time: 8.00 pm
Location: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
Prices: AED 290-590
4. Amr Diab 2026 in Dubai
Egyptian pop icon Amr Diab plays Coca-Cola Arena. His set mixes classics with recent releases, including Khatafouni, Baba and Shayef Amar. Under-16s need an adult aged 18 or over.
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
Tickets: From AED 245
5. Emaar Dubai Premier Padel P1
The Emaar Dubai Premier Padel P1 runs from 8 to 15 November at Hamdan Sports Complex, with men's and women's competitions. Qualifying starts Sunday 8 November at 10:00 AM. A new World's Most Iconic Padel Court is unveiled at Dubai Opera Garden on opening day.
Dates: 8 to 15 November 2026
Venue: Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai
Tickets: From AED 45
6. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
The classic children's story comes to life at the 414-seat Meyana Theatre in the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Tickets from AED 125.
Dates: 8 November & 10 November 2026
Time: 8 November (1:00 PM), 10 November (4:00 PM)
Venue: Meyana Theatre, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Tickets: From AED 125
7. AIGEL Live at The Fridge
Electronic duo AIGEL makes its Dubai debut, marking ten years together. Singer Aigel Gaisina and producer Ilya Baramiya blend trip hop, electronica and psychedelia with poetic songwriting. The Fridge is an intimate warehouse venue.
Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: The Fridge Warehouse, #5 Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1
Tickets: From AED 350
8. MOMOS at Meyana Theatre
Comedian MOMOS (Mohamed Aly) performs a 70-minute show. The theatre is at 852 Jumeira Street in Umm Suqeim, close to Burj Al Arab.
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Venue: Meyana Theatre, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Tickets: AED 150 to AED 350
9. Flava Showcase by Timati at Be Beach
Russian artist Timati headlines the Flava Showcase at Be Beach Dubai. DJ MEG and DJ DALI, both listed under the Black Star label, play sets through the night. Be Beach is a beachfront venue at Dubai Harbour.
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Venue: Be Beach Dubai, Dubai Harbour
Tickets: From AED 200
10. Borderless Melodies - Abida Parveen and Kailash Kher
Pakistani Sufi singer Abida Parveen and Indian singer Kailash Kher share one stage. It is the first edition of a new concert series called Borderless Melodies.
Date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre
Tickets: From AED 149
11. Adriatique present X at Ushuaïa
Swiss duo Adriatique bring their X show to Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. The open-air venue at Dubai Harbour is in its third season and runs electronic nights on selected dates through winter. The next Ushuaïa night, ARTBAT, follows on 28 November.
Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience
Tickets: From AED 250
12. Hanné Live at Meyana Theatre
Hanné is a 65-minute play about family chaos, witty dialogue and unexpected twists, built around an older woman who arrives at a hospital with no memory. The event listing is written in Lebanese Arabic.
Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Meyana Theatre, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Tickets: From AED 175
13. Pluma Immersive Circus Show
Pluma is a water circus by Cirque du Liban that mixes acrobatics, 3D projection mapping and aerial acts. It plays in a circus tent at Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall, until Sunday 15 November. Shows run Thursday to Sunday, with two sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Children aged two and under enter free.
Dates: Until Sunday, 15 November 2026
Time: Thursday 7:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM, Sunday 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Venue: Pluma Circus Tent, Dubai Festival City Mall
Tickets: AED 100 to AED 340
14. Dubai Basketball vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul
Anadolo Efes Istanbul are up next for Dubai Basketball at the Coca-Cola Arena, which has a capacity of 17,000. The arena is located in City Walk, just a short walk away from Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall metro station. The team will play Partizan Belgrade here on 25th November.
Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
Tickets: AED 30 to AED 1,870
15. Tabletop.me Gaming Convention
The second edition of tabletop.me runs from 6 to 8 November. Organiser Gameinox lists more than 200 tabletop games, beginner friendly role playing sessions, and tournaments, including 10 trading card games and 10 board games.
Dates: 6 to 8 November 2026
Venue: The Concourse Convention Center, Dubai Outlet Mall
Tickets: From AED 99
16. World Art Dubai
World Art Dubai is back for its 12th Edition with well over 10,000 pieces of art across 300+ exhibitors from over 65 countries on display, all available to purchase from USD 100 to USD 20,000. World Art Dubai offers workshops, live demonstrations, and a Family Day.
Dates: 19 to 22 November 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
Tickets: From AED 20 (Free for ages 11 and under)
17. Megacampus Summit 2026
Megacampus Summit takes over after two postponements from its original March dates. Organisers expect 13,000 attendees from more than 75 countries. Speakers listed include Khabib Nurmagomedov, chess champion Magnus Carlsen and Dubai tourism chief Issam Kazim.
Dates: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
Tickets: From AED 550
18. Synthony x Faithless Live in Dubai
Synthony turns dance anthems into a live orchestral show, and this edition adds Faithless. It takes place on Saturday 21 November at Bla Bla Dubai on The Beach at JBR, rescheduled from 4 April.
Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM
Venue: Bla Bla Dubai, The Beach, JBR
Tickets: From AED 295
19. Sid Sriram - Sing India
Playback singer Sid Sriram performs his popular Sing India show featuring a mix of film songs, indie tracks and sing-alongs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam & Kannada.
Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
Tickets: From AED 135
20. Arabian Soul Fest
Arabian Soul Fest is a two-day wellness and music festival. Organisers list ten arenas and more than 100 experiences, from fitness and mindfulness to creative arts. A separate Little Souls zone covers children's activities.
Dates: 14 and 15 November 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Venue: Zabeel Park, Dubai
Tickets: From AED 75
21. Cavo's Global Groove Presents DJ Deearnio
Global Groove returns to Cavo with DJ Deearnio and MC Mars. Hellfox and Qtee Rue play support sets. Tickets start from AED 150 and include one house drink. Cavo asks for a stylish dress code, and table bookings are highly recommended.
Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Time: 9:00 PM, party until 4:00 AM
Venue: Cavo, off Al Marsa Street (Exit 29, Sheikh Zayed Road)
Tickets: From AED 150, includes one house drink
22. Dubai International Boat Show
The 32nd Dubai International Boat Show runs from 25 to 29 November at Dubai Harbour, after moving from its April dates. More than 200 boats and watercraft are on show, alongside marine technology and a Hypercar Avenue.
Dates: 25 to 29 November 2026
Venue: Dubai Harbour
Edition: 32nd
Tickets: From AED 60
23. Surge's Design, Dine, Make a Difference Gala
Surge for Water holds its annual charity gala. Architecture and interior design firms compete with sustainable creations on this year's theme, A Common Thread. The evening supports Surge's safe water, sanitation, and hygiene projects worldwide.
Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Constellation Ballroom, JW Marriott Marina, 66 Al Marsa Street
Tickets: From AED 800
24. Atif Aslam Live in Dubai
Atif Aslam returns to Coca-Cola Arena. This show has a larger stage and a Golden Circle area closer to the action. Under-16s need an adult aged 18 or over, and VIP lounges and beverage tables are for guests aged 21 and above.
Date: Friday, 27 November 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
Tickets: From AED 200
25. Anuv Jain Live at Expo City Dubai
Indian singer-songwriter Anuv Jain brings his Dastakhat world tour for a live concert to Jubilee Park. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Expo City has its own metro station, Expo 2020.
Date: Friday, 20 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai
Tickets: From AED 175
26. ARTBAT Presents Upperground at Ushuaïa
ARTBAT brings their Upperground show, joined by Miss Monique, R3HAB and 7 Skies. Doors open at 8:00 PM. ARTBAT last played Ushuaïa Dubai on 18 April 2026.
Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience
Tickets: From AED 195
27. Max Angioni Stand-Up Comedy Live
Italian comedian Max Angioni makes his UAE debut. The stand-up show is entirely in Italian, runs 60 to 75 minutes with no intermission. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: The New Covent Garden Theatre, Level 2, Mall of the Emirates
Tickets: From AED 160
28. Gulf Bar Show
The Gulf Bar Show returns after two postponements. The trade event brings bar and beverage brands, tasting rooms and exhibitor stands together. Entry is for ages 21 and above.
Dates: 30 November and 1 December 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: Madinat Jumeirah
Age: 21 and above
29. Dubai Run
The Dubai Run will see a large open-air track set up along the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road for the grand finale of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Runners and walkers will have a choice of either a 5km relaxed route through Downtown Dubai or 10km that runs past DIFC. Free drop-off points will be available throughout the city in the build-up to the event.
Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026
Time: From 6:30 AM
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Road & Downtown Dubai
Price: Free (registration required)
