Diwali festivities in Dubai: A complete 2024 guide

Dubai spares no effort when it comes to organizing a packed festive season, which is why the emirate's Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has put together several events to mark a 14-day family-friendly Diwali 2024 season.

If you are planning to celebrate Diwali in Dubai this year, we have prepared a full guide for just that.

Friday - Oct 25

• Fireworks at Al Seef at 21:00
• Fireworks at the Global Village at 21:00
• Romesh Ranganathan's New Show in Coca-Cola Arena
• Noor - Festival of Lights at Al Seef

Saturday - Oct 26

• Fireworks at the Global Village at 21:00
• Noor - Festival of Lights at Al Seef
• Deepavali Utsav 2024 at Etisalat Academy
• Diwali Fiesta Exhibition at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers - Hotel & Residence
• The Diwali Edit - Fashion & Luxury Exhibition at DoubleTree by Hilton M Square
• The Unforgettables, a tribute concert to the late Jagjit Singh at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School
• Meera the echos of love musical at Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park

Sunday - Oct 27

Monday - Oct 28

• Global Village’s The Festival of Lights Market, presented by India Pavilion

Tuesday - Oct 29

• Global Village’s The Festival of Lights Market, presented by India Pavilion

Wednesday - Oct 30

• Global Village’s The Festival of Lights Market, presented by India Pavilion

Thursday - Oct 31

• Global Village’s The Festival of Lights Market, presented by India Pavilion

Friday - Nov 1

• Global Village’s The Festival of Lights Market, presented by India Pavilion
• Fireworks at the Global Village at 21:00

Saturday - Nov 2

• Global Village’s The Festival of Lights Market, presented by India Pavilion
• Fireworks at the Global Village at 21:00

Sunday - Nov 3

• Global Village’s The Festival of Lights Market, presented by India Pavilion

Friday - Nov 8

• India’s theatre thriller Ashvin Gidwani's Barff will be performed at Zabeel Theatre