United Arab Emirates · month by month
Dubai food calendar
What is in season in Dubai, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Dubai
Peak seasonThe best of January: Outdoor season and Global Village.
In season
- Outdoor season
The cool months, when terraces, beach clubs and the Ripe and Global Village markets open.
Oct–Apr
On the calendar
- Global Villagelate October to early May
The seasonal fair of pavilions from 90 countries, with street food from each.
Oct–May
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Dubai
Peak seasonThe best of February: Iftar and suhoor tents, Outdoor season, Global Village.
In season
- Outdoor season
The cool months, when terraces, beach clubs and the Ripe and Global Village markets open.
Oct–Apr
Eat it now
- Iftar and suhoor tentsRamadan
Luqaimat, harees and lamb ouzi.
Feb–Mar
On the calendar
- Global Villagelate October to early May
The seasonal fair of pavilions from 90 countries, with street food from each.
Oct–May
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Dubai
Peak seasonThe best of March: Eid feasts, Iftar and suhoor tents, Global Village.
In season
- Outdoor season
The cool months, when terraces, beach clubs and the Ripe and Global Village markets open.
Oct–Apr
Eat it now
- Eid feastsEid al-Fitr
Hotels and restaurants run Eid brunches; maamoul and dates on every table.
- Iftar and suhoor tentsRamadan
Luqaimat, harees and lamb ouzi.
Feb–Mar
On the calendar
- Global Villagelate October to early May
The seasonal fair of pavilions from 90 countries, with street food from each.
Oct–May
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Dubai
Shoulder seasonThe best of April: Outdoor season and Global Village.
In season
- Outdoor season
The cool months, when terraces, beach clubs and the Ripe and Global Village markets open.
Oct–Apr
On the calendar
- Global Villagelate October to early May
The seasonal fair of pavilions from 90 countries, with street food from each.
Oct–May
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Dubai
A hard monthThe best of May: Global Village.
On the calendar
- Global Villagelate October to early May
The seasonal fair of pavilions from 90 countries, with street food from each.
Oct–May
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Dubai
A hard monthThe best of June: Dates.
In season
- Dates
The fresh date harvest; rutab dates in summer.
Jun–Aug
Plan around
- Heat
Above 40°C; most dining moves indoors and many terraces close.
Jun–Sep
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Dubai
A hard monthThe best of July: Dates.
In season
- Dates
The fresh date harvest; rutab dates in summer.
Jun–Aug
Plan around
- Heat
Above 40°C; most dining moves indoors and many terraces close.
Jun–Sep
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Dubai
A hard monthThe best of August: Dates.
In season
- Dates
The fresh date harvest; rutab dates in summer.
Jun–Aug
Plan around
- Heat
Above 40°C; most dining moves indoors and many terraces close.
Jun–Sep
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Dubai
Plan around
- Heat
Above 40°C; most dining moves indoors and many terraces close.
Jun–Sep
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Dubai
Shoulder seasonThe best of October: Outdoor season and Global Village.
In season
- Outdoor season
The cool months, when terraces, beach clubs and the Ripe and Global Village markets open.
Oct–Apr
On the calendar
- Global Villagelate October to early May
The seasonal fair of pavilions from 90 countries, with street food from each.
Oct–May
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Dubai
Peak seasonThe best of November: Outdoor season and Global Village.
In season
- Outdoor season
The cool months, when terraces, beach clubs and the Ripe and Global Village markets open.
Oct–Apr
On the calendar
- Global Villagelate October to early May
The seasonal fair of pavilions from 90 countries, with street food from each.
Oct–May
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Dubai
Peak seasonThe best of December: Outdoor season and Global Village.
In season
- Outdoor season
The cool months, when terraces, beach clubs and the Ripe and Global Village markets open.
Oct–Apr
On the calendar
- Global Villagelate October to early May
The seasonal fair of pavilions from 90 countries, with street food from each.
Oct–May
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.