NightlifeChristmas 2026 in Dubai: markets, brunches & shows
Events
NightlifeMadinat Jumeirah Festive Market

The Nutcracker in Dubai
Stand-up comedyThe Ultimate Festive Tradition in Dubai
TheatreMission Elf Possible at Theatre by QE2 in Dubai
TheatreCinderella Show at The New Covent Garden
KidsWinter City & Disney+ Present Once upon a holiday…
KidsMagic Phil's Croc 'N' Roll Christmas in Dubai
FAQ
What are the best events in Dubai?
Top picks: The Nutcracker in Dubai (4 Dec, Dubai Opera), Live & Kicking: Fabulously Festive Party in Dubai (28 Nov, Theatre by QE2) and Mission Elf Possible at Theatre by QE2 in Dubai (5 Dec, Theatre by QE2). 15 events listed · 1 free · tickets from AED 62.4.
When are they?
Live & Kicking: Fabulously Festive Party in Dubai (28 Nov, Theatre by QE2); Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market (4 Dec, Fort Island, Madinat Jumeirah); The Nutcracker in Dubai (4 Dec, Dubai Opera); The Ultimate Festive Tradition in Dubai (4 Dec, Jumeirah Golf Estates - Ballroom); Mission Elf Possible at Theatre by QE2 in Dubai (5 Dec, Theatre by QE2).
Are any of them free?
Yes — 1 are free: Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market.
How many events are there in Dubai?
Wherepicks lists 15 right now (Updated 2 Nov 2026, 04:01 (local time)).
Where do I buy tickets?
Some organisers sell tickets on Wherepicks; other events link to their official ticket page (e.g. Platinumlist or Eventbrite).
Explore
- Christmas Concert with Dubai City Sound in Dubai
- Elf The Musical at The World of Riverland, Raj Mahal Theatre
- The Irish Village Presents: Christmas Cracker Concert
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Meyana Theatre, JBH
- Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol at Theatre by QE2
- The Irish Village Garhoud Christmas Day Lunch Buffet 2026
- Christmas Day at The Irish Village Studio City in Dubai
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Christmas 2026 in Dubai: markets, brunches & shows: Top picks: The Nutcracker in Dubai (4 Dec, Dubai Opera), Live & Kicking: Fabulously Festive Party in Dubai (28 Nov, Theatre by QE2) and Mission Elf Possible at Theatre by QE2 in Dubai (5 Dec, Theatre by QE2). 15 events listed · 1 free · tickets from AED 62.4. Sources: Platinumlist, Official venue site.