Open since 1997, this winter-only fair of some 30 country pavilions is less a tourist attraction than an annual family ritual for residents, who count down to its October opening, queue on the first night and come back for Kashmiri jewellery, Thai mangoes and street snacks. Visitors on short trips rarely make the drive out.
- Address
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), Wadi Al Safa 4, Dubailand
- Hours
- Seasonal, October to May; Season 31 opens 14 October 2026 and runs to May 2027 (Gulf News); evenings only
- Best time to go
- Evening, Late night · About 4 h
- Price
- Entry AED 25 Sun-Thu, AED 30 any day (Gulf News 2026)
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Pace yourself with the food: luqaimat in date syrup (about AED 25) and candied fruit (about AED 30) were Season 30 favourites (Gulf News).
- Weekday tickets (Sunday to Thursday) are cheaper than the any-day ticket (Gulf News).
- Buy VIP packs only from official channels: Dubai Police warned of fake websites in 2026 (Gulf News).