Free things to do in Dubai
Free events in Dubai over the next two months, from the big runs and festivals to free family days, each checked against its organiser.
Updated Friday 23 October7 events
October
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31Sat
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026
Across Dubai, Fitness Villages, including Zabeel Park · 31 Oct – 29 Nov
November
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1Sun
Dubai Ride 2026
Sheikh Zayed Road, 12km highway route or 4km Downtown loop · Routes open 6:15am, last start 7:30am
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3Tue
Dubai Design Week 2026
Dubai Design District (d3) · 3–8 Nov · 10am to 10pm daily
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22Sun
Dubai Run 2026
Sheikh Zayed Road, Starts near the Museum of the Future · 6:30am
October
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30Fri
Wafi City trick-or-treat passport
Wafi City, Oud Metha · 30 Oct – 1 Nov
November
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7Sat
Dubai Stand Up Paddle 2026
Hatta Dam, Hatta · 7–8 Nov · Sessions 08:00 to 17:30 both days
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29Sun
Dubai Yoga 2026
How this page works: every event is checked against its organiser, and the page updates as soon as anything changes. Prices are the lowest we found when we checked. Festivals and public holidays are in Culture. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.