UAE Calendar · 2026 · August
August 2026 in Dubai: Dubai Summer Surprises final month and events
August 2026 in Dubai is the final month of Dubai Summer Surprises, running through 30 August with shopping deals, the Back to School retail phase and family entertainment. The month also brings a live concert at Coca-Cola Arena and a major international conference at Dubai World Trade Centre.
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August 2026 is the final full month of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026, organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). The festival runs through Friday 30 August, with the Back to School retail phase bringing promotions on school supplies, uniforms and electronics at major Dubai malls during the second half of the month. Modesh World continues at Dubai World Trade Centre. On 2 August, Def Leppard brings their rock to Coca-Cola Arena. DIHAD, the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference, takes place 24-26 August at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Source dates in this calendar are drawn from official government and organizer announcements. Confirm compliance-related details with a qualified adviser before acting.
Dates
- 2026-08-01
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026: final month, Back to School phase (through 30 August)
notes ↓ - 2026-08-02
Def Leppard live at Coca-Cola Arena (2 August)
- 2026-08-24
DIHAD: Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference at DWTC (24-26 August)
- 2026-08-31
UAE schools reopen: start of 2026-2027 academic year (31 August)
Deadlinenotes ↓ - 2026-08-22
This Is Michael (Michael Jackson tribute) at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (22 August)
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2026-08-01Dubai Summer Surprises 2026: final month, Back to School phase (through 30 August)
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Dubai Summer Surprises 2026: final month, Back to School phase (through 30 August)
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 continues through Friday 30 August, organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). August marks the festival's Back to School retail phase, with promotions on school supplies, uniforms and electronics at major malls across Dubai. Modesh World at Dubai World Trade Centre remains open. The festival began on 3 July and runs for 59 days in total. Specific offers, mall campaigns and Back to School phase dates are published by DFRE on visitdubai.com. August 31 falls after the festival close.
2026-08-31UAE schools reopen: start of 2026-2027 academic year (31 August)
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UAE schools reopen: start of 2026-2027 academic year (31 August)
DeadlineUAE private schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates begin the 2026-2027 academic year on 31 August 2026. Individual staggered return dates vary by school for new and returning students. Source: KHDA official academic calendar.
2026-08-22This Is Michael (Michael Jackson tribute) at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (22 August)
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This Is Michael (Michael Jackson tribute) at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (22 August)
This Is Michael, a Michael Jackson tribute concert, takes place on 22 August 2026 at Etihad Arena on Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is approximately 130 km from Dubai. Tickets via Platinumlist or Etihad Arena.
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 runs through 30 August. Sub-event dates and Back to School phase offers are published by DFRE on visitdubai.com. Def Leppard: Coca-Cola Arena official page for ticket details.
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