September 2026 in Dubai: trade events, exhibitions and key deadlines

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 takes place 14-17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, the annual gathering for the travel, tourism and hospitality industry across the Middle East and Africa. The 2026 edition was rescheduled from its original May 2026 dates. ATM covers aviation, hotels, travel technology, destination marketing, hospitality and holiday homes. The show is primarily trade and professional but relevant to hospitality businesses, hotel operators, tourism service providers and holiday home managers. Registration and programme details are available at arabiantravelmarket.com.

Under the UAE nine-month filing rule, 30 September 2026 is the corporate tax return and payment deadline for businesses whose financial year ended on 31 December 2025. This date applies only to December 31 year-end companies. Businesses with other financial year-end dates have different deadlines calculated from their own year-end. The tax return and payment must be submitted through the Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal. Penalties apply for late filing and late payment. Confirm your own year-end date and filing obligations with a qualified tax adviser. Filing guidance is available at tax.gov.ae.

Christina Aguilera performs live at Etihad Arena, Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi on 25 September 2026. Abu Dhabi is approximately 130 km from Dubai. Tickets via Platinumlist or Etihad Arena.

Paul Oakenfold performs The Legend of Trance live at The Agenda, Dubai on 18 September 2026. The Agenda is a live music venue in Dubai Media City. Source: The National UAE (May 2026 concert roundup).

ATB headlines The Legends of Trance show at The Agenda, Dubai Media City on 5 September 2026 at 8:00 PM. Support: Solarstone and Steve Allen.

Irish pop-rock group The Corrs perform a one-night concert at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on 27 September 2026. Presented by Live Nation Middle East in partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi and Miral. Abu Dhabi is approximately 130 km from Dubai.

Egyptian comedian Mina Nader brings his interactive stand-up comedy show to Dubai Opera on 5 September 2026. Known for more than 500 sold-out shows across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, Nader draws the audience into the performance — no two shows are the same. The show is in Arabic. Tickets from approximately AED 200.

Globally acclaimed devotional artist Radhika Das makes his UAE debut at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai with his Lightfall concert on 20 September 2026. A live band blends traditional instruments with contemporary sounds in an immersive experience moving between meditative and euphoric. Doors 17:30; show 18:30. Tickets from AED 150 (Bronze) to AED 450 (VIP).

Indian stand-up comedian Sumukhi Suresh performs live at Emirates Theatre, Mall of the Emirates on 26 September 2026. The show explores conservative roots and modern independence with brand-new material. Mainly in English with some other languages. Doors 19:00; show 19:30. Age 14+. Tickets from AED 100.

DEKA FIT Dubai 2026, the globally recognised functional fitness challenge, takes place at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday 26 September 2026. Participants complete 3 km of obstacles across 10 zones testing strength, endurance and agility. Doors open 7:00 AM. Tickets AED 340–440.