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United Arab Emirates Marketing Calendar

Plan UAE campaigns around Eid Al Etihad, Flag Day, Dubai Shopping Festival, Ramadan retail seasons and more.

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In 17 daysGlobal

World Tourism Day

Industry-specificAwareness DaysTourism Seasons

Best for: F&B, Tourism, Entertainment, Government

Perfect for 'hidden gems' content, local-tourism offers and partnerships with tourism boards.

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In 21 daysGlobal

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

High opportunityAwareness Days

Best for: Beauty, Healthcare, NGOs, Government

Powerful for healthcare and purpose-driven brands — but audiences call out empty pink-washing.

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In 21 daysGlobal

World Coffee Day

Industry-specificIndustry-Specific EventsSocial Media Moments

Best for: F&B, E-commerce, Entertainment

A gift for cafés and F&B: free-upgrade offers, barista content and 'first cup' UGC drive easy engagement.

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In 30 daysGlobal

World Mental Health Day

Industry-specificAwareness Days

Best for: Healthcare, Education, NGOs, Corporate / B2B

Handle with genuine care: workplace wellbeing content, expert voices and access to help.

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In 54 daysUnited Arab Emirates

UAE Flag Day

OptionalNational DaysGovernment / Public Sector

Best for: Education, Government, Corporate / B2B

A respectful social moment that kicks off the UAE's national season — keep it dignified and flag-accurate.

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In 62 daysGlobal

Singles' Day (11.11)

OptionalShopping SeasonsSocial Media Moments

Best for: Fashion, Beauty, E-commerce, Technology

A useful early-November revenue spike and a lighter 'self-gifting' angle two weeks before White Friday.

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In 65 daysGlobal

World Diabetes Day

Industry-specificAwareness Days

Best for: F&B, Healthcare, NGOs, Government

Highly relevant regionally: free screening drives, sugar-aware menus and prevention content resonate strongly.

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In 78 daysMENA-wide

White Friday

Must-useMust-Use EventsShopping Seasons

Best for: Fashion, Beauty, E-commerce, Finance, Technology

The single biggest e-commerce week in MENA.

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In 78 daysGlobal

Black Friday & Cyber Monday

High opportunityShopping Seasons

Best for: Fashion, E-commerce, Technology

Overlaps White Friday — decide whether to brand your sale locally (White Friday) or globally, and keep one clear messag…

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In 81 daysUnited Arab Emirates

UAE Commemoration Day

SensitiveNational DaysGovernment / Public Sector

Best for: NGOs, Government

Not a commercial moment.

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In 83 daysUnited Arab Emirates

UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)

Must-useMust-Use EventsNational Holidays

Best for: F&B, Fashion, Real Estate, Tourism, E-commerce

The UAE's flagship national moment with a long weekend: travel, dining, retail offers and premium brand tributes all pe…

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In 87 daysUnited Arab Emirates

Dubai Shopping Festival

High opportunityShopping SeasonsCultural Events

Best for: F&B, Fashion, Tourism, E-commerce, Technology

Six-plus weeks of elevated retail intent and tourist inflows: align pricing, raffles and in-store experiences with the…

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National days

In 54 daysUnited Arab Emirates

UAE Flag Day

OptionalNational DaysGovernment / Public Sector

Best for: Education, Government, Corporate / B2B

A respectful social moment that kicks off the UAE's national season — keep it dignified and flag-accurate.

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In 81 daysUnited Arab Emirates

UAE Commemoration Day

SensitiveNational DaysGovernment / Public Sector

Best for: NGOs, Government

Not a commercial moment.

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In 83 daysUnited Arab Emirates

UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)

Must-useMust-Use EventsNational Holidays

Best for: F&B, Fashion, Real Estate, Tourism, E-commerce

The UAE's flagship national moment with a long weekend: travel, dining, retail offers and premium brand tributes all pe…

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Public holidays

In 83 daysUnited Arab Emirates

UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)

Must-useMust-Use EventsNational Holidays

Best for: F&B, Fashion, Real Estate, Tourism, E-commerce

The UAE's flagship national moment with a long weekend: travel, dining, retail offers and premium brand tributes all pe…

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Shopping moments

PassedUnited Arab Emirates

UAE Back to School

High opportunityShopping SeasonsSchool / Academic Seasons

Best for: Fashion, E-commerce, Education, Technology

A multicultural back-to-school market — segment messaging by curriculum communities and lead with convenience.

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In 83 daysUnited Arab Emirates

UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)

Must-useMust-Use EventsNational Holidays

Best for: F&B, Fashion, Real Estate, Tourism, E-commerce

The UAE's flagship national moment with a long weekend: travel, dining, retail offers and premium brand tributes all pe…

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In 87 daysUnited Arab Emirates

Dubai Shopping Festival

High opportunityShopping SeasonsCultural Events

Best for: F&B, Fashion, Tourism, E-commerce, Technology

Six-plus weeks of elevated retail intent and tourist inflows: align pricing, raffles and in-store experiences with the…

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