Dubai in December
March 20, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Planning Your Trip to Dubai
Dubai Rugby Sevens
Sponsored by Emirates Airlines, this 3-day event starting at the beginning of the month is the first round of the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series. More than 1,750 players take part. The event is enormously popular with Western expatriates living in Dubai, and is accompanied by “Rugby Rock” concerts that liven up the crowd. www.dubairugby7s.com
Dubai International Film Festival
This weeklong cultural event in mid- December showcases full-length feature movies, shorts, and documentaries from around the world, with an emphasis on Arab cinema. The event continues to grow in prominence and takes place at venues across the city. www.diff.ae
Islamic New Year’s Day
This holiday celebrates the Prophet Mohammad’s emigration from Mecca to Medina to create the first Islamic state. December 29, 2008, and December 18, 2009.
