**UAE Holidays**

The annual Dubai Shopping Festival kicks off in winter. Thousands of stores hold sales - branded items can be purchased at beautiful prices. This season the festival runs for six months, from December 17, 2020, to June 30, 2021.

In February you can visit the Sharjah Light Festival with the [travel-expert](https://dubainews365.com/where-to-stay-in-dubai-in-2021-useful-tips-from-markus-wischenbart/), where fantastic paintings and animation are projected onto the walls of the buildings, creating a 10-day "canvas" of the city. Along with this you will be able to get acquainted with the culture of Sharjah, the emirate with the strictest mores. In 2021 the festival is scheduled for February 5-15.

At the end of March, the most expensive horse race in the world is held in Dubai. The stadium can accommodate 60 thousand spectators at a time. Dubai World Cup 2021 will be held on March 27-28.

From October to April you can witness a fantastic spectacle - camel racing (Camel Racing). The races are held every week on Fridays and Saturdays. Tribal camels from across the country compete in the race for speed and agility. Before the races, a "camel beauty contest" is held. The owner of the pedigree, the most beautiful and healthy camel, is awarded a luxury car. The Dubai event is held at the Al Marmoom Camel Race Track.

During the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai hosts the Dubai Summer Surprises festival. The festival is divided into ten themed "surprise weeks," including Ice Surprises, Culinary Surprises, Art Surprises, Floral Surprises, Adventure Surprises, etc. There are also sales, fairs, colorful shows, and many activities for children during this period. In 2021, Ramadan begins on April 12 and ends on May 12.

Remember, during Ramadan, it is better to refrain from eating and drinking in public places, smoking. You should also pay attention to clothing - it is better to choose as closed outfits as possible. In hotels, restaurants are closed with screens, and alcoholic beverages can be bought only after sunset. In public establishments, alcohol disappears altogether. Many stores are closed during the day.

In November and December in the UAE is the most crucial event in motor racing - the last stage of Formula 1. In 2021, a decisive Grand Prix will be held in Abu Dhabi on December 13.

New Year in the UAE is celebrated twice - first according to the Islamic calendar, and then together with the whole world, on December 31. In 2021, the new year by Hijra will come on August 9.

December 2 is the leading national holiday - the UAE Education Day. On this day, there are many competitions, concerts, and carnivals, air shows with the rise of the national flag by helicopters.