By Staff Reporter
Dubai is gearing up for a month of nonstop activity as the city’s official event platform, Dubai Calendar, reveals its November 2025 lineup.
From world-class concerts and sporting tournaments to cultural festivals and design showcases, the schedule reflects the emirate’s growing reputation as a global hub for entertainment, creativity, and community engagement.
The month kicks off with the Dubai Fitness Challenge, a citywide initiative running from 1-30 November, encouraging residents and visitors to commit to 30 minutes of daily exercise. Key events include the Dubai Ride on 2 November, Dubai Run on 23 November, and the closing Dubai Yoga event on 30 November. Other fitness highlights include the Mushrif Park Half Marathon (1 November), Women’s Epic trail runs (1 November), Spartan Wadi Hub Hatta (1 November), Tough Mudder Hatta (2 November), Crank at DXB cycling event (6 November), and She Runs 2025 all-women race (9 November). November also features the T100 Triathlon (13-16 November), The Music Run (15 November), AURA Skypool Tri in the Sky (15 November), Arabian Warrior (15 November), and the Emirates NBD Unity Run (16 November). The month rounds out with the Runway Run 2025 (16 November), Plus500 City Half Marathon (16 November), SKECHERS Performance Night Run (19 November), and Turf Games Dubai City Series (21 November).
Cultural and lifestyle events will showcase Dubai’s artistic vibrancy. Dubai Design Week (4-9 November) and Downtown Design (5-9 November) transform the Dubai Design District into hubs of innovation and creativity. DIFC Art Nights (13-16 November) will offer a mix of regional and global artworks, while Dubai Watch Week (19-23 November) celebrates its 10th anniversary with luxury timepieces and interactive showcases. Car enthusiasts can look forward to Icons of Porsche (22-23 November) in d3.
Music and live entertainment fans will have plenty to choose from. Amr Diab kicks off the month at Coca-Cola Arena on 1 November, followed by Elissa at Dubai Opera on 3 November. The globally renowned UNTOLD Festival returns from 6-9 November, featuring Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, and J Balvin. Other highlights include Davido (8 November), Butterfly Carnival 2025 (8-9 November), Leningrad (7 November), Bassem Youssef (16 November), Deep Purple (20 November), Ronan Keating (21 November), Teddy Swims (22 November), Ibrahim Tatlises (23 November), Jon Batiste (23 November), Timbaland (28 November), Naseer Shamma (29 November), Cup of Joe (29 November), and Calvin Harris (29 November).
Sports enthusiasts will enjoy high-stakes competitions. The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament runs from 8-18 November at The Sevens Stadium. Padel action returns with Dubai Premier Padel P1 (9-16 November) at Hamdan Sports Complex, while the DP World Tour Championship concludes the golf season from 13-16 November at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Baseball United Season One begins on 14 November at BU Ballpark, and the Emirates Dubai 7s (28-30 November) promises rugby and entertainment excitement. The month also features the Red Bull Half Court World Final 2025 on 29 November at Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
Full Event List With Dates and Locations
Dubai Fitness Challenge: 1-30 November, Citywide
Mushrif Park Half Marathon: 1 November, Mushrif National Park
Women’s Epic: 1 November, Lapita Hotel, Dubai Parks and Resorts
Spartan Wadi Hub Hatta 2025: 1 November, Wadi Hub at Hatta Resorts
Tough Mudder Hatta 2025: 2 November, Wadi Hub at Hatta Resorts
Crank at DXB: 6 November, Dubai International Airport
She Runs 2025: 9 November, Al Forsan Park, Expo City Dubai
T100 Triathlon: 13-16 November, Meydan Racecourse
The Music Run: 15 November, Meydan Racecourse
AURA Skypool Tri in the Sky: 15 November, AURA Skypool
Arabian Warrior: 15 November, Dubai Festival City
Emirates NBD Unity Run: 16 November, Al Forsan Park, Expo City Dubai
Runway Run 2025: 16 November, Dubai Airshow
Plus500 City Half Marathon: 16 November, Gate Village, DIFC
SKECHERS Performance Night Run: 19 November, Meydan Royal Bridge
Turf Games Dubai City Series: 21 November, ISD Stadium, Dubai Sports City
Dubai Design Week: 4-9 November, Dubai Design District (d3)
Downtown Design: 5-9 November, Dubai Design District (d3)
DIFC Art Nights: 13-16 November, DIFC Gate Village
Dubai Watch Week: 19-23 November, Dubai Mall, Burj Park, Downtown Dubai
Icons of Porsche: 22-23 November, The Slab, Dubai Design District
Amr Diab live: 1 November, Coca-Cola Arena
Spot’s Birthday Party: 2 November, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Elissa live: 3 November, Dubai Opera
UNTOLD Festival Dubai: 6-9 November, Dubai Parks and Resorts
Leningrad live: 7 November, Coca-Cola Arena
tabletop.me Gaming Convention: 7-9 November, Dubai Outlet Mall
Davido: 5IVE Alive Tour: 8 November, Coca-Cola Arena
Butterfly Carnival 2025: 8-9 November, Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Bassem Youssef live: 16 November, Coca-Cola Arena
Deep Purple live: 20 November, Coca-Cola Arena
Ronan Keating live: 21 November, Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Teddy Swims live: 22 November, Coca-Cola Arena
Ibrahim Tatlises live: 23 November, Coca-Cola Arena
Jon Batiste live: 23 November, Dubai Opera
Timbaland live: 28 November, Coca-Cola Arena
Naseer Shamma live: 29 November, Dubai Opera
Cup of Joe live: 29 November, Coca-Cola Arena
Calvin Harris live: 29 November, Ushuaia Dubai Harbour Experience
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027: Final Qualification Tournament: 8-18 November, The Sevens Stadium
Dubai Premier Padel P1: 9-16 November, Hamdan Sports Complex
DP World Tour Championship: 13-16 November, Jumeirah Golf Estates
Baseball United Season One: 14 November-14 December, BU Ballpark, The Sevens Stadium
Emirates Dubai 7s: 28-30 November, The Sevens Stadium
Red Bull Half Court World Final 2025: 29 November, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Dubai’s November calendar confirms the city’s role as a global destination for sport, art, music, and lifestyle, offering residents and visitors an unparalleled mix of experiences across every corner of the emirate.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
