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Middle East Events 2035: The Year's Calendar

Middle East events in 2035 follow the region's recurring calendar, with Formula 1, winter art fairs and Riyadh Season listed by their usual months. Some reports suggest the Saudi World Cup could fall in early 2035, and the Riyadh Asian Games may move to this year; both remain to be confirmed.

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At a glance

Events 2035 at a glance

Headline
Saudi World Cup and Riyadh Asian Games timing TBC
Ramadan (approximate)
November 1 – November 30
Eid al-Fitr (approximate)
December 1
Eid al-Adha (approximate)
February 18
Calendar status
Recurring events listed as Expected

Middle East events 2035

Middle East events 2035 at a glance

For 2035, few organizers have published dates, so this page lists the recurring calendar by month. Events that return every year (or every other year) are labeled Expected; one-off events and anything whose contract or venue is not yet settled are labeled To be confirmed. Ramadan is expected through November (about November 1–30), with Eid al-Fitr around December 1.

Fixed national days are labeled Confirmed. Islamic holidays are approximate and follow the moon. For the full fourteen-year view, see the Middle East events calendar, and for a complete list of holiday dates, holidays and national days.

The sweeping illuminated grandstand of Meydan Racecourse in Dubai at night
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Major events in 2035

Months for recurring events follow their usual pattern; confirm dates with organizers before booking.

MonthEventPlaceStatus
JanuaryDakar RallySaudi ArabiaTo be confirmed
JanuaryHero Dubai Desert Classic and Gulf golf swing (Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar)Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, DohaExpected
JanuaryArt Basel QatarMsheireb, DohaExpected
JanuaryAl Hosn FestivalAbu DhabiExpected
January–JuneSharjah Biennial (odd years)SharjahExpected
January–FebruaryAlUla Moments winter season and Bahrain Spring of CultureAlUla; BahrainExpected
FebruaryWorld Governments SummitDubaiExpected
FebruarySaudi Cup and HH The Amir Sword Festival (horse racing)Riyadh; DohaExpected
FebruaryWomen's tennis in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai; UAE Tour cyclingAbu Dhabi, Doha, DubaiExpected
FebruarySaudi Founding Day (Feb 22); Kuwait National and Liberation Days (Feb 25–26)Saudi Arabia; KuwaitConfirmed
MarchBahrain Grand Prix (Formula 1)Sakhir, BahrainExpected
MarchSaudi Arabian Grand Prix (Formula 1)Jeddah (a move to Qiddiya is planned)To be confirmed
MarchDubai World Cup (horse racing)Meydan, DubaiExpected
AprilArt DubaiMadinat Jumeirah, DubaiExpected
MayArabian Travel MarketDubaiExpected
JuneMawazine, Gnaoua and Fes Sacred Music festivalsRabat, Essaouira, FesExpected
JulyEsports World CupRiyadhExpected
July–AugustJerash Festival; Dubai Summer SurprisesJordan; DubaiExpected
September–NovemberIstanbul Biennial (odd years)IstanbulExpected
SeptemberSaudi National Day (Sep 23)Saudi ArabiaConfirmed
OctoberRiyadh Season opens (runs into winter)RiyadhExpected
OctoberTürkiye Republic Day (Oct 29)TürkiyeConfirmed
NovemberAbu Dhabi International Boat Show; Frieze Abu DhabiAbu DhabiExpected
NovemberDubai Design Week; DP World Tour Championship (golf)DubaiExpected
NovemberCityscape GlobalRiyadhExpected
NovemberDubai Airshow (odd years)Dubai World CentralExpected
November onwardIslamic Arts Biennale (odd years)Western Hajj Terminal, JeddahExpected
November–DecemberQatar Grand Prix (Formula 1)Lusail, QatarTo be confirmed
November–DecemberMarrakech, Cairo and Doha film festivals; Red Sea International Film FestivalMarrakech, Cairo, Doha, JeddahExpected
NovemberMorocco Independence Day (Nov 18); Oman National Day (Nov 20, often shifted)Morocco; OmanConfirmed
DecemberAbu Dhabi Grand Prix (Formula 1)Yas Marina CircuitTo be confirmed
DecemberMDLBEAST SoundstormRiyadhExpected
December–JanuaryDubai Shopping FestivalDubaiExpected
DecemberUAE Eid Al Etihad (Dec 2–3); Bahrain National Day (Dec 16–17); Qatar National Day (Dec 18)UAE; Bahrain; QatarConfirmed
To be confirmedFIFA World Cup 2034 (some reports suggest early 2035)Saudi ArabiaTo be confirmed
To be confirmedAsian Games 2034, if movedRiyadhTo be confirmed
To be decidedAFC Asian Cup 2035 host (Kuwait among bidders)To be decidedTo be confirmed

Ramadan, Eid and holiday

Ramadan, Eid and holiday dates in 2035

Islamic dates are approximate (moon sighting; may differ by a day by country); each Islamic day begins at sunset the evening before. Jewish holidays in Israel follow a fixed calendar and also begin at sundown the evening before.

Holiday2035 dateWhat it means for visitors
Ramadan (approximate)November 1 – November 30Shorter business hours, daytime dining mostly in hotels, memorable iftar evenings
Eid al-Fitr (approximate)December 1Three to five days of closures and peak regional travel; book early
Day of Arafah (approximate)February 17Hajj season: Makkah open to pilgrims only, Saudi flights very full
Hajj (approximate)February 16–21Saudi hotels and flights heavily booked
Eid al-Adha (approximate)February 18Long public holiday across the Arab world; Türkiye often extends to nine days
Islamic New Year (approximate)March 11Public holiday in several countries (not Saudi Arabia or Qatar)
Mawlid (approximate)May 20Public holiday in several countries (not Saudi Arabia or Qatar)
Passover (Israel)April 24–30Busy domestic travel week; some services reduced
Rosh Hashanah (Israel)October 4–5New Year holiday; many businesses close
Yom Kippur (Israel)October 13The country stops: no traffic, Ben Gurion Airport closes for the day
Sukkot (Israel)October 18–25Festive week, hotels in demand

Biggest events of 2035

The biggest events of 2035

World Cup and Asian Games timing. FIFA has not set the dates of the Saudi World Cup, and the Riyadh Asian Games may move from 2034 to 2035. Check our 2034 events page and Riyadh guide for updates.

Plan-year milestones. 2035 is the target year for several national plans, including Kuwait Vision 2035 and Morocco's New Development Model.

The recurring calendar. Bahrain's Grand Prix remains under contract; other Formula 1 races depend on renewals not yet announced. The best time to visit guide explains how the season works.

Where to stay in 2035

Reopening 2027

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

★★★★★ Jumeirah, Dubai

Dubai's sail-shaped icon, all suites and butler service.

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Atlantis The Royal

★★★★★ Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

A dramatic resort at the tip of Palm Jumeirah with celebrated restaurants.

Official site ↗

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre

★★★★★ Olaya, Riyadh

Kingdom Centre's hotel, central to Riyadh's events.

Official site ↗

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya

★★★★★ Sharq, Kuwait City

A polished tower in Sharq, Kuwait City's finest address.

Official site ↗

Events, property

Events, property and the years around it

For property buyers, see Dubai Luxury Real Estate and property. Continue to events in 2034 and events in 2036.

About the datesConfirmed means the organizer has published dates. Scheduled means dates appear on an official calendar but may still move. Expected means the event recurs every year (or every other year) and is listed by its usual month. To be confirmed means the event is planned but dates or venue are not yet set. Always check with the organizer before you book.

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