4 Notable UAE Festivals You Have to Check Out in 2022

The UAE calendar is bursting at the seams with festivals and events in the next 12 months that are compelling enough to make anyone feel at home here. The events cover many topics, and there really is something for everyone. From wonderful events and intriguing artistic displays to captivating performances and fun activities, the list never ceases to amaze us. And while participating in everything is near impossible, we thought it would be useful to put together a list of notable festivals that you have to know about. If this is something that you're interested in, read on for four notable festivals that you don't wanna miss in 2022.

Ripe by the Bay

If you're going to check out any of these festivals, you'll want to swing by Ripe By the Bay. Ripe By the Bay has something for everyone and is well worth your time as it assures a good time for all. With community vibes, live music, gorgeous waterside views, laser fountain shows, and artisans selling their wares and offering delicious street food, what could be better? The festival will last until May 2022 so be sure to visit by then. 

Dubai Food Festival

Dubai Food Festival is the event of the year for Dubai’s foodies. During the festival, local chefs set up foodie experiences at their restaurants and create set-price meals that bring patrons back to the restaurants.  Keep an eye on your favorite restaurants during Dubai Food Festival, because they’ll likely announce meals that give patrons a chance to experience their food at its most affordable price of the year. The festival will run from May 2 to May 5, so be sure to check it out if you're ever in the area.

Dubai Comedy Festival

Get ready for some belly laughs in Dubai in May, when the annual Dubai Comedy Festival hits the city. The 11-day comedy festival will take place at venues across the city and include sets by great comedians like Maz Jobrani, Gad Elmaleh, Mina Liccione, Vir Das and many other funny comedians. Previous editions of the festival have included top comedians like Eddie Griffin, Ali Al Sayed, and Nemr. The festival will run from May 11 to May 22 so be sure to snag tickets once they become available. 

Global Village

Dubai’s favorite outdoor family entertainment complex offers everything from shopping to stunt shows and theme park-style rides. It also offers adventure zones and food options from globe-trotting cultures, plus stunning shows and cultural experiences. The complex is closed for the summer at the start of April, so you’ll want to start planning a visit soon.  The Global Village will be open until May 7, 2022. You can drop by any time between 4 pm to midnight. It's located on Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road – Exit 37 – E311 – Dubai.

Conclusion

We hope this article proves to be useful when it comes to informing you of events that you don’t wanna miss in 2022. As you can see, there will be something for everybody so be sure to keep all of this in mind so that you can make plans around these festivals.

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