10 Festivals in Dubai You Must Experience

Dubai Shopping Festival

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Dubai Food Festival

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Eid Al Fitr

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Dubai International Film Festival

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Dubai International Jazz Festival

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Diwali in Dubai

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Dubai International Boat Show

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Dubai World Cup

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Dubai Design Week

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