Dubai City Guide
Hotel & Dubai Events

Dubai Shopping Festival (January)
The annual Dubai Shopping Festival extravaganza has rapidly become an internationally-known event, with thousands of bargains, draws, shows, promotions and some of the world’s lowest prices.

Dubai Desert Classic (February)
The Dubai Desert Classic is an annual professional golf tournament which is usually played in February or March. It takes place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and is part of the European Tour Schedule. It is played on the "Majlis" course at Emirates Golf Club. The event is notable for attracting some of the biggest stars in the world of golf.

Dubai World Cup (March)
The Dubai World Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1996 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The race is operated through the Emirates Horse Racing Authority (EHRA) whose Chairman is Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs of Dubai. It is the world's richest horse race, with a purse of USD 6 million since 2004.

Dubai Summer Surprises (June - August)
Dubai Summer Surprises is a government initiative begun in 1998 that attracted thousands of tourists during the summer months.

Extremely competitive hotel rates, combined with lots of activities, especially for children, meant the first event was a big success.



Raffles Dubai
Sheikh Rashid Road
Wafi City
P.O.Box 121800
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4324 8888
Fax: +971 4324 6000
dubai@raffles.com
dubai.raffles.com