March 2027 in Dubai opens in the last week of Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr is expected from Tuesday 9 March, and the racing season peaks with the Dubai World Cup at Meydan on Saturday 27 March. The Gold Polo Cup runs from 3 to 20 March. Art Dubai is in April this time, not March. This guide gives the dates with sources, what changes around Eid, how the weather turns warmer and how to plan the month. Dates are as of 2 November 2026.
By SB Excursions · Published 3 November 2026 · Updated 3 November 2026
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What is on in Dubai in March 2027?
The expected end of Ramadan and the Eid Al Fitr holiday from Tuesday 9 March, the Gold Polo Cup from 3 to 20 March, the Dubai Polo Challenge Cup on 6 March, L'Étape du Tour de France on 20 and 21 March and the Dubai World Cup on Saturday 27 March. Global Village is open all month. Dates are as of 2 November 2026.
This guide also answers:
- When is the Dubai World Cup 2027?
- When is Eid Al Fitr 2027 in Dubai?
- Is Art Dubai in March 2027?
Five things to plan around in March 2027
#1
The last week of Ramadan
Ramadan is expected to begin on 8 February and to last 29 or 30 days, so its final days fall at the start of March. Daytime stays quiet and evenings are busy, and opening hours can still differ from normal. Our Ramadan guides cover the daily rules, and the official announcement follows the moon sighting.
#2
Eid Al Fitr holiday
Khaleej Times expects Eid Al Fitr on 9 March, with the holiday running to 11 March if Ramadan has 29 days or to 12 March if it has 30. With the weekend that could be a six-day break for residents. Expect busy malls, beaches and roads, and book hotels and fixed-time tickets early.
#3
Dubai World Cup, Meydan
TradeArabia reported that Meydan will close its season with the Dubai World Cup on 27 March, and the Dubai Racing Club says the meeting is held on the last Saturday of March. The grandstand seats more than 60,000. We did not find a dress code, gate times or prices for 2027, so check the club's ticket page.
#4
Art Dubai, in April
The Art Dubai site lists the next fair on 7 to 11 April at Madinat Jumeirah, so a trip that ends in March will miss it. If art is the reason you are coming, the date matters more than the weather: April is also warmer. Our Art Dubai guide has the programme and tickets once published.
#5
The Marina speedboat at 5 PM
Our 90-minute shared speedboat tour is from $45 per person, and the last departure of the day at 5 PM is $60. From October to mid-March the sun sets during that ride, so the first half of March is the last chance for the sunset version. Meet at the marina pier 30 minutes before departure.
What's on in Dubai in March 2027: the short answer
The big dates are Tuesday 9 March, when Eid Al Fitr is expected to begin, and Saturday 27 March, when the Dubai World Cup is run at Meydan. Khaleej Times expects the Eid holiday to run from 9 to 11 March, or to 12 March if Ramadan has 30 days. TradeArabia reported the World Cup date, and the Dubai Racing Club says the meeting is held on the last Saturday of March.
In between, the Dubai Sports Council's 2026-27 calendar lists the Gold Polo Cup from 3 to 20 March, the Dubai Polo Challenge Cup on 6 March and L'Étape du Tour de France on 20 and 21 March. Art Dubai is not in March: its site lists 7 to 11 April. Everything below is as of 2 November 2026.
The March 2027 calendar
Sources are in the last column. Where a source gave no venue, the table says so.
| Date | Event | Where | Source and note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 1 to about Mon 8 Mar | Last days of Ramadan, expected | UAE | Khaleej Times and The National expect Ramadan to begin on 8 February; the length is 29 or 30 days |
| Wed 3 to Sat 20 Mar | Gold Polo Cup | Venue not stated | Dubai Sports Council calendar |
| Sat 6 Mar | Dubai Polo Challenge Cup | Venue not stated | Dubai Sports Council calendar |
| Tue 9 to Thu 11 Mar | Eid Al Fitr holiday, expected | UAE | Khaleej Times; the holiday runs to Fri 12 March if Ramadan has 30 days |
| Sat 20 to Sun 21 Mar | L'Étape du Tour de France | Venue not stated | Dubai Sports Council calendar |
| Sat 27 Mar | Dubai World Cup | Meydan Racecourse | TradeArabia and the Dubai Sports Council calendar |
| All month | Global Village, Season 31 | Dubailand | Official site: to May 2027 |
| March | Dubai Racing Carnival, closing weeks | Meydan | The Dubai Racing Club says the Carnival runs from November to March; fixtures are on its race calendar |
As of 2 November 2026. Organisers can change dates and venues; confirm on the official channel before you book. The Dubai Sports Council calendar also lists the Dubai Games in March without dates.
The quietest stretch for events is the first week, because it is the end of Ramadan. The busiest is 9 to 14 March, when the Eid holiday and the weekend run together, and then the last weekend of the month for the World Cup.
Ramadan's last days and Eid Al Fitr
Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday 8 February and last 29 or 30 days, so it ends at the start of March. Khaleej Times gives the Eid Al Fitr holiday as Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March if Ramadan has 29 days, and Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 March if it has 30. The u.ae page lists Eid Al Fitr as 1 to 3 Shawwal and says that if Ramadan lasts 30 days, day 30 is also an official holiday. The exact days are confirmed after the moon sighting.
For a visitor, Eid means busy malls, beaches and roads, and fuller hotels. Global Village's official ticket rules show one practical effect: the AED 30 any-day ticket is valid on public holidays, the AED 25 weekday ticket is not, and the Tuesday ladies-and-families rule does not apply on public holidays. Our Eid Al Fitr guide covers the days in detail, and the Ramadan 2027 guide has the full set of expected dates.
What is open around Eid
A public holiday is a day off for workers, not a closure of the tourist city. Attractions set their own hours, and some change them for Eid, so check each venue's site for the day. Banks and government offices close, and the practical rule is to do paperwork before the holiday. Our public holidays guide lists what stays open and what does not.
Fixed-time tickets are the thing to protect. Our Burj Khalifa tickets, from $55, are issued for a fixed date and time and cannot be refunded or changed once issued, so confirm the date first. The full-day desert safari, from $45 per person, has no prepayment: you agree the date on WhatsApp and pay on the day, which suits a holiday when plans change. We tell you what is affected before you book.
Dubai World Cup, Saturday 27 March
TradeArabia reported on 5 June that Meydan will conclude the season with the Dubai World Cup on 27 March. The Dubai Racing Club's site says the meeting is held annually on the last Saturday of March, which agrees with that date. Meydan is the World Cup's permanent home. The club's site says the grandstand seats more than 60,000 and gives the address as Al Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai.
We did not find a dress code, gate times or ticket prices for 2027. The club's site has a ticket link, and its office phone is on the site. Reports differ on prize money, so we leave it out. The Carnival's earlier meetings run from November, so if you want to see Meydan without World Cup crowds, look at the club's race calendar for earlier meetings. Our Dubai World Cup guide covers the season.
Polo, cycling and other sport
The Dubai Sports Council's calendar, reported in October by TradeArabia and ARN News Centre, lists the Gold Polo Cup from 3 to 20 March and the Dubai Polo Challenge Cup on 6 March, and L'Étape du Tour de France on 20 and 21 March. The reports gave no venues for them, so confirm with the organisers. Our sports roundup keeps the season's full list.
The end of the cool season: weather and what to book
March is the last full month of comfortable weather. The long-term averages for Dubai International Airport give a mean daily high of about 29°C and a mean low of about 19°C, up from about 26°C and 16°C in February. We found no official date for the end of the high season, so use the weather as your guide: April brings warmer days, and our Dubai in March guide and the month-by-month pages show the trend.
Outdoor plans still work well. The full-day desert safari is from $45 per person, or $65 with a 30-minute quad bike ride, with hotel pickup. The Marina speedboat tour at 5 PM, $60, still catches the sunset until mid-March. The Abu Dhabi city tour is from $45 shared with 8:00 AM pickup; mosque hours can change in Ramadan, so tell us your date. If you want normal hours and warm weather, the days from about 13 March are the clean choice, after Eid.
FAQ
What is on in Dubai in March 2027?
The expected end of Ramadan and the Eid Al Fitr holiday from Tuesday 9 March, the Gold Polo Cup from 3 to 20 March, the Dubai Polo Challenge Cup on 6 March, L'Étape du Tour de France on 20 and 21 March and the Dubai World Cup on Saturday 27 March. Global Village is open all month. Dates are as of 2 November 2026.
When is the Dubai World Cup 2027?
Saturday 27 March 2027 at Meydan Racecourse. TradeArabia reported the date, and the Dubai Racing Club says the meeting is held annually on the last Saturday of March. We did not find 2027 ticket prices or a dress code.
When is Eid Al Fitr 2027 in Dubai?
Expected from Tuesday 9 March 2027. Khaleej Times gives a holiday of 9 to 11 March if Ramadan has 29 days, or 9 to 12 March if it has 30. The exact days are confirmed after the moon sighting.
Is Art Dubai in March 2027?
No. The Art Dubai site lists the next fair on 7 to 11 April 2027 at Madinat Jumeirah, so it falls after March.
Will attractions be open during Eid Al Fitr?
A public holiday is a day off for workers, and tourist attractions set their own hours, which can change for Eid. Banks and government offices close. Check each venue's site, and book fixed-time tickets early.
Is March a good month to visit Dubai?
Yes, it is the last full month of comfortable weather: long-term averages for Dubai International Airport give a mean daily high of about 29°C. The Eid holiday, expected from 9 March, is the busiest stretch, and the days from about 13 March return to normal.
Does the Marina speedboat still catch the sunset in March?
Until mid-March. Our 90-minute speedboat tour is from $45 per person, and the last departure of the day at 5 PM, $60, runs through sunset from October to mid-March.
Is Global Village open in March 2027?
Yes. Season 31 runs until May 2027, with 4 pm to midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and 4 pm to 1 am from Thursday to Saturday according to the official site. The AED 25 weekday ticket does not apply on public holidays.
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Photos: Eid Al Fitr holiday — Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons).