The United Arab Emirates will host a wide array of economic, health, scientific, sports, and cultural events throughout November 2025, attracting extensive international participation.
These events will reinforce the UAE’s status as a global hub for business, tourism, and innovation across various sectors, highlighting its significant influence in shaping the future of vital industries regionally and globally. Among the key events is the Sheikh Zayed Festival, which will take place from November 1, 2025, to March 22, 2026, in the Al Wathba area of Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre will host the 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), the largest global event in the energy sector, from November 3 to 6. Additionally, the 31st Arab Scout Conference and the 6th Arab Youth Forum will be held in Abu Dhabi from November 9 to 21, 2025.
The Abu Dhabi Center for the Arabic Language will organize the fourth edition of the Al Ain Book Festival at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium and various cultural locations in Al Ain from November 24 to 30.
Dubai will host the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Dubai 2025) from November 11 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting around 4,500 specialists.
The 19th Dubai Airshow, scheduled for November 17 to 21, 2025, will showcase the latest advancements in sustainability, AI-driven innovation, advanced transportation, space exploration, and the development of the next generation of talent.
This year’s show will feature over 1,500 leading aerospace and defense companies from around the world, with expectations of 148,000 attendees. The 46th edition of The Big 5, taking place in Dubai from November 24 to 27, will see participation from over 2,800 exhibitors.
Furthermore, more than 8,500 experts from various segments of the construction and urban development value chain will attend. The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair is set to run from November 5 to 16 at the Sharjah Expo Centre. The Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit 2025 will commence on the 19th, featuring over 15 sponsors and partners alongside 40 exhibitors.