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Lifestyle
Holidays & Celebrations
Mark your calendars with the UAE’s public holidays, attend the local celebrations and festivals, and take part in the country’s holiday traditions.
Public holidays in the UAE in 2025
Planning a day out? Here’s a list of the UAE public holidays you need to know in 2024, 2025, and 2026, plus other important dates.
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The best festivals in the UAE you have to visit
From dune buggy racing to jazz music to camel beauty pageants, our guide to the best festivals in the UAE has something for everyone.
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School holidays in the UAE in 2024–2025
Want to take your children on a vacation? Here are the UAE school holidays for 2024–2025 and 2025–2026, as well as tips for expat parents.
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