November 2026 in Dubai: Dubai Design Week, Big 5 Global and ADIPEC

ADIPEC 2026 (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference) takes place 2-5 November at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. It is the world's largest energy exhibition and conference, bringing together oil and gas companies, renewable energy firms, technology providers, and investors from over 160 countries. ADIPEC is in Abu Dhabi, approximately 130 km from Dubai.

Dubai Design Week 2026 runs 3-8 November at Dubai Design District (d3). The region's largest annual creative festival includes Downtown Design -- a curated fair for contemporary and high-end design -- alongside public installations, workshops, talks, exhibitions, and a marketplace. The event is under the patronage of HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Big 5 Global 2026 takes place 23-26 November at Dubai World Trade Centre, organised by DMG Events. The Middle East's largest trade exhibition for building, construction, interior fit-out, smart buildings, HVAC, and facility management. Attendance is for trade and industry professionals only -- advance registration required at big5events.com.

Sharjah International Book Fair 2026 runs 4-15 November at Expo Centre Sharjah. One of the world's largest annual book fairs, attracting publishers, authors and readers from over 100 countries. Public access; most days are free to enter. Sharjah is approximately 30 km from central Dubai.

OFFLIMITS Music Festival returns to Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on 21 November 2026. Headlined by Shakira (Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour) with Jonas Brothers, NE-YO, Biffy Clyro, KALEO and more. 12 hours from 3:00 PM. Abu Dhabi is approximately 130 km from Dubai. Originally scheduled April 4, rescheduled due to regional conflict.

Turkish pop icon Tarkan makes his Abu Dhabi debut at Etihad Arena, Yas Island on 27 November 2026. Famous for 'Simarik' and 'Kuzu Kuzu'. Abu Dhabi is approximately 130 km from Dubai.