Diwali 2026 in the UAE: Fireworks, festivals, temples and where to celebrate
Dubai: Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8 this year, and celebrations across the UAE begin the week before. There's a riverside festival at Souk Al Seef, temple prayers in Abu Dhabi and community events in Dubai's residential neighbourhoods. Here is where to mark the Festival of Lights. Dubai's Festival of Lights Dubai's official Diwali programme runs citywide from November 2 to 12 as part of the…
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, will be celebrated in the United Arab Emirates from November 2 to 12, 2026, with fireworks, temple prayers, community events and cultural performances. In Dubai, the citywide festivities include Diya painting workshops, music and dance shows, and festive offers in malls. The Noor Festival of Lights at Souk Al Seef features live music, cultural processions, stand-up comedy, rangoli workshops and a dazzling fireworks display.
The Global Village's India Pavilion hosts rangoli-making, traditional drumming and a fireworks finale.
Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Mandir will conduct pujas, Annakut Darshan and cultural performances from November 6 to 10, with the Mandir opening on Monday, November 9 for the festival. Meanwhile, the Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali's Worship Village will host Lakshmi Puja on Sunday, November 8 between 5.58pm and 7.56pm. All Diwali events in the UAE are free to attend, except for registration requirements for some venues, such as the BAPS Mandir.
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