Navratri starts on Sunday, October 11, and Dandiya nights in Dubai 2026 are already underway. The window is short, since Dussehra falls on October 20. Nine events run from Al Mamzar Beach Park to Zabeel Park, and Dandiya Dubai tickets start at AED 20. Some nights are simple and outdoors. Others bring live bands, DJs and food stalls. Every date, price and venue below was checked against official listings.
D3 - Dubai Dandiya Dil Se
D3 – Dubai Dandiya Dil Se presents a Navratri festivity that is family oriented and is to be celebrated at the indoor auditorium of Bright Riders School located in the Dubai Investment Park (DIP). The whole evening event will comprise various Garba and Dandiya dances accompanied by live music sessions from DJ Frank as well as prize-winning costumes and dancers.
Date: October 17, 2026
Hours: From 7:30pm to 12:00am
Venue: Bright Riders School Auditorium, DIP
Entry: From AED 50
Dandiya Night at Headlines Premier by Citrus
The Dandiya Night at Headlines Premier by Citrus is one event which is sure to add some excitement to the Dubai Marina. The event features Dandiya music beats by DJ Zeal along with performances from the Citrus Dance Crew. Guests will have the privilege of enjoying spectacular view of the Dubai Marina whilst participating in a Best Dance & Costume competition.
Dates: October 18, 2026
Timings: From 8:00pm onwards
Venue: Floor 31, Stella Di Mare Hotel, Dubai Marina
Tickets: From AED 50 (Entry + 1 Beverage), AED 149 (Unlimited Buffet + 1 Beverage)
Thangals Dandiya Nights 2026
Thangals stretches the Navratri celebration Dubai over 11 nights, from Friday, October 9 to Monday, October 19. The venue is Salah Aldeen Sports Club in Al Mamzar. The listed start time is 10pm every night. That late start suits dancers who like a long night on the floor. Tickets start at AED 25, so repeat visits stay cheap.
Dates: October 9 to October 19
Timings: From 10pm
Venue: Salah Aldeen Sports Club, Al Mamzar
Tickets: From AED 25
Parajiya Soni Events Presents Navratri 2026
Parajiya Soni Events runs a large-scale Navratri event from Sunday, October 11 to Tuesday, October 20. It takes place at ISD Sports Academy, Rugby Pitch 2, in Dubai Sports City. The organiser says it has been running Navratri events since 1960. Tickets start at AED 50. The listing aims to bring thousands of dancers together, so expect a crowd.
Dates: October 11 to October 20
Venue: ISD Sports Academy, Rugby Pitch 2, Dubai Sports City
Tickets: From AED 50
Timings: 8:30pm
Navratri Utsav 2026
Navratri Utsav fills Zabeel Park Amphitheatre on two evenings, Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17. Both nights run from 7pm to 11pm. Expect Garba, Dandiya, live music and food stalls. Tickets range from AED 20 to AED 100. Children up to 3 years enter free. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, and park entry is sold separately.
Dates: October 16 and October 17
Timings: 7 pm to 11 pm
Venue: Zabeel Park Amphitheatre
Tickets: AED 20 to AED 100. Tickets cannot be refunded
Disco Dandiya Season 3
Disco Dandiya moves Garba indoors on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17. The event will be held at Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek, located on Baniyas Road. The headliner for this event is DJ Sarpanch, featuring live dhol performers, LED dandiya sticks, food, and a photo booth. Events begin from 8 pm onwards. Tickets begin from AED 65, which is the most expensive one in the list.
Dates: October 16 and October 17, 2026
Timings: 8 pm
Venue: Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek, Baniyas Road, Al Rigga
Tickets: From AED 65
Dusshera Mela and Garba Dandiya Ras 2026
This is the family option on Saturday, October 17, and the only afternoon start on this list. Doors open at 4 pm, the event starts at 5 pm, and it runs until midnight. Garba and Dandiya share the day with food, shopping, and festive entertainment. The venue is Amity School in Al Qusais. Tickets start at AED 30. Dussehra itself falls three days later, on October 20.
Date: October 17, 2026
Timings: 5 pm
Venue: Amity School, Al Qusais
Tickets: From AED 30
Falguni Pathak Live in Dubai
Falguni Pathak, widely called the Dandiya queen, performs on Saturday, October 24. That falls after Navratri ends, yet it is the headline Garba night Dubai has this season. Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at AED 60. Children aged 5 to 11 need a kids ticket, and under-fives enter free. Each adult can bring only one child.
Date: October 24, 2026
Timings: 7:30 pm
Venue: Zabeel Park Amphitheatre
Tickets: From AED 60.
Editor's Choice
Our pick is Navratri Utsav on Friday, October 16. It is the easiest entry point into Dandiya nights in Dubai 2026. Tickets start at AED 20, MAX Metro station is a short walk away, and food stalls are inside.
Use the Navratri events Dubai 2026 list above to match a night to your plans. For Dandiya in Dubai this weekend, start with Zabeel Park on Sunday. For the best Dandiya nights in Dubai in 2026 this season, add Navratri Utsav on October 16.
