Things to do in Dubai in November 2026: shows, Dubai Run and Global Village
The Dubai Fitness Challenge, a month of big sport, Trevor Noah at Dubai Opera and concerts at Coca-Cola Arena.
The 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge runs from 31 October to 29 November. Its flagship days are Dubai Ride on 1 November, stand-up paddle at Hatta Dam on 7 and 8 November, Dubai Run along Sheikh Zayed Road and through Downtown on 22 November, and Dubai Yoga on 29 November.
It is also a heavy month for sport. The DP World Tour Championship golf runs from 12 to 15 November, the Dubai T100 Triathlon from 13 to 15 November, Dubai Sail Grand Prix on 21 and 22 November and the Emirates Dubai 7s from 27 to 29 November. Premier Padel's Dubai P1 runs from 8 to 15 November.
Dubai Opera opens the month with Benjamin Clementine on 1 November, then Ministry of Sound Classical on 7 November. Trevor Noah plays four nights on 25, 26, 28 and 29 November, and Hiba Tawaji and Ibrahim Maalouf share the stage on 27 November.
At Coca-Cola Arena, Jony plays on 4 November and Atif Aslam on 27 November. Synthony x Faithless is at Bla Bla by McGettigan's on 21 November, and Artbat present Upperground at Ushuaia Dubai Harbour Experience on 28 November.
Global Village opened its 31st season on 14 October with the theme A More Wonderful World. It is open from 4pm to midnight Monday to Thursday, with an extra hour on weekends. Free parking is available, and buses 102, 103, 104 and 106 run there from several metro and bus stations.
Benjamin ClementineSun 1 Nov · Dubai Opera, Dubai See ticketsSource: Khaleej Times: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026, Gulf Business: Dubai Fitness Challenge key dates, The National, Khaleej Times: Global Village Season 31
