People come to Dubai to experience world-class tourism and while they are at it, they do a bit of luxury shopping too. The city is absolutely exquisite with ultramodern architecture wherever you see.

From skyscrapers to absolute fun things to do, Dubai is the perfect place for a family vacation, a vacation for two or for a traveler who is ready to explore. The world comes to Dubai to entertain themselves and live freely which is why it happens to be the most exciting city in all of United Arab Emirates.

Apart from people, there are so many events that take place in Dubai on a year-round basis. This means that each time you visit Dubai you can experience something special is going on. Let’s take a look at all the happenings that are due in February, this year.

Swap Shop

Thirty vendors come in on the 2nd of February at Garden on 8’s al fresco setup. This is no ordinary stuff for it’s a Fashion Swap Shop! It is inviting all the shoppers to come in and swap their unwanted items with brand new items. To add to the fun there’s also free mini-manicures and makeovers and while you’re at it, bounce to the bar and the restaurant to refresh yourself. Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City is the place, be there!

Dubai Tour’16

The professional cycle race is on for a third year in the city of tremendous nightlife. Head to Dubai International Marine Club, from 3rd to 6th of February to experience the event getting pumped up with strength with each year and enjoy free admission.

Beach Party

Everybody just party on the beach! To entertain the tourists coming in for Dubai Shopping Festival, visitors can enjoy various entertainment sessions. There are fire jugglers, stilt walkers, unicyclists and lots more. All of this is for free, every day from 10 am to midnight.

Concerts Due this month: Arijit Singh, Mohammed Assaf and Maitre Gims

Arijit Singh comes to Dubai, the Indian playback singer with an enchanting voice. You can watch him perform live at Dubai World Trade Centre on February 5th. The place will also be enthralled with the presence of Maitre Grim, a rapper, songwriter and singer. It’s his first-ever show in Dubai, give him a visit and watch the uplifting crowd at 7 pm, the same day. Not only that, Global Village will also be charmed with the presence of Mohammed Assaf as this Palestinian star plans on becoming a major attraction on the 5th of February.

‘Get Fit’ at the Beach

An amazing set of wellness activities designed for fitness enthusiasts, the event begins on February 5th all the way to February 6th. There are giveaways, competitions and clinics for everyone. Get fit with a volleyball tournament, or practice yoga. Feel like getting into the sea? Jump into a kayak for a race, a stand up paddle board race and other waterpark challenges. Don’t forget the cycling race and BTME Beach Tennis Club at Sea Breeze. This sure is action-packed fun for all of you.

Pakistan Super League

Professional Twenty20 cricket league run by Pakistan Cricket Board comes to Dubai as it plans on hosting new series. This sure is a whirl of excitement for all the cricket fans starting from February 4th all the way to 26th. To experience the absolute, fun head to Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Omega Dubai Desert Classic’16

A PGA European Tour comes to Dubai at the Emirates Gold Club’s Majlis Course. Omega Dubai Desert Classic 2016 attracts various names in golf that have really impacted it overall. It begins on 1st February all the way to the 7th of the month.

Triathlon – Challenge Dubai 2016

This is a real challenge taking place in place in Dubai. It’s a triathlon with a 1.9km swim, followed by 90km bike race through the city and ends with a 21km run along the sandy coastline, finishing in Jumeirah Beach Park. The event is enthralling and is soon to be announced so wait for the extreme enticement to come your way!

Gulf Photo Plus’16

Calling all photographers in one place, GPP 2016 is an annual event and the only photography festival in the entire region. The amateurs will have a chance to meet the professionals as they attend workshops and various other activities. It starts on 5th of February and ends on the 12th – a week packed with fun-filled excitement for all the photographers!

If you haven’t really booked your tickets, now is the time to act! Or if you were there to attend the Global Village and other festivities, grab a little bit of fun from these happenings as well and enjoy your trip to Dubai!