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Dopa World - 2 Day Festival Pass (18-19 December 2026)
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Jubilee Park, Expo Cityin 19 weeksThu 17 Dec, 12:00
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Dopa World | Ziad Zaza
Jubilee Park, Expo City
Dopa World is a two-day festival bringing together the new generation of Arab music, culture and creativity at Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai. Taking place from 18--19 December 2026, the festival will feature performances by Saint Levant and Ziad Zaza alongside a curated selection of local brands, food concepts and creative experiences. Created to support and showcase young Arab talent, Dopa World provides a platform for emerging artists, local businesses and creatives while bringing audiences together to celebrate the region's culture and community. More than a concert, Dopa World is a complete festival experience built around music, discovery and connection across two unforgettable nights in Dubai. Date: December 18, 2026 Doors Open: 4:00pm Venue: Jubilee Park, Expo City, Dubai Ticket Categories: Golden Circle General Admission "NOTE: For mobile entry tickets, you will only be able to access your tickets on your phone. They will not be available to print from your online account, nor can they be emailed to you."
- Festivalin 19 weeks
Dopa World | Saint Levant
Jubilee Park, Expo City
Dopa World is a two-day festival bringing together the new generation of Arab music, culture and creativity at Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai. Taking place from 18--19 December 2026, the festival will feature performances by Saint Levant and Ziad Zaza alongside a curated selection of local brands, food concepts and creative experiences. Created to support and showcase young Arab talent, Dopa World provides a platform for emerging artists, local businesses and creatives while bringing audiences together to celebrate the region's culture and community. More than a concert, Dopa World is a complete festival experience built around music, discovery and connection across two unforgettable nights in Dubai. Date: December 19, 2026 Doors Open: 4:00pm Venue: Jubilee Park, Expo City, Dubai Ticket Categories: Golden Circle General Admission "NOTE: For mobile entry tickets, you will only be able to access your tickets on your phone. They will not be available to print from your online account, nor can they be emailed to you."
Trendiness is led by crowd size, then venue quality, ticket demand, category, and cross-source confirmation. We do not sell tickets, so the rank is honest.
Festivals in Dubai: the rundown
4 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Dubai right now. The hottest is New Year's Eve at Dubai city centre (rising, 64/100), followed by Dopa World - 2 Day Festival Pass (18-19 December 2026) and Dopa World | Ziad Zaza. The board leans festival. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
4 festival
Top spots right now
- 1New Year's Eve 路 Dubai city centre 路 Fri 1 Jan64
- 2Dopa World - 2 Day Festival Pass (18-19 December 2026) 路 Jubilee Park, Expo City 路 Thu 17 Dec60
- 3Dopa World | Ziad Zaza 路 Jubilee Park, Expo City 路 Fri 18 Dec60
- 4Dopa World | Saint Levant 路 Jubilee Park, Expo City 路 Sat 19 Dec60
Frequently asked
What's on for festivals in Dubai right now?
Right now Dubai has 4 on the radar under festivals, led by New Year's Eve at Dubai city centre, Dopa World - 2 Day Festival Pass (18-19 December 2026) at Jubilee Park, Expo City, Dopa World | Ziad Zaza at Jubilee Park, Expo City. The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.
What is the biggest event in Dubai?
New Year's Eve at Dubai city centre on Fri 1 Jan. It scores 64 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.
How does Place to Be rank events?
Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.
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Refreshed through the day from live sources. 4 spots on the Dubai radar right now.