Dubai will host the inaugural Emirates Loves Palestine cultural event on Saturday, August 29, 2026. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the event, which will showcase Palestinian culture, heritage and traditions.

The event will be held at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, in attendance. It is designed for members of the Palestinian community in the UAE as well as other residents.

Visitors can enjoy Palestinian music and songs, folk arts, comedy performances, handicrafts and cultural heritage displays. Several Palestinian artists and prominent community figures will also take part.

A dedicated section will feature traditional Palestinian cuisine, offering visitors an opportunity to discover dishes associated with different regions and traditions of Palestine. Projects and businesses established by members of the Palestinian community in the UAE will also be showcased.

Organisers said the inaugural event aims to celebrate the Palestinian community in the UAE and strengthen social and cultural ties between Emiratis and Palestinians. It is being organised in collaboration with the Emirates Loves Palestine platform, the UAE-Palestine Friendship Club and the Palestinian Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

Emirates Loves Palestine is part of the wider Emirates Loves initiative, which highlights the cultures, heritage and contributions of the UAE’s diverse communities.