Dubai has plenty of brand-new offerings to fill a 2026 trip, starting with the hotel. Plus, there are great events going on right now.
There are multiple new luxury properties opening in Dubai throughout the year, including a few representing their brands in the city or country for the first time, such as Six Senses The Palm, Dubai; Kimpton Dubai; and Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai.
A new Nobu restaurant opened last month. Nobu One Za’abeel is situated within The Link at One Za’abeel.
Lost World Aquarium at Atlantis is open following extensive renovations. Jumeirah, meanwhile, recently opened its Jumeirah Eco Village, which educates visitors through interactive storytelling and exhibits like beehive installations, as well as through topics such as biodiversity, food security and marine conservation.
As for events, Dubai Fashion Week is currently running through Feb. 6 in the Dubai Design District. On Feb. 8, the Burj2Burj half-marathon takes participants between Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Meanwhile, Feb. 15, the city welcomes the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, a UCI Gran Fondo World Championships 2026 qualifying event. Ramadan also begins in mid-February, and Visit Dubai has ample suggestions for how to spend the holiday in the destination.
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