Ramadan 2027 in Dubai
Citywide
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in Dubai on Monday 8 February and end on 8 or 9 March, before Eid Al Fitr, according to astronomical forecasts. Non-Muslim visitors do not fast, but avoid eating, drinking and smoking in public during the day; in the evening the city lives to the rhythm of iftars.
Dates
- 8 February 2027 – 8 March 2027 — Ramadan 1448 (astronomical estimate, subject to moon sighting)
Source: Khaleej Times, d'après l'UAE Astronomy Centre — accessed 19 October 2026
Expected dates
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which moves back by about eleven days each year. For the year 1448 of the Hijri calendar, astronomical forecasts reported by the Emirati press place its start on Monday 8 February 2027. It lasts 29 or 30 days, and Eid Al Fitr, the festival that ends it, will fall on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March. The exact dates depend on the sighting of the crescent moon and are confirmed the evening before.
What changes for visitors
According to the official UAE portal, non-Muslims are not required to fast. A few points of etiquette apply during the day:
- in public, avoid eating, drinking, chewing gum and smoking, including in your car;
- dress more modestly, with shoulders and knees covered;
- loud music and dancing in public may be frowned upon.
To eat during the day, malls and their food courts set aside separate areas, and many Dubai restaurants stay open for those who are not fasting. Others close during the day and all reopen at iftar.
Opening hours shift: the working day is two hours shorter, malls close late, and some sites change their hours; the Dubai Frame, for instance, opened from 10 am to 7 pm during Ramadan 2026. Tourist sites and leisure parks stay open during the day. At sunset, when the fast is broken, taxis become scarce.
Ramadan evenings
Ramadan is also a festive month once evening falls. At sunset the iftar cannon, Midfa Al Iftar, a tradition dating back to Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's founder, signals the breaking of the fast; it can be heard 8 to 10 km away. Then comes iftar, the meal that breaks the fast:
- free iftars in mosques and Ramadan tents are open to everyone, according to the official portal;
- Hai Ramadan at Expo City Dubai offered iftars on Al Wasl Plaza at its last edition, from 5 pm to 10 pm local time; the 2027 programme has not been published yet.
To experience these evenings in Old Dubai, close to the mosques and souks, Al Seef Heritage Hotel and XVA Art Hotel are in the heart of the old quarters; see our Old Dubai page.
Dubai in February and March 2027
Ramadan 2027 falls in the best season: the average high is 26.1 °C in February and 28.9 °C in March. Sport carries on: the Dubai tennis tournament is played from 14 to 27 February, and racing at Meydan continues until 12 March.
In 2026, Ramadan coincided with the Iranian strikes on the UAE. Foreign ministries do not all give the same advice. Your country's advice:
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Our guide to Dubai and the regional situation has the details. The Ramadan in Dubai guide explains the customs from year to year.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Dubai?
On Monday 8 February 2027 according to astronomical forecasts, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon. It ends on 8 or 9 March.
Do tourists have to fast?
No. They simply avoid eating, drinking, smoking and chewing gum in public during the day.
Are restaurants open during the day?
Many stay open in Dubai for those who are not fasting, and malls set aside separate areas. Others close until iftar.
Is it a good time to visit Dubai?
Yes, for the weather and the atmosphere of the evenings. You simply need to accept shorter hours at some sites and discretion during the day.