Have No Plans Post-Iftar? Check Out These Ramadan 2026 Events in the UAE
From creative gatherings and art-filled evenings to concerts and souks, the UAE offers nightly experiences after iftar.
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Ramadan 2026 in the United Arab Emirates is bringing a lively roster of evening events that go far beyond iftar dinners. Across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, residents and visitors can enjoy a mix of art-centred activities, music performances, creative workshops and cultural gatherings that reflect the rich traditions and contemporary spirit of the holy month. Here’s your guide to the best post-iftar events happening across the Emirates.
Ramadan Nights by Sharjah Art Foundation
Dates & Timings: February 28 (The Flying Saucer), March 1 (Al Madam Art Centre), March 8 (Khorfakkan Art Centre), 8:00 PM–12:00 AM
This family-friendly series invites visitors to explore creative stations inspired by moonlight, memory and tradition. Held across three evenings in multiple Sharjah-area venues, Ramadan Nights encourages slow-paced post-iftar gatherings with lantern decoration, zine-making, clay coaster design, painting on mini canvases, embroidery on photographs, henna art, games and local snacks — all free and open to the public.
Ramadan Nights at Jameel Arts Centre — Dubai
Dates & Timings: March 6–8, evenings after sunset
Returning for another year, Ramadan Nights at the Jameel Arts Centre combines exhibitions, workshops and evening performances designed to be enjoyed after iftar. Over three nights, visitors can take part in artist-led creative activities, family-friendly workshops, board games, film screenings and stroll the Ramadan souk. A new farmers’ market also joins the programme, spotlighting fresh local produce and artisan goods — offering a communal atmosphere under the stars.
Ramadaniyyat: Naïssam Jalal & Hazem Shaheen — Music Night
Date & Time: March 3, 9:30 PM
For lovers of immersive music, the Ramadaniyyat concert brings together flutist and vocalist Naïssam Jalal and Egyptian oud player Hazem Shaheen for an intimate evening of soulful performance at the NYUAD Arts Center. Blending classical Arabic taqsim with contemporary jazz improvisation, this meditative musical experience creates a reflective setting ideal for Ramadan’s quieter nights.
Image-Makers’ Suhoor & Creative Talks — Abu Dhabi
Dates & Timings: Late night events throughout Ramadan (check local listings)
Hosted at 421 Abu Dhabi, the Image-Makers’ Suhoor programme offers an evening for creative professionals and enthusiasts interested in visual art processes. The night includes artist talks by multidisciplinary artists and hands-on sessions like analog photography techniques and foraging walks for stop-motion materials — all concluding with a communal suhoor meal. Attendance usually requires RSVP.
For Poetry: A Writers’ Suhoor at 421
Taking place on February 26 from 9 p.m. to midnight at 421 Abu Dhabi, “For Poetry: A Writers’ Suhoor” offers a contemplative evening of literary creation and shared reflection for participants aged 18 and above. The programme brings together readings by invited writers including Sarah Afaneh, Maitha Ali and Farah Fawzi Ali, followed by a hands-on creative session led by Sarah Ahmed, founder of the independent literary platform Jaffat El Aqlam.
Participants are encouraged to contribute to a communal poem using a shared typewriter and collaborate on assembling an accordion-style collective book inspired by the surrealist “exquisite corpse” technique. The evening blends poetry, conversation and a light suhoor meal, creating a process-led space that celebrates literary exchange, creativity and community participation regardless of experience level.
Whether you’re in the mood for communal arts events, musical nights, creative workshops, or romantic strolls through Ramadan markets, the UAE’s post-iftar calendar for 2026 ensures there’s plenty to explore each evening of the holy month.