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Ramadan in Dubai Planner
Enter your travel dates. We'll tell you whether they fall in Ramadan, the iftar and dawn times for your first day, and what changes for visitors.
Ramadan 2027 is expected from about February 8 to March 9, with Eid al-Fitr around March 10 (dates depend on the moon). Visiting is fine: restaurants in malls and hotels stay open, but don't eat, drink or smoke in public in daytime, dress modestly and expect later opening hours. Iftar is at sunset, around 6:15–6:35pm.
Ramadan etiquette for visitors
- Eat and drink discreetly in daytime. Use restaurants and cafés rather than eating on the street, in taxis or on the Metro.
- Dress modestly in public. Shoulders and knees covered in malls, souks and mosques.
- Keep the volume down. No loud music in public, and avoid public displays of affection.
- Join an iftar. Hotels and restaurants serve iftar buffets at sunset, and Ramadan tents run late into the night.
- Say "Ramadan Kareem" — a friendly greeting during the month.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ramadan in 2027?
Our estimate is from about February 8 to March 9, 2027, with Eid al-Fitr around March 10. The exact start depends on the sighting of the new moon, so it can shift by a day.
Can tourists eat and drink in Dubai during Ramadan?
Yes. Restaurants and cafés stay open in daytime, especially in malls and hotels, but it's respectful not to eat, drink or smoke in public places like streets, the Metro or taxis while people are fasting.
What time is iftar in Dubai?
Iftar is at sunset, which in February and March falls between about 6:15 and 6:35pm in Dubai. Pick a date above to see the calculated time.
Do opening hours change during Ramadan?
Yes, by our information. Many malls open later and stay open past midnight, government offices and some attractions shorten their hours, and restaurants get busy at iftar. Check each place's Ramadan hours.
What should I wear in Dubai during Ramadan?
Dress a little more modestly than usual in public, covering shoulders and knees in malls and souks. Beachwear is still fine at the beach and the pool.
Sources and how current this is
The figures on this page are our best estimates, last checked in November 2026. Operators change prices, so check the source before you rely on a number.
Best estimates (not official)
Where no official figure was available, we use our best estimate from published reports, operator sites, reviews and traveler reports. These are marked "est." in the tools above; treat them as a guide, not a quote.
- Ramadan dates — astronomical new-moon calculations as published by Islamic calendar authorities; the start is confirmed by moon sighting and can shift by a day
- Iftar and dawn times — calculated in your browser with NOAA solar-position formulas for Dubai (sunset; dawn at the sun 18.2° below the horizon); official timetables may differ by a few minutes
- Opening hours and etiquette — our summary of reported practice in recent Ramadans; check each venue's Ramadan hours
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