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Special Events Dog Show, the only show of its kind in the Middle East and a popular family day out, Feb, Dubai Golf and Racing Club Dubai Tennis Championships, Feb, Dubai Tennis Stadium Eid Al-Adha, four-day festival following the main pilgrimage to Mecca, Feb/Mar, throughout the city Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year), Mar, throughout the city Dubai Summer Surprises, summer festival aimed largely at children, Jun-Aug, various venues Dubai Raft Race, teams battle it out from their multicoloured rafts, while spectators revel in the carnival atmosphere on land, Oct, Al-Mina Al-Siyahi Ramadan, during the month of Muslim fasting, bars and pubs close and restaurants stop serving alcohol and even non-Muslims must not eat, drink or smoke on the street, Nov, throughout city UAE Desert Challenge, the first stage of this high-profile motor sport event usually kicks off in style in Dubai, Nov, routes vary National Day Celebrations, celebrating independence from Britain, 2 Dec, throughout city Dubai Rugby Sevens, popular winter event lures crowd with big-name teams and pre-, during- and post-game parties, early Dec, Dubai Exiles Rugby Club Eid Al-Fitr, three-day festival, Dec, throughout the city |
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