Opportunities calendar

UAE seasons and events, with tips based on your past sales.

1. UAE National Day / Eid Al Etihad

   2–3 Dec 2026

   Forecast +AED 6,000 est.

   Last yearSales rose 21% that week, mostly in the evenings.

   AI ideaTry a themed dessert bundle and add evening staff.

   Prepare from 25 NovPlan with AI

2. Dubai Shopping Festival

   11 Dec 2026 – 11 Jan 2027

   Forecast +AED 14,000 est.

   Last yearDowntown sales rose about 15% with more tourists.

   AI ideaFeature English and Arabic menus and grab-and-go items at Downtown.

   Prepare from 4 DecPlan with AI

3. Back to school (Term 2)

   5 Jan 2027

   Forecast +AED 3,500 est.

   Last yearMorning sales rose 12% in the first two weeks of term.

   AI ideaLaunch a breakfast combo for parents after the school run.

   Prepare from 29 DecPlan with AI

4. Ramadan

   Approx. 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027

   Forecast +AED 22,000 est.

   Last yearDaytime sales fell 40%; after-Iftar sales more than doubled.

   AI ideaShift hours later and offer Suhoor sharing sets.

   Prepare from 25 JanPlan with AI

5. Eid Al Fitr

   Approx. 10 Mar 2027

   Forecast +AED 7,500 est.

   Last yearSharing items sold 30% more over the Eid weekend.

   AI ideaOffer sharing platters and gift boxes for pre-order.

   Prepare from 1 MarPlan with AI

6. Eid Al Adha

   Approx. 17 May 2027

   Forecast +AED 4,000 est.

   Last yearMarina and Al Barsha dipped 18%; Downtown held steady.

   AI ideaFocus promotions on Downtown while residents travel.

   Prepare from 7 MayPlan with AI

Ramadan and Eid dates are approximate and depend on moon sighting.