Durga Puja Dubai 2026: Dates, Pandal Updates & Guide

Updated 13 October 2026. Durga Puja’s main UAE calendar period is 16–20 October, but this guide does not claim that a Dubai pandal is confirmed unless a current organiser notice supports it. In the official sources reviewed for this update, we could not verify a complete Dubai-specific public venue and daily timetable. The confirmed community event currently listed by PSOP UAE is in Ajman, not Dubai.

Durga Puja 2026 dates in the UAE

The main Durga Puja period is commonly listed as Friday, October 16 to Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Use this as a broad planning guide—not as a substitute for local ritual timings.

Tithi transitions and ritual observance can vary by location and tradition, particularly around Ashtami, Navami and Sandhi Puja. Check a Dubai-specific panchang and the committee’s schedule rather than copying a time from another city.

Check the Dubai Hindu calendar on Drik Panchang.

Where to find a Dubai Durga Puja pandal

There is no single permanent public pandal directory for Dubai, and we could not verify a current 2026 Dubai venue-and-timings list from a primary organiser at the time of this update. Areas such as Oud Metha, Karama, Garhoud and Al Qusais have Indian community facilities, but do not assume a specific hall is hosting Puja unless the organiser confirms it.

Use this confirmation checklist before treating a Dubai venue as a real 2026 listing:

1. Open the organiser’s official website or verified account and confirm the notice says 2026.
2. Check the full venue name, emirate, street address or map pin—not just a neighbourhood name.
3. Verify the schedule for Shashthi through Dashami, including pushpanjali, Sandhi Puja, bhog and any cultural programme you plan to attend.
4. Ask whether registration, membership, an admission ticket, ID or separate meal tokens are required.
5. Check same-day updates for venue changes, opening time, parking and entry rules.

A current 2026 announcement from Probashi Sonatony Oikya Porishod UAE lists a celebration at Winner Sports Club, Al Raghaib 2, Ajman. This is a verified nearby UAE option—not a Dubai pandal. Confirm the travel distance, daily schedule and registration requirements with the organiser before deciding whether to attend. Read PSOP’s official 2026 announcement.

Pushpanjali, aarti, bhog and cultural nights

• Pushpanjali: Ask whether flowers are provided, how many prayer slots run, and whether registration is required.
• Sandhi Puja: This is a specific ritual window; do not rely on a generic time from another city.
• Bhog: Check serving time, ticket/token rules, vegetarian options and whether food is included.
• Cultural programme: Confirm artist names, showtime, seating and separate ticket requirements from the organiser.
• Vijayadashami: Ask the committee about sindoor khela, farewell rituals and any approved immersion arrangements.

Tickets, dress and practical tips

Entry arrangements are set by each committee: some may use free registration, membership, a donation or separate tickets for cultural performances. Do not assume bhog, parking or all-day access is included. Before leaving, check the venue address, QR-code policy, child admission rules, bag restrictions, photography rules, step-free access, seating, washrooms and transport.

Comfortable festive clothing and footwear make a long programme easier. Carry identification only if the organiser requests it, save the confirmation message offline, and follow volunteers’ instructions. In the UAE, do not bring open flames, incense or fireworks unless the venue expressly allows them and authorised organisers handle them.

Questions to ask the committee

• What are the exact times for pushpanjali, bhog and the evening cultural programme?
• Can visitors attend without membership, and is registration needed for each family member?
• Are meals or prasad available, and are meal tokens or separate payments required?
• What are the parking/drop-off options and the nearest public-transport connection?

Frequently asked questions

When is Durga Puja in Dubai in 2026?

The main festival days are October 16–20, 2026. Check the local committee for its programme and ritual timings.

Are Dubai pandal locations and aarti timings confirmed?

We could not verify one authoritative Dubai-wide schedule. Confirm each venue, registration and timings directly with the organiser before travelling.

Is the Ajman celebration in Dubai?

No. The published Probashi Sonatony Oikya Porishod announcement lists Winner Sports Club in Ajman.

More festival planning

• Dussehra 2026 in Dubai: Puja and community guide
• Durga Puja and Dussehra 2026 across the UAE
• Durga Puja 2026 UAE: complete festival guide
• Official Dubai events calendar

Quick checklist before visiting a pandal

Before you leave, work through this short checklist:

• Save the organiser’s latest announcement, venue pin and contact number.
• Confirm the date, opening time, puja/anjali slots and registration requirements.
• Keep the ticket, QR code or registration message accessible.
• Ask about seating, accessible entry, restrooms and the nearest drop-off point if travelling with children or older relatives.
• Check whether bhog, food tokens or donations require separate payment.
• Review the venue’s rules for photography, offerings, bags, incense and open flames.
• Use the committee’s Dubai/UAE schedule for ritual timings; do not assume a time from an Indian city applies locally.

Update note: Event details are included only where a current source could be checked. Confirm final schedules with organisers before attending.