Exhibitions and more at Dubai World Trade Centre

This two-month event transforms the Dubai World Trade Centre into a world-class facility for sport. Visitors can rent courts and play themselves or simply attend as a spectator of the sports on display, which include rugby, basketball, tennis and skateboarding among others. The most popular sports as well as more niche interests share the stage at this event, which is completely open to the public each summer.

Crazy for candy? Check out the SSME trade show and try out some new flavors you're unlikely to find anywhere else. Whether you're addicted to Belgian chocolate or a budding biscuit connoisseur, there's something for all tastes. Previous events have included 231 companies from 38 countries, proving that SSME is the premier treat in the region.

If "live fast, die young" is your mantra, you won't want to miss the autumnal motor show in Dubai. There's more to this event than exploring the showrooms; see the cars in action at the Red Bull Car Park Drift, featuring contestants from several nearby nations battling it out for the "King of Drift" title.

Uniquely situated in the cultural capital of the Middle East, the Dubai World Trade Centre stands amid a number of other attractions that are well worth visiting too. Peaceful Zabeel Park is located just next to the center, populated with beautiful palms and opportunities to go boating or play miniature golf. Try to visit on a weekday to beat the crowds.

Those who have worked up an appetite might want to visit the Shakespeare and Co. ​café and pâtisserie, a nearby restaurant catering to people with a serious sweet tooth. Take in your surroundings – a texture-rich blend of Alice in Wonderland and Eastern design – while tasting the all-natural, artisanal chocolate for a divine sensory experience. A stroll around the DWTC is the best way to discover the area's shops, cafés, restaurants and other facilities, just be sure to make time in your itinerary to explore!