Looking for upcoming events to celebrate the festival of Holi in the UAE 2025? We’ve got you covered!
For the uninitiated, Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring by Indians all over the world. Naturally, in a country as diverse as the UAE with a diverse diaspora, it’s no surprise that there’s no dearth of events taking place in honour of the event.
Take a look and get booking to have the most colourful day out with your loved ones!
Check out all the events to celebrate Holi in the UAE 2025
Holi Music Mantra Season 2
Get ready for the biggest Holi celebration in Dubai – the second season of Holi Music Mantra!
A vibrant festival of colors, music, and joy awaits everyone, featuring a surprise celebrity singer, top DJs spinning Indian Holi beats, and a lively atmosphere.
This family-friendly event is the perfect combination of the spirit of Holi with traditional Indian food stalls, organic colours, and non-stop music and entertainment.
Celebrate with your loved ones and create unforgettable memories with Bollywood Holi songs, energetic DJ sets, and a colourful experience like never before.
Details:
- When: 6 April
- Where: Zabeel Park Amphitheater
- Tickets: Starting AED 80, visit Platinumlist
Holi Hai – Color Mela
Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day filled with fun, music, and vibrant festivities!
Get ready for a day packed with joy, laughter, and endless colours as you groove to the beats of live DJs, enjoy delicious food, and experience the thrill of the color blast.
It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Details:
- When: 1 April
- Where: Zabeel Park Amphitheater
- Tickets: Starting AED 30, visit Platinumlist
Atrangi Holi
Now here’s a holi that’s truly atrangi or unique! Marking the festival of colours with herbal colour options for a safe celebration.
Enjoy live dhol performances to set the perfect mood that’ll transport you straight to the streets of India. There’s also a dedicated play area for the little ones, food and beverage stalls to keep you fuelled and a VIP area with premium facilities.
This event offers a blend of traditional and modern Holi celebrations, making it perfect for all!
Details:
- When: 14 March
- Where: The Square, Dubai Sports City
- Tickets: Onsite
Holi Sundowner 2025
This 12-hour-long celebration is a sundowner you’re not going to be forgetting anytime soon!
Play with organic colours as the DJ spins the hottest Bollywood beats for an epic celebration. And just when you think it’s done, the party’s going to kick up a notch with an extended celebration, transitioning from daytime festivities to an evening dance party.
Don’t miss out!
Details:
- When: 14 March
- Where: JA Shooting Club, Jebel Ali
- Tickets: Onsite
Food special – Punjab Grill Abu Dhabi
This Holi, let the colours explode on your plate at Punjab Grill, the Michelin-recognised Indian fine dining restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi.
Enjoy a myriad of colourful and delicious dishes, including the irresistible Chaat Platter, featuring the likes of classics such as Pani Puri, Dahi Bhalla, and Palak Patta Chaat.
Next, dive into indulgent appetisers like Sumac Spiced Chicken Tikka, Kundapur Ghee Roast Shrimps; or the Pulled Jackfruit Birria Tacos, Rangila Paneer Tikka and more! When it comes to the mains, you’re in for a treat with the likes of Mutton Rogan Josh, Dum ka Cauliflower and Broccoli, etc.
To wrap up your Holi celebration, end on a sweet note with our heavenly traditional holi desserts with a modern twist, including the Thandai Panna Cotta with Berries. Get booking and don’t miss out!
Details:
- When: 14-16 March
- Where: Punjab Grill Abu Dhabi, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
- Tickets: A la carte