A renewed five-year talabat partnership will bring fresh activations to Dubai’s biggest events through 2031.
- talabat and DFRE renew their strategic partnership through 2031.
- Dubai Shopping Festival activations include drone shows and Hatta experiences.
- Ramadan Street Food Festival and Beach Canteen remain in focus.
- Dubai Fitness Challenge events include Dubai Run and Dubai Ride.
Some of Dubai’s best days out begin with a simple plan: browse a few stalls, grab something to eat, watch a show and stay longer than expected. From the buzz of Dubai Shopping Festival to early-morning fitness events, the city’s calendar gives residents plenty of reasons to get out and explore. Now, talabat is extending its partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) for another five years, covering events from 2027 to 2031.
The appeal of these occasions lies in how easily they become part of everyday life. Friends can meet over street food during Ramadan, families can explore Market Outside the Box during shopping season, and fitness enthusiasts can join thousands of participants for Dubai Run. There is always another reason to step out. The renewed partnership will see talabat continue as an official partner and sponsor across an expanded selection of Dubai’s flagship festivals and events.
A winter evening at Dubai Shopping Festival can mean browsing pop-up stalls, catching live entertainment and looking up to watch the drone show light up the sky. Through the renewed agreement, talabat will continue supporting DSF activations across Market Outside the Box, DSF Nights and DSF Hatta, among others. Each offers a different way to experience the city, from outdoor retail and food discoveries to entertainment beyond the usual mall visit.
Food also has a special place in Dubai’s social calendar. During Ramadan, families and friends gather after sunset, explore local food stalls and make time for shared meals. The partnership will continue to cover the Ramadan Street Food Festival and Beach Canteen, where dining, music and outdoor experiences bring people together. Good food gives everyone a reason to linger.
For residents who prefer trainers to shopping bags, Dubai’s community fitness events offer another way to join the action. The renewed agreement includes support for Dubai Fitness Challenge, with Fitness Villages at Kite Beach, Zabeel Park and Al Warqa’a Park, alongside flagship activities such as Dubai Run, Dubai Ride and Dubai Stand Up Paddle in Hatta. The city gets moving together.
These events also show how Dubai’s calendar reaches beyond major tourist attractions. A morning cycling along a closed road, an afternoon discovering food vendors or an evening spent watching live entertainment can bring residents into shared spaces they might not otherwise visit. Dubai’s 2026 retail calendar features 18 citywide events, while the tenth Dubai Fitness Challenge, running from 31 October to 29 November 2026, invites participants to complete 30 minutes of activity daily for 30 days.
For talabat, the new agreement builds on a three-year partnership signed in 2024, with activations under the renewed deal beginning in 2027. For residents, the practical takeaway is a familiar one: more opportunities to discover the city through food, shopping, entertainment and fitness. Keep an eye on the official Dubai events calendar and plan your next outing around the experiences that interest you most!
