The reasons are endless to visit Dubai. As well as the usual trappings like dhow cruises, tantalizing culinary delights, and dune and wadi jeep safaris, Dubai also offers a world of other delights. The destination is also famous for the many events and festivals that are organized throughout the year. These are some of the main galas that are expected in Dubai during 2011.

Dubai shopping festival

The Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 will welcome millions of visitors from January 20 to February 20. All shopping centers and souks are preparing to receive this mega event, in which consumers usually shell out more than a billion dollars year after year. Get ready for massive discounts on a galaxy of products during DSF 2011.

Omega Dubai Desert Classic

This is one of the most expensive golf events in the world and attracts the best names in the world of golf. The Omega Dubai Desert Classic is among the most coveted events in the UAE. The ‘Emirates Golf Club’ will sizzle with the event in February.

taste of dubai

Foodies will do well to look for cheap airline flights to Dubai with the month of March in mind. This is the time for “Taste of Dubai”, an open-air food and drink event, where some of Dubai’s most popular restaurants serve up legendary dishes.

Dubai World Cup

This is a huge heavyweight event in the Dubai festival calendar. After all, worth some $25.26 million, the Dubai World Cup is the richest horse racing event in Dubai. Like every year, in March, the Meydan racecourse will come alive with the best horses and jockeys in the world.

Dubai Dance Festival

For dance fans, July will be a great time to take advantage of one of the Dubai travel deals. Dancers from some of Dubai’s most renowned dance companies will burn down the Community Center for Theater and Arts. There would be many workshops too, where one can learn different dance moves.

Summer surprises in Dubai

Those missing out on the Dubai Shopping Festival can catch up by visiting Dubai Summer Surprises from June to July. The festival offers a world of irresistible discount shopping in the different souks and shopping malls. Since Dubai Summer Surprises is more geared towards families, there are plenty of things to do and see, such as taking the kids to participate in children’s events, see circuses and other live performances. The festival is a few months away, so now is the time to start looking for deals on flights to Dubai.

UAE Desert Challenge

This is a heart-pounding annual motor racing event that attracts motorcyclists as well as car and truck drivers from many parts of the world. The dangerous desert track is a true test of the skill and tenacity of the daredevils taking part in the race.