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Film festivals in the United Arab Emirates
We list 22 film festivals in the United Arab Emirates. Of those with a known city, the most are in Dubai (7), Abu Dhabi (2) and Sharjah (2). Beyond general showcases, the largest groups are student and youth film festivals (4) and short film festivals (1). 1 has a confirmed edition in the next six months; the next to open is Sharjah Film Platform | منصة الشارقة للأفلام on October 30, 2026.
Coming up in United Arab Emirates
- Sharjah Film Platform | منصة الشارقة للأفلامSharjah, United Arab EmiratesOctober 30 – November 8, 2026
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By city
All 22 festivals in United Arab Emirates
- Dubai International Film FestivalDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Film FestivalAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Children's International Film FestivalUnited Arab Emirates
- Tropfest ArabiaAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Children's International Film Festival, CIFF.United Arab Emirates
- Gulf Film FestivalDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Golden PalmeraUnited Arab Emirates
- Sharjah International Children's Film FestivalSharjah, United Arab Emirates
- WOIS Film FestUnited Arab Emirates
- ZUMEFFUnited Arab Emirates
- Dubai Motorcycle Film FestivalDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Ras Al Khaimah ArtRas Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- URBAN VISIONS. Architecture and the Future of CitiesUnited Arab Emirates
- Xposure International Photography & Film FestivalUnited Arab Emirates
- Dubai International CINEVERSE Screenplay AwardsDubai, United Arab Emirates
- AIFF Dubai - AI Film Festival DubaiDubai, United Arab Emirates
- BOTB ShortFilmFestUnited Arab Emirates
- SPIN Content FestivalUnited Arab Emirates
- World of Women Film Fair Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates
- Dubai USED Youth Film FestivalDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Indo Dubai International Film FestivalDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Sharjah Film Platform | منصة الشارقة للأفلامSharjah, United Arab EmiratesOctober 30 – November 8, 2026
Built from our directory of 15,028 festivals. Dates are listed only when we could source them (Wikidata or the festival’s own site). Spot a mistake? Tell us.