Sat 14 Feb - Sun 15 Feb
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Timing and schedule

Open hours

12:00 to 22:30

11:00

Gates Open

12:00

Show Starts

Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai 2026

Celebrate Urdu’s spirit through poetry, music, storytelling, and cultural expression!
Sat 14 Feb - Sun 15 Feb
Sold out

Timing and schedule

Open hours

12:00 to 22:30

11:00

Gates Open

12:00

Show Starts

Celebrate the beauty of Urdu as Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai returns for its 2026 edition. Organized by Rekhta, this two-day festival transforms Zabeel Park into a cultural hub on February 14 and 15, welcoming visitors from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

 

Across both days, the programme brings together the heart of Urdu expression, mushairas, ghazals, qawwali, Sufi music, Bollywood performances, theatre, dance, and more. Guests can also savour traditional foods, browse handicrafts, and explore cultural experiences inspired by Urdu’s rich legacy.

 

With over 75 artists and speakers, this third UAE edition remains the country’s only festival dedicated entirely to Urdu language, literature, and culture. More than 15,000 visitors are expected to attend, making 2026 its biggest celebration yet.

  • The world’s biggest festival for a language is in Dubai again
  • Two Days, 75+ artists, 10 Programs, Multiple Art Forms
  • Qawwali, Sufi, Celebrity Discussions, Poetry, Dance, Drama, Stories, Theatrical production, Literary discussions, Food Bazaar, Urdu Bazaar, Books Bazaar and much more.
  • 10 programs in two days.
  • Park entry fee of AED 5 is included in all ticket categories – Show your tickets at the entry gates to get smooth access/entry
  • Unique wrist bands will be issued against each category for multiple entry/exit to the event seating area/s
  • Access to Mehfil Khana and Dayar-e-Izhaar Stages at the festival
  • Access to Aiwan-e-Zaiqa Food Festival – A curated food experience put together for you.  
  • Access to Rekhta’s Urdu Bazaar, stalls offering various art, handicrafts, merchandise, books etc.
  • The biggest car parking areas are near Gate-1, 2 & 4.
  • Free WiFi throughout the park.
  • Clean & and hygienic sanitation
  • Prayer rooms
  • Gate 1- Located on the western side of Area A.
  • Gate 2- At the northern tip of Area A. At the junction of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (D88) and Sheikh Rashid Road (D75)
  • Gate 3- Located on the northern side of Area A. Just off Sheikh Rashid Road and near the footbridge to Karama.

By car: To reach your destination head northeast on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St/D88 and continue straight to stay on the same road. Turn right onto Sheikh Rashid Rd/D75, then turn right following the signs for Za'abeel Park/Area B/Area C/Area A. Continue straight and enter the roundabout. GPS navigation is highly advised. 

 

By public transportation: You can easily reach your destination by taking the MRed lines towards the Max Metro Station and take a short walk from there. 

By Metro: Opt for the Dubai Metro Red Line, and alight at Al Jafiliya Metro Station. Gate 1 is just a few hundred yards away.

By Taxi: Direct any Dubai taxi to Zabeel Park; it's easily recognisable and familiar to most drivers.

Location

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Zabeel Park
Zabeel Area, Near Al Jafiliya Metro Station - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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