Updated yesterday, 11:21 GST
Every builder event in the UAE
Tech and startup events in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, collected daily into one timetable.
173 upcoming · 33 in the next 7 days · 95 free
Hackathons
All 13The next 12 weeks
1 dot = 1 day173 events · All upcoming
173 events · All upcoming
7Nov · SatNovemberToday
8 events
8Nov · SunNovemberTomorrow
5 events
9Nov · MonNovember
1 event
10Nov · TueNovember
8 events
11Nov · WedNovember
4 events
12Nov · ThuNovember
4 events
13Nov · FriNovember
3 events
14Nov · SatNovember
12 events
Tech & startup events in the UAE: questions
- What tech and startup events are on in the UAE this week?
- 33 events between Saturday 7 November and Friday 13 November, including DevFest 2026 by GDG Abu Dhabi (Sat 7 Nov), Hackathon 2026 - UAE, Dubai (Sat 7 Nov) and Claude In Action Masterclass - Abu Dhabi (Sat 7 Nov).
- Are there free tech and startup events in the UAE?
- Yes: 95 of the 173 upcoming events are free to attend, such as DevFest 2026 by GDG Abu Dhabi (Sat 7 Nov) and Tech Entrepreneurs Casual Hangout (Sat 7 Nov). Free events usually still ask you to register on the organiser's page.
- Where are tech and startup events in the UAE held?
- Most often at Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera (13), Caféine Club UAE (13) and Museum of the Future (12). 5 events are online.
- Who organises tech and startup events in the UAE?
- The most active organisers on the list are Dubai Future Foundation (28 events), Dubai Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout (13 events), Tech Tuesdays (13 events) and AI Underground Dubai (12 events).
- How do I register for these events?
- Every listing links to the organiser's own sign-up page, such as Luma, Meetup, Eventbrite or the event's website. GRIDZ doesn't sell tickets or take a cut.
- How up to date is this list?
- Listings are re-checked against the organisers' own pages every day; this list was last refreshed on Friday 6 November. Times are Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). Cancelled or postponed events stay listed with a notice.