Every builder event in the UAE

Tech & startup events in the UAE: questions

What tech and startup events are on in the UAE this week?

34 events between Wednesday 21 October and Tuesday 27 October, including ورشة تدربيبة بعنوان أساسيات الذكاء الاصطناعي وتطبيقاته العملية (Tue 20 Oct), Global Ocean Robotics Day 2026 - Students Colloquium and hybrid workshop (Wed 21 Oct) and Tales of a Dubai Unicorn: Inside Kitopi (Wed 21 Oct).

Are there free tech and startup events in the UAE?

Yes: 86 of the 120 upcoming events are free to attend, such as Tales of a Dubai Unicorn: Inside Kitopi (Wed 21 Oct) and UAE Agentic AI Festival at Dubai Future Foundation (Wed 21 Oct). 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 Hashtag Cafe (7). 2 events are online.

Who organises tech and startup events in the UAE?

The most active organisers on the list are Dubai Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout (13 events), Tech Tuesdays (13 events), AI Agent Builders (7 events) and Dubai Investors Group (7 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 Wednesday 21 October. Times are Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). Cancelled or postponed events stay listed with a notice.