Dubai’s Navratri celebrations continued with Navratri Bazaar on 3 October at Shangri-La Dubai, featuring an exhibition, fashion show and press conference announcing the upcoming Dandiya Raas on 10 October at Mamzar Park.
Dubai, UAE – 4 October 2026: Dubai came alive with the spirit of Navratri as Navratri Bazaar was successfully held on 3 October 2026 at Shangri-La Dubai, bringing together fashion, lifestyle, businesses, exhibitors and the wider community for a vibrant celebration of culture and festive spirit. The event featured a specially curated exhibition and fashion show, providing a platform for businesses, fashion brands, entrepreneurs and exhibitors to showcase their products, collections and creativity. The event created an engaging environment where visitors could explore fashion, lifestyle and festive offerings while experiencing the energy of the Navratri season.
A major highlight of Navratri Bazaar was the press conference held at Shangri-La Dubai, which brought together media representatives, organisers, participants and members of the business and social community. The press conference focused on the successful Navratri Bazaar event as well as the upcoming festive celebration, Dandiya Raas 2026. During the press conference, the organisers shared details of the upcoming Dandiya Raas, scheduled to take place on 10 October 2026 at Mamzar Park, Dubai. The event is being presented as a large-scale Navratri celebration designed to bring people together through music, traditional Garba and Dandiya, entertainment, fashion, food and a lively festive atmosphere. The upcoming celebration will feature popular Bollywood performers Preety & Pinky, along with Chetan Fefar and Durgesh Vaghela, offering audiences an evening of live musical entertainment and traditional Navratri celebrations.
The programme will also include a live band and DJ Chandan, while RJ Urmin will host the evening. The Dandiya Raas celebration is expected to attract families, young people, entrepreneurs and members of the Indian and wider multicultural community in Dubai. With live performances, Garba and Dandiya, the event aims to combine traditional festive celebrations with a modern entertainment experience. Speaking about the events, Sara Chaudhary and Geeta Sharma highlighted their vision of creating meaningful platforms that bring together culture, entertainment, fashion, businesses and community networking.
The organisers also emphasised that events such as Navratri Bazaar and Dandiya Raas provide valuable opportunities for entrepreneurs and brands to connect directly with their target audiences, showcase their products and become part of Dubai’s growing calendar of multicultural celebrations. The successful completion of Navratri Bazaar marked an important milestone for the organisers, with the exhibition and fashion show receiving participation from businesses and exhibitors representing different sectors. The event also provided a platform for fashion and lifestyle brands to engage with visitors in a festive setting. The press conference served as an opportunity to look ahead to the next major celebration while bringing attention to the scale and entertainment lineup planned for Dandiya Raas 2026.
The organisers are inviting Dubai residents, families, entrepreneurs, fashion enthusiasts and Navratri lovers to join the celebration on 10 October at Mamzar Park, Dubai for an evening dedicated to music, dance, culture and community. With the success of Navratri Bazaar and the anticipation surrounding Dandiya Raas, the organisers aim to continue creating events that celebrate cultural traditions while offering businesses, brands and the community opportunities to connect and grow.
Dandiya Raas 2026
Date 10 October 2026
Venue Mamzar Park, Dubai Featuring Preety & Pinky, Chetan Fefar & Durgesh Vaghela
Entertainment Live Band & DJ Chandan
Host RJ Urmin