Chinese New Year in Dubai

Marcus Briggs, Non-Executive Director at Icon Gold, takes a look at how Chinese New Year, gold, and Dubai come together each year. The city comes alive every February with dragon dancers, red lanterns, and families from across Asia celebrating the Lunar New Year. Marcus Briggs talks about what draws his own family to the festivities and why the Year of the Fire Horse holds special meaning. 2026 marks the first Fire Horse year since 1966, making it a significant occasion for those who follow the Chinese zodiac. Dubai hosts Chinese New Year celebrations from February 13th to 22nd, 2026. Full Transcript : What does Chinese New Year have to do with Dubai? If you already understand the link between gold and Lunar New Year traditions, the connection makes perfect sense. The Year of the Fire Horse arrives in Dubai from February 13th to the 22nd. This is one of 18 events on Dubai's official 2026 retail calendar. A full decade has passed si