Dubai Is Bringing Big Family Vibes This Ramadan With Its Season Of Wulfa!

Ramadan isn’t just a month on the calendar; it’s a whole experience. This year, the Community Development Authority (CDA) is leaning into that neighbourhood feel with their Season of Wulfa campaign. The goal is simple: making sure everyone, from the little ones to the hardworking labourers, feels the Ramadan spirit!

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Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening across the city

Forget standard donation boxes. From February 17 to March 1, Gift It Forward is happening at Al Twar Wedding Hall, transforming it into a community market

In partnership with Dubai Holding, this third-year initiative lets low-income families “shop” for essentials with dignity. Want to help? They’re looking for volunteers to manage the crowds and help out at the stations. You can sign up right on the Dubai Now app.

If there’s one event that screams Dubai, it’s Iftar Dubai!

Thousands of people from every corner of the globe will be sitting down on Feb. 22 for one massive meal under the iconic Al Wasl Plaza dome. It’s a literal masterclass in tolerance and community.

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Raising the next gen through The Little Reader

Between February 23 and March 5, the local Majlises (Al Khawaneej, Nad Al Sheba, Umm Suqeim, and Hatta) are hosting The Little Reader. These are interactive sessions designed to teach kids the values of Ramadan without it feeling like school. There are dedicated sessions for both boys and girls to keep things focused and fun.

Majlis Talk where real conversations happen!

Ramadan is the time for a good Sawalif. Sawalif Al Mayalis will be happening every Thursday during the Holy Month, head to the Majlis for deep dives into family life, covering everything from parenting tips to the why behind marriage reluctance. Or join Hamayel Al Khair, a dedicated series of lectures for women from Feb 22 to March 7 covering religious and family topics across eight different neighborhoods.

Supporting the home-grown hustle

In a cool collab with Salt, the Community Iftar at Kite Beach is focusing on our People of Determination, laborers, and orphans.

It’s all about making sure the most important members of our society get a front-row seat to the festivities (and some great food).

Through the Khair Dubai Be-Ahlaha initiative, the CDA is hiring home-based entrepreneurs to cook Iftar meals for various mosques. It’s a brilliant way to support local talent while feeding those who are fasting. Dubai’s Season of Wulfa is a reminder that while the skyline keeps growing, the heart of the city stays firmly rooted in kindness.

If you’re looking to get involved, these initiatives are crushing it!

• Dubai Cares: Providing nutritious meals to students in Sub-Saharan Africa so no one has to learn on an empty stomach.
• HappyHappy UAE: A global mission focused on distributing Iftar meals and collecting smiles.
• The Giving Family: A local favorite! They just handed out 57,000 meals last week and are always looking for extra hands.

Doing good during the Holy Month just hits different, doesn’t it?

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