Your home could be crowned Dubai’s most stunning Ramadan residence. Here’s how to enter the contest.
Dubai residents have a golden opportunity this Ramadan — literally. A citywide home decoration contest is now open for entries, offering a top cash prize of Dh100,000, with 15 winners set to be rewarded for creatively bringing the spirit of the Holy Month to their homes.
“Now in its second year, Dubai’s Best Decorated Ramadan Homes competition invites families across the emirate to turn their home façades into vibrant, creative displays that celebrate Ramadan’s values of generosity, togetherness, and community. Entries close on March 11, 2026, giving residents a limited time to set up their decorations and capture them on camera.”
Prize Money Breakdown
The competition will award a total of 15 cash prizes, distributed as follows:
- 1st place: Dh100,000
- 2nd place: Dh80,000
- 3rd place: Dh60,000
- 4th place: Dh40,000
- 5th place: Dh20,000
- 10 additional winners: Dh10,000 each
This brings the total prize pool to Dh400,000, offering a strong incentive for households across Dubai to get creative with their Ramadan home displays
About the Competition
Organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in partnership with Arabic daily Emarat Al Youm, the initiative is part of the wider Ramadan in Dubai campaign. It builds on a long-standing Gulf tradition of decorating homes during the Holy Month, transforming it into a city-wide celebration of light, design, and Emirati cultural heritage.
Shaima Al Suwaidi, Director of Brand Dubai, described the competition as a way to turn a personal tradition into a shared civic experience. “When one home decorates, neighbours follow. Streets come alive. What begins as a family gesture becomes a collective expression of what Ramadan means to Dubai,” she said.
Ibrahim Shukrallah, Editor-in-Chief of Emarat Al Youm, echoed this view, noting that the illuminated façades do more than beautify the streets—they act as a visual language of warmth, hospitality, and family spirit that define the month. The publication will feature participating homes throughout the competition, giving entrants additional visibility across its readership.
How to Enter
The competition is open to all residents of Dubai. To participate:
- Decorate the front façade of your home with lighting and decorative elements inspired by Ramadan.
- Film a creative video of your decorated home that reflects the themes of the Year of Family.
- Upload the video to your public Instagram account.
- Use the hashtag
#Dubai_Best_Decorated_Ramadan_Homes_2026and tag@branddubai.
Submissions close on 11 March 2026
Why It Matters Beyond the Prizes
This competition goes beyond a typical community contest. On one level, it is a fun, family-friendly activity that encourages residents to come together and enhance the look and feel of their neighbourhoods during Ramadan. On another, it serves as a living archive of how Dubai’s diverse communities express cultural identity and creativity during the Holy Month.
Sara Merdas, a member of the organising committee, explained: “Every decorated home adds to the shared experience. The sum of individual efforts shapes the ambience of the entire city.”
For families seeking a meaningful Ramadan project this year, the competition offers a rare opportunity to celebrate tradition, bond with neighbours, and even win a life-changing cash prize—all before the Holy Month ends.
