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X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026
📢 Call for Papers: closed on August 31, 2026
At a glance
- Dates
- October 15–17, 2026
- Where
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- DevOps · also Cloud, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- Closed on August 31, 2026
- Organizer
- See official site
- Official link
- Checked on October 17, 2026
Official link last checked: October 17, 2026 · how we verify
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About
X-Ops Conference Dubai is an in-person conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates focused on DevOps, Cloud, Kubernetes. The event gathers DevOps engineers and platform teams for a day of talks, workshops, and peer networking in 2026. Content covers CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, container orchestration, and site reliability practices. The conference takes place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
FAQ — X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026
When and where does X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026 take place?+
X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026 takes place October 15–17, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Is X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026 in-person or online?+
X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026 is an in-person event.
Is the Call for Papers for X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026 still open?+
No — the Call for Papers closed on August 31, 2026.
How do I register for X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, xopsconference.com. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked October 17, 2026.
What topics does X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026 cover?+
X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026 covers DevOps, Cloud, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, SRE, Reliability. X-Ops Conference Dubai is an in-person conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates focused on DevOps, Cloud, Kubernetes.
How many days is X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026?+
X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026 runs for 3 days, October 15–17, 2026.
Is there a next edition after X-Ops Conference Dubai 2026?+
No later edition has been announced on the organizer's site yet. This page is kept as the archive of the 2026 edition.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Dubai
Contains sponsored linksLate November and early December are among Dubai's most comfortable weeks of the year: the summer heat is long gone, daytime highs sit in the high twenties Celsius, and terraces, beach clubs and outdoor markets are in full swing. For a DevOps, SRE and platform-engineering crowd arriving from 30 November to 3 December, evenings outdoors are easy. The city's tech corridor around Dubai Internet City and Media City gives the trip a fitting backdrop of regional engineering offices.
Getting there & around
Dubai International (DXB) is the main gateway and sits close to the city; Al Maktoum International (DWC) serves a smaller share of carriers out toward Jebel Ali. The Metro Red Line has stations inside DXB Terminals 1 and 3 and runs along Sheikh Zayed Road through the main business districts. Taxis and ride-hailing are plentiful and typically reach central hotel areas in roughly 20-30 minutes outside peak traffic.
Skip the taxi queue — pre-book a fixed-price airport transfer with Welcome Pickups. Exploring beyond the city? compare rental cars on EconomyBookings.
Staying connected
Hotel and venue Wi-Fi is generally reliable, but note that the UAE restricts many VoIP calling apps on local networks, so voice and video calls home may not work the way you expect. A travel eSIM activated before you land keeps your own data connection and messaging working from the moment you clear immigration. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Burj Khalifa - At the Top. The observation decks on levels 124 and 148 give the clearest sense of how the city is laid out along the coast. Book a timed slot in advance, since popular sunset entries sell out well ahead. Allow about ninety minutes including the queue and the ride up. Tickets on Klook →
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. Low wind-tower houses and narrow shaded lanes preserve the pre-oil city, and early-winter weather makes wandering them comfortable. Cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra water taxi to reach the spice and gold souks on the Deira side. Two to three hours covers both banks at an easy pace.
Dubai Frame. A 150-metre picture frame in Zabeel Park deliberately positioned so one side looks toward the old districts and the other toward the modern skyline. It is a quick, well-organised visit and a useful orientation stop early in a trip. Around an hour is enough, and late afternoon light is best. Tickets on Go City →
Dubai Marina and the JBR beachfront. A dense cluster of towers around an artificial waterway, with a promenade that comes alive after dark on mild winter evenings. Good territory for an evening meal or an informal post-conference gathering. The Metro and tram both reach it, so it works well without a car.
Good to know
Which airport should I fly into?
Dubai International (DXB) is the practical choice for almost all visitors and connects directly to the Metro Red Line. Al Maktoum International (DWC) is much farther from the centre and served by fewer airlines.
Do I need to rent a car?
No. The Metro, trams and abundant taxis and ride-hailing services cover the districts most attendees need, and parking in the central business areas can be awkward.
What is the weather like in early December?
Pleasant and fairly dry, with daytime highs in the high twenties Celsius and cooler evenings around twenty degrees. Pack light clothing plus a layer for evenings and heavily air-conditioned interiors.
Any local practicalities worth knowing?
Card payments are accepted almost everywhere and the currency is the dirham. Entry requirements differ by nationality, so check current UAE government guidance before you travel.
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