CodeFest

CodeFest

CodeFest

Think it. Vibe it. Ship it.

July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

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About Falak CodeFest

CodeFest is a hybrid sprint for Dubai high schoolers who want to escape tutorial hell. You have one weekend to spin up a Next.js app, vibe-code the UI with v0, and push it live on Vercel. We supply the custom .xyz domains; you supply the execution.

The weekend ends offline. The top teams will step away from the keyboard and head to our IRL Demo Day to pitch their working apps live to a panel of judges.

Stop talking about the future of tech. Come build it.

Event agenda

Discover the Full Falak CodeFest Event Agenda

All times are in Gulf Standard Time (UTC+04:00)

Kickoff

Day 1 : The Launch

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

How to Vibe-Code for Hackathons

​This is a hands-on, execution-first session built to help you start the weekend with clarity, momentum, and a realistic plan.

Aman Sanoj

Co-Founder at Falak.me

Aman Sanoj

Co-Founder at Falak.me

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Opening Remarks & Theme Reveal

Welcome to Falak CodeFest. We go live to officially drop the secret hackathon theme, explain the submission rules, and give a quick rundown on maximizing your v0 and Vercel stack. Once the clock hits 4:00 PM, the coding sprint officially begins.

Main Day

Day 2 : The Build Phase

All Day

Heads-Down Vibecoding

This is pure, uninterrupted build time. Teams collaborate in their own spaces, spinning up their Next.js architectures, generating UI with v0, and connecting their databases. Support and debugging help will be available async via our dedicated channels to keep you unblocked.

Sumup

Day 3 : Demo Day & Awards

12:00 PM

Submissions Close

The coding window snaps shut. All final GitHub repositories and live .xyz deployment links must be submitted. The judging panel begins their technical review to select the top projects.

03:00-06:00 PM

Awards Ceremony & Demo Gala

We gather in person for the grand finale! Connect with the other developers over food, grab your exclusive swag and .xyz custom domains, and watch the top teams present their projects live on stage before we crown the Falak CodeFest champions.

AbdulRahman Maniar

Co-Founder at Falak.me

AbdulRahman Maniar

Co-Founder at Falak.me

Aman Sanoj

Co-Founder at Falak.me

Aman Sanoj

Co-Founder at Falak.me

Event agenda

All times are in Gulf Standard Time (UTC+04:00)

Day 1

The Drop

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

How to Vibe-Code

A crash course in speed. We cover how to leverage v0, Next.js, and Vercel to ship features fast instead of wasting hours on boilerplate and CSS.

Aman Sanoj

Co-Founder at Falak.me

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Theme Reveal & Kickoff

We drop the secret theme, lock in the submission rules. At exactly 5:00 PM, the clock starts. Open your editor.

Day 2

The Build

All Day

Heads-Down Coding

Pure, uninterrupted build time. Spin up your architecture, prompt your UI, and connect your database. Watch the WhatsApp group for event updates, but otherwise, you are on your own. Keep your head down and ship.

Day 3

The Pitch (IRL)

12:00 PM

Last Push

The coding window closes. All GitHub repos must be pushed and your deployment links must be live. Our panel begins the technical review.

03:00-06:00 PM

IRL Demo Day

We take it offline. Grab your swag, get some food, and network with Dubai's sharpest young builders. The top teams take the stage to demo their live apps and collect their prizes.

AbdulRahman Maniar

Co-Founder at Falak.me

Aman Sanoj

Co-Founder at Falak.me

Sponsorship

Meet out sponsors who help to bring CodeFest live

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Questions

Do I need to be an expert coder?

How do teams work? What if I don't have one?

Do I have to be at the venue for the entire weekend?

What is the theme? What are we building?

What do I need to bring to Demo Day?

Registration

Solo Pass

Just you and your editor.

1 Hackathon entry

1-year .xyz custom domain

v0 platform credits

IRL Demo Day access (Food covered)

Individual

AED 10

Buy Ticket

Squad Pass

Bring your co-founders. Max 5 builders.

Up to 5 Hackathon entries

1-year .xyz custom domains

v0 platform credits

IRL Demo Day access (Food covered)

Team

AED 20-50

AED 10 / Builder

Buy Ticket

Registration

Solo Pass

Just you and your editor.

1 Hackathon entry

1-year .xyz custom domain

v0 platform credits

IRL Demo Day access (Food covered)

Individual

AED 10

Buy Ticket

Squad Pass

Bring your co-founders. Max 5 builders.

Up to 5 Hackathon entries

1-year .xyz custom domains

v0 platform credits

IRL Demo Day access (Food covered)

Team

AED 20-50

AED 10 / Builder

Buy Ticket

Registration

Solo Pass

Just you and your editor.

1 Hackathon entry

1-year .xyz custom domain

v0 platform credits

IRL Demo Day access (Food covered)

Individual

AED 10

Buy Ticket

Squad Pass

Bring your co-founders. Max 5 builders.

Up to 5 Hackathon entries

1-year .xyz custom domains

v0 platform credits

IRL Demo Day access (Food covered)

Team

AED 20-50

AED 10 / Builder

Buy Ticket

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