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Arabian Travel Market 2026

Arabian Travel Market 2026

Sep 14-17, 2026 Dubai
Ongoing

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 is the 33rd edition of the Middle East's primary travel and tourism trade exhibition. Scheduled for September 14–17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the four-day event...

Travel Trade Tourism +7
Skin of Dreams exhibition

Skin of Dreams exhibition

Jul 3 - Sep 20, 2026 Abu Dhabi
Ongoing

The Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi presents Skin of Dreams, the first mid-career retrospective by artist Shezad Dawood. Running from July 3 to September 20, 2026, the exhibition showcases over 15 years...

Art exhibition Retrospective +8
Glow After Dark Festival

Glow After Dark Festival

Sep 5 - Oct 4, 2026 Al Ain
Ongoing

The Glow After Dark Festival transforms Al Ain Zoo into a nighttime spectacle from September 5 to October 4, 2026. This event features illuminated animal displays, immersive performances, and the debut of...

Festival Night Event +5
Unseen Script

Unseen Script

Sep 14 - Oct 28, 2026 Abu Dhabi
Ongoing

The "Unseen Script" exhibition will be held at the Rizq Art Initiative on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, running from September 14 to October 28, 2026. This group exhibition features 10 artists...

Art exhibition Contemporary Art +5
International Real Estate and Investment Show 2026

International Real Estate and Investment Show 2026

Sep 17-19, 2026 Abu Dhabi
Starts today

The International Real Estate and Investment Show 2026 takes place from 17 to 19 September at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The property sales exhibition and conference brings together developers,...

Real Estate Investment +5
LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory

LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory

Aug 21 - Nov 8, 2026 Abu Dhabi
Ongoing

LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory is a world-first interactive exhibition held at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi from August 21 to November 8, 2026. The event explores 13.8 billion years of natural...

Exhibition Lego +7
Athar exhibition

Athar exhibition

Sep 7-21, 2026 Dubai
Ongoing

Organized by Dubai Municipality, the Athar exhibition at Hewi Nad Al Sheba celebrates the successes and societal contributions of Emirati women. Running from September 7 to 21, 2026, the event highlights entrepreneurial...

Emirati Women S Day Exhibition +7