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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
Abu Dhabi Festival 2026

Abu Dhabi Festival 2026

Oct 10 - Nov 30, 2026 Abu Dhabi
Upcoming

The Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 is a major cultural season held across the UAE capital from October 10 to November 30, 2026. Operating under the theme "Wisdom of Culture," the festival presents...

Cultural Festival Music +10
Ain Al Thuraya

Ain Al Thuraya

Nov 27 - Dec 6, 2026 Al Ain
Upcoming

The inaugural Ain Al Thuraya exhibition is a cultural and creative event scheduled for November 27 to December 6, 2026, in the Al Ain Region. Organized by the Al Thuraya Platform in...

Exhibition Cultural events +5
20th Al Dhafra Festival

20th Al Dhafra Festival

Oct 27, 2026 - Jan 12, 2027 Abu Dhabi
Upcoming

The 20th Al Dhafra Festival is a major heritage celebration held under the patronage of the UAE President, running from October 27, 2026, to January 12, 2027. The event focuses on the...

Heritage Event Camel Beauty Contest +4
Sunburn Festival

Sunburn Festival

Dec 19-21, 2026 Abu Dhabi
Upcoming

Sunburn Festival will stage its first full-scale UAE edition in Abu Dhabi from December 19 to 21, 2026. The event is planned as a twin flagship edition alongside Sunburn Mumbai, with coordinated...

Music festival Edm +4