Skin of Dreams exhibition
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...
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International Real Estate and Investment Show 2026
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
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Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite
Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite is a vibrant live stage production based on the popular animated series, held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi from September 12 to 13, 2026. It...
Children S Event
Live Show
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Middle East Film & Comic Con
The Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) is a fan-favorite pop culture festival held from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It unites thousands of visitors...
Pop Culture
Comics
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The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave
“The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave” is a dance performance held from September 10 to 12, 2026, at The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi. Featuring New Zealand dancers, it condenses...
Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
The 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) is the largest edition in the event's history, running from August 28 to September 6, 2026. Held at the ADNEC Centre Abu...
Hunting
Equestrian
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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Fanfarai
A double-bill concert featuring the Grammy-winning New Orleans jazz group The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the French-North African ensemble Fanfarai, held on September 5, 2026, at The Arts Centre at NYU...
Ruby, Mahmoud El Esseily and Pousi
Three Egyptian music stars, Ruby, Mahmoud El Esseily, and Pousi, are set to perform a concert on August 28, 2026. Held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the event will feature their...
Sonu Nigam: Revolution Tour
Indian singer Sonu Nigam will launch his Revolution Tour in Abu Dhabi on August 21, 2026, performing at Etihad Arena. The concert celebrates three decades of his music, featuring Bollywood songs, romantic...
Playgrounds
Playgrounds is a three-day pop culture festival held annually at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Presented by Sandstorm Comics, it is a community-driven event celebrating comics, trading cards, cosplay, gaming, and...
Pop Culture
Comics
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Al Ain Camel Racing Festival
Al Ain Camel Racing Festival is a camel racing event held at Al Rawdah track in Al Ain, UAE, from 31 July to 9 August 2026. The festival’s second qualifying round features...
Al Ain Rutab Festival
The inaugural Al Ain Rutab Festival, organized by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, will be held from July 25 to 31, 2026. Located at Al Sarooj Park in Al Ain, UAE, this...
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