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Playgrounds

Playgrounds

Aug 14-16, 2026 Abu Dhabi

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 +8

A Board Game Adventure

Jul 18, 2026 Abu Dhabi

A Board Game Adventure opens at Louvre Abu Dhabi on 18 July 2026. Designed for young visitors, the exhibition explores how games such as chess, carrom, ludo and mancala have supported learning,...

Exhibition Board Games +5