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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
Arabian Travel Market 2026

Arabian Travel Market 2026

Sep 14-17, 2026 Dubai
Ongoing

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 is the 33rd edition of the Middle East's premier travel trade exhibition, scheduled to take place from September 14 to 17, 2026, at the Dubai World...

Travel Industry Exhibition +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
Upcoming

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
K-Pop Fever

K-Pop Fever

Sep 26, 2026 Abu Dhabi
Upcoming

K-Pop Fever is a concert-style production held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, featuring live performances of hits and choreography inspired by leading K-pop artists.

Music K-pop +4
God Save the Queen

God Save the Queen

Oct 5, 2026 Dubai
Upcoming

God Save the Queen is a high-octane tribute performance scheduled for October 5, 2026, at the Dubai Opera in Dubai, UAE. Performed by a renowned Argentine band, the production recreates the symphonic...

Tribute Concert Rock Music +3