2025 CALENDAR
Al Zain at Qasr Al Muwaiji 14 - 15 Nov Qasr Al Muwaiji, Al Ain
Maritime Heritage Festival
Eid Al Etihad 54th Celebration
14 - 23 Nov
29 Nov - 02 Dec
Corniche Beach, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Adventure Park, Al Ain
Khazanat Al Kotob
Eid Al Etihad
20 Nov -04 Dec
29 Nov - 02 Dec
CULTURE
Barari Outlet Mall, Al Foah Mall, Al Ain
Golden Ink Manuscripts Exhibition
National Day Celebrations
07 Oct - 07 Apr ‘26
21 Nov - 07 Dec
Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi
Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Al Ain
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim Exhibition 09 Oct - 22 Feb ‘26 Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Book Festival 2025 24 - 30 Nov Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
AlFoah Mall, Al Ain
International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition - Al Ain 2025
Eid Al Etihad at Al Qana
26 - 30 Nov
01 - 03 Dec
ADNEC Centre Al Ain, Al Ain
Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
Eid Al Etihad celebration at Barari Outlet Mall 28 Nov - 02 Dec Barari Outlet Mall, Al Ain
Manar Abu Dhabi – The Light Compass
MOTN Al Ain
01 Nov - 30 Apr ‘26
28 Nov - 02 Dec
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Square, Al Ain
Eid Al Etihad on Yas Island 01 - 02 Dec Yas Bay Arena, Abu Dhabi
MOTN Abu Dhabi 12 Dec - 04 Jan ‘26 Abu Dhabi Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Liwa International Festival 2025-2026
Sheikh Zayed Festival
MOTN Al Dhafra
1 Nov - 22 Mar ‘26
28 Nov - 02 Dec
12 Dec - 03 Jan ‘26
Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
Al Mugheirah Bay, Al Dhafra
Tal Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra Event dates are subject to change.
2025 CALENDAR
Peak 15 Nov Jebel Hafit Desert Park, Al Ain
Community Year
Mansour Festival
08 - 29 Nov
20 - 23 Nov
Al Dhahir Park Al Khazna Family Park Al Qou Park, Al Ain
Yas Gateway Park, Abu Dhabi
Fontana by Cirque Du Liban
FAMILY
13 Nov - 14 Jan ‘26
Cosmic Glow 25 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov Pura Eco Retreat, Jebel Hafit Desert Park, Al Ain
WinterFields 31 Oct - 29 Mar ‘26 Deerfields Mall, Abu Dhabi
Reem Mall Motor Festival 07 - 23 Nov Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi
Open Fire Food Festival 07 - 08 Nov Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi
Heart of the Community 14 Nov Qasr al Hosn, Abu Dhabi
Michelin Food Festival 21 - 23 Nov Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Future Builders Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 21 - 23 Nov Al Dhahir Park Al Qou Park, Salamat Park, Um Ghafa Park, Al Ain
MAKTABA Winter Camp – STEM Education 07 - 25 Dec
14 - 16 Nov
Khalifa Park Library, Al Bahia Library, Al Wathba Library, Abu Dhabi
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Al Marfa Library, Al Dhafra
Science Museum Live
Stranger Things: The Experience 14 Nov - 15 Feb ‘26 Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Taste of Abu Dhabi 14 - 16 Nov Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi
LIWA Village 12 Dec - 03 Jan ‘26 Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra
MOTN – Abu Dhabi 12 Dec - 04 Jan ‘26 Corniche Beach, Abu Dhabi Event dates are subject to change.
29 Nov Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Marwan Pablo & Disco Misr 29 Nov
MUSIC
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Afrobiano Fest 01 - 02 Nov Yas Beach, Abu Dhabi
Travis Scott 15 Nov Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi
Beetlejuice
12 Dec The St. Regis Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Arabian Days Festival Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
George Wassouf and Mohammed Shaker
Rod Stewart
30 Nov
17 Dec
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
TJ Monteverde Live in Abu Dhabi
Arijit Singh
02 Dec
19 Dec
321 Sports Arena, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Yasalam After Race Concerts 04 -07 Dec Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Keinemusik
20 - 30 Nov
05 - 06 Dec
Yas Bay Arena, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Art Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites
13 - 15 Dec
Saadiyat Nights 20 Dec -03 Jan ‘26 Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Kadim Al Sahir - Hussain Al Jassm 27 Dec Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
19 Nov - 25 Jan ‘26
ARTS
2025 CALENDAR
Karan Aujla - It Was All A Dream
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim Exhibition 09 Oct - 22 Feb ‘26 Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Mellowing by Christos Papadopoulos - Contemporary Dance 08 Nov Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut 14 Nov New York University, Abu Dhabi
Nassif Zeytoun and Haifa Wehbe
WE ARE ONA X MANAR ABU DHABI POP-UP
DREAM
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
22 Nov
12 Dec
31 Dec
16 -22 Nov
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
The St. Regis Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Space 42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Oasis, Al Hili Archeological Park and Al Qattara Oasis Al Ain
Abu Dhabi Art Beyond Emerging Artists 19 -23 Nov Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Art Fair 19 -23 Nov Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Samrah Theatrical Performance 22 Nov Bait Mohammed Bin Khalifa, Al Ain
Rigoletto – Directed by Yuri Alexandrov, Presented by St. Petersburg Opera 22 Nov Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Majid Al Mohandis in Abu Dhabi
Ars Nova Napoli Concert
New Year’s Eve with John Legend
Abu Dhabi Art Gateway
Hekayah I The Story
28 Nov
12 Dec
31 Dec
19 -23 Nov
27 Nov
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
New York University, Abu Dhabi Event dates are subject to change.
13 -18 Nov Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship 14 Nov ADNEC Centre Al Ain, Al Ain
UAE Warriors 65 15 Nov
SPORTS
ADNEC Centre Al Ain, Al Ain
UAE University Games 2025-2026 13 Oct - 26 Apr ‘26 New York University, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2025 06 - 09 Nov Yas Links, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Adventure Swimming & Aquathlon Race 09 Nov Al Ain Adventure Park, Al Ain
DRIFTx 2025 10 -12 Nov Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Duathlon Series - 4th Edition Race 15 Nov Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain
Hudayriyat Women’s Cycling Series Race 3 16 Nov Al Hudayriyat Cycle Track, Abu Dhabi
Union Sports Festival 2025 29 Nov - 02 Dec Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final
Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2025
29 - 30 Nov Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi
UAE National Day Run 06 Dec Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain
UAE National Day Ride 07 Dec Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain
20 - 23 Nov
BUSINESS
2025 CALENDAR
Al Ain International Cup
ADIPEC 03 - 06 Nov ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Air Cargo Forum 2025 04 - 06 Nov ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
2025 Abu Dhabi T10 18 - 30 Nov
07 Dec
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub, Abu Dhabi
Summit 333
Al Hudayriyat Cycle Track, Abu Dhabi
09 - 11 Nov
20 - 23 Nov Al Wathba Desert, Abu Dhabi
Bitcoin MENA 2025 08 - 09 Dec ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Bridge Summit 08 - 10 Dec ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
10 - 15 Nov
Hudayriyat Women’s Cycling Series Race 4
Spartan World Championship 2025
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Solana Breakpoint 2025 11 - 13 Dec Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Mobile Developers Week 2025
The Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025
Jewellery And Watch Show
13 - 15 Dec
18 - 23 Dec
12 - 16 Nov
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Energy Center, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Zayed Charity Run
Monster Jam
Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025
Lingan New Energy Vehicles Exhibition (UAE)
12 - 22 Nov
29 Nov
26 -27 Dec
18 - 20 Nov
15 - 18 Dec
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Wahat Al Karama and Erth Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Moreeb Dune Liwa, Al Dhafra
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Event dates are subject to change.
2026 CALENDAR
MOTN – Abu Dhabi 12 Dec ‘25 - 04 Jan Corniche Beach, Abu Dhabi
Peppa Pig
Kid Koala: The Storyville Mosquito
30 Jan - 01 Feb Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
11 Feb - 15 Feb
FAMILY
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
WinterFields 31 Oct ‘25 - 29 Mar Deerfields Mall, Abu Dhabi
Fontana by Cirque Du Liban 13 Nov ‘25 - 14 Jan Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi
Stranger Things: The Experience 14 Nov ‘25 - 15 Feb Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Mary Poppins Live on Yas Island 25 Mar - 15 Apr Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Cem Yilmaz 17 Jan Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
ARTS
Animenia Festival
30 Apr - 2 May The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim Exhibition 09 Oct ‘25 - 22 Feb Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Art Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites
The Tasty Biscuits and Friends: The Tasting Sessions Live 24 Jan The Black Box, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
19 Nov ‘25 - 25 Jan
Ink - Huang Yi Studio +
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Oasis, Al Hili Archeological Park and Al Qattara Oasis Al Ain
5 Feb
Romeo and Juliet by Russian State Ballet Mari El 09 Jan Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi
La Terre en Transe Taoufiq Izeddiou 14 May The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Kavan - An Ambedkarite Opera - Nalanda Arts Studio & Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch 12 - 14 Feb The Black Box, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
LIWA Village
Cinderella by Russian State Ballet Mari El
The Discreet Charm of the Pillars of Society - Ahmed El Attar
12 Dec ‘25 - 03 Jan
10 Jan
27 Mar
Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra
Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi
The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Event dates are subject to change.
29 Jan
17 Jan Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Candlelight : Best of Bridgerton on Strings 17 Jan Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
MUSIC
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Diana Ross and Seal 9 Jan Saadiyat Nights. Abu Dhabi
Philipp Kirkorov & Mari Kraimbrery 10 Jan Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Abu Dhabi
OPM Rock Legends Live in Abu Dhabi
Ricky Martin 31 Jan Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
MUSE 04 Feb Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Mariah Carey
17 Jan
07 Feb
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Linkin Park 20 Jan Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Bryan Adams 11 Feb Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
AR Rahman
Accesspass Music and Sports Festival
23 Jan
14 Feb
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
321 Sports, Abu Dhabi
John Mayer
Christina Aguilera
10 Jan
24 Jan
24 Apr
Etihad Arena. Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
SPORTS
Lewis Capaldi
The East Plaza, NYU Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
CULTURE
2026 CALENDAR
Tamaas Festival: Yasmine Hamdan | Al-Qasar | Maruja Limón
Golden Ink Manuscripts Exhibition 07 Oct ‘25 - 07 Apr Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim Exhibition 09 Oct ‘25 - 22 Feb Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Manar Abu Dhabi – The Light Compass 01 Nov ‘25 - 30 Apr Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
UAE University Games 2025-2026 13 Oct ‘25 - 26 Apr New York University, Abu Dhabi
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026 31 Jan - 7 Feb Zayed Sports City Abu Dhabi
Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 06 - 15 Feb Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Festival 1 Nov ‘25 - 22 Mar Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
Liwa International Festival 2025-2026
Ludovico Einaudi
Saadiyat Nights: Max Richter
Scorpions
10 Jan
29 Jan
03 May
12 Dec ‘25 - 03 Jan
Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Tal Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra Event dates are subject to change.