2025 CALENDAR
Khazanat Al Kotob 20 Nov -04 Dec Barari Outlet Mall, Al Foah Mall, Al Ain
National Day Celebrations
CULTURE
21 Nov - 07 Dec
Golden Ink Manuscripts Exhibition 07 Oct - 07 Apr ‘26 Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim Exhibition 09 Oct - 22 Feb ‘26 Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Manar Abu Dhabi – The Light Compass
ARTS
01 Nov - 04 Jan ‘26
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim Exhibition 09 Oct - 22 Feb ‘26 Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Art Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites 19 Nov - 25 Jan ‘26 Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Oasis, Al Hili Archeological Park and Al Qattara Oasis Al Ain
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Festival 1 Nov - 22 Mar ‘26 Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
Liwa International Festival 2025-2026
Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Al Ain
12 Dec - 03 Jan ‘26
Eid Al Etihad celebration at Barari Outlet Mall
Tal Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra
28 Nov - 02 Dec
Al Dhafra Arabian Horse Championship
Barari Outlet Mall, Al Ain
18 - 21 Dec
MOTN Al Ain
Al Mugheira Beach, Al Dhafra
28 Nov - 02 Dec Al Ain Square, Al Ain
Eid Al Etihad at Al Qana
MOTN Al Dhafra
01 - 03 Dec
28 Nov - 02 Dec
Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
Al Mugheirah Bay, Al Dhafra
Eid Al Etihad 54 Celebration th
29 Nov - 02 Dec Al Ain Adventure Park, Al Ain
Eid Al Etihad Celebration 29 Nov - 02 Dec Hili Mall, Al Ain
Eid Al Etihad on Yas Island 01 - 02 Dec Yas Bay Arena, Abu Dhabi
Lawal Celebration 18 - 23 Dec Heritage Village, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Retro 19 - 23 Dec Al Dhahir Park, Al Ain
Weekends at Al Ain Oasis 04 - 06 Dec
Al Ain Oasis, Al Ain
Lawal Celebration
Eid Al Etihad
MOTN Abu Dhabi
18 - 23 Dec
29 Nov - 02 Dec
10 Dec - 04 Jan ‘26
Heritage Village, Al Dhafra
AlFoah Mall, Al Ain
Abu Dhabi Corniche, Abu Dhabi Event dates are subject to change.
2025 CALENDAR
Hudayriyat Women’s Cycling Series Race 4 07 Dec Al Hudayriyat Cycle Track, Abu Dhabi
Al Qana Winter Festival 12 - 31 Dec
13 Dec Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
The Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 18 - 23 Dec
SPORTS
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
UAE University Games 2025-2026 13 Oct - 26 Apr ‘26 New York University, Abu Dhabi
Union Sports Festival 2025 29 Nov - 02 Dec Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra
Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo 21 Dec Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
FAMILY
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
WinterFields 31 Oct - 29 Mar ‘26
Winter Camp 2025
Deerfields Mall, Abu Dhabi
11 - 26 Dec
Fontana by Cirque Du Liban 13 Nov - 14 Jan ‘26 Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi
Stranger Things: The Experience 14 Nov - 15 Feb ‘26 Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Monster Jam 26 -27 Dec Moreeb Dune Liwa, Al Dhafra
Piazza 7, Al Qana Abu Dhabi
MAKTABA Winter Camp – STEM Education 07 - 25 Dec
Al Ain Adventure Park, Al Ain
MAKTABA Anime Hub 25 - 30 Dec
Al Ain Winter Festival 12 Dec - 03 Jan ‘26 Al Hayer Entertainment, Park Salamat Park, Al Dhafra
LIWA Village 12 Dec - 03 Jan ‘26 Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra
MOTN – Abu Dhabi 12 Dec - 04 Jan ‘26 Corniche Beach, Abu Dhabi
Al Bahia Library - Al Bahia Park, Abu Dhabi
Christmas Day Celebration at Al Ain Adventure 25 Dec Al Ain Adventure, Al Ain
Your Winter at Al Qatara 26 Dec - 31 Mar ‘26 Al Qattara, Al Ain
Winter Market - Manarat Al Saadiyat
06 Dec
Khalifa Park Library, Al Bahia Library, Al Wathba Library, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain
Al Marfa Library, Al Dhafra
UAE National Day Ride
YAS Winter Fest
Little Elves Workshop
Marsana NYE 2026
07 Dec
12 -21 Dec
20 - 21 Dec
31 Dec - 01 Jan ‘26
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain
Corniche Beach, Abu Dhabi
Marsana, Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Marsana Beach, Hudayriyat Island Abu Dhabi
UAE National Day Run
Frostland 19 Dec - 28 Dec
26 - 28 Dec
Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Abu Dhabi
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Event dates are subject to change.
2025 CALENDAR
Ars Nova Napoli Concert 12 Dec Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Nassif Zeytoun and Haifa Wehbe 31 Dec
12 Dec The St. Regis Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Arabian Days Festival 13 - 15 Dec
MUSIC
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
TJ Monteverde Live in Abu Dhabi 02 Dec 321 Sports Arena, Abu Dhabi
Yasalam After Race Concerts 04 -07 Dec Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Keinemusik 05 - 06 Dec Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Rod Stewart 17 Dec Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Arijit Singh 19 Dec Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Nights 20 Dec -03 Jan ‘26 Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Space 42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
New Year’s Eve with John Legend
Global Blockchain Show
31 Dec
10 - 11 Dec
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Alicia Keys
Global Games Show
31 Dec
10 - 11 Dec
Saadiyat Nights, Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Bait Al Oud: End of Year Concert 31 Dec Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Solana Breakpoint 2025
BUSINESS
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
11 - 13 Dec
Bitcoin MENA 2025 08 - 09 Dec ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Mobile Developers Week 2025
Bridge Summit
13 - 15 Dec
08 - 10 Dec
The Abu Dhabi Energy Center, Abu Dhabi
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Kadim Al Sahir - Hussain Al Jassm
Global AI Show
Lingan New Energy Vehicles Exhibition (UAE)
12 Dec
27 Dec
08 - 09 Dec
15 - 18 Dec
The St. Regis Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Event dates are subject to change.
ARTS
2026 CALENDAR
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim Exhibition 09 Oct ‘25 - 22 Feb Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Ink - Huang Yi Studio +
Abu Dhabi Art Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites
5 Feb
BUSINESS
SPORTS
19 Nov ‘25 - 25 Jan
UAE University Games 2025-2026 13 Oct ‘25 - 26 Apr New York University, Abu Dhabi
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026 31 Jan - 7 Feb
09 Jan
Zayed Sports City Abu Dhabi
Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi
World Future Energy Summit 2026
01 Feb
13 -15 Jan
Al Hudayriyat Abu Dhabi
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Oasis, Al Hili Archeological Park and Al Qattara Oasis Al Ain
Romeo and Juliet by Russian State Ballet Mari El
Cancer Run 2026
Ataya Exhibition
Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
12 -17 Jan
06 - 15 Feb
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Cinderella by Russian State Ballet Mari El 10 Jan Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi
Kavan - An Ambedkarite Opera - Nalanda Arts Studio & Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch 12 - 14 Feb The Black Box, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Winter Film Program 2026 13 Jan - 15 Jan Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Aakash Odedra Songs of the Bulbul Dance Performance 13 Jan - 15 Jan New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
The Discreet Charm of the Pillars of Society - Ahmed El Attar 27 Mar The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Kid Koala: The Storyville Mosquito 30 Apr - 2 May The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Gran Turismo World Series Abu Dhabi
The Tasty Biscuits and Friends: The Tasting Sessions Live
La Terre en Transe Taoufiq Izeddiou
13 -15 Jan
28 Mar
24 Jan
14 May
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Space 42 Abu Dhabi
The Black Box, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Event dates are subject to change.
2026 CALENDAR
LIWA Village 12 Dec ‘25 - 03 Jan Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra
MOTN – Abu Dhabi 10 Dec ‘25 - 04 Jan Corniche Beach, Abu Dhabi
Fireworks Show at Erth Abu Dhabi Hotel for the New Year 2026 01 Jan Erth Abu Dhabi Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Fireworks Show at Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Hotel for the New Year 2026 01 Jan
Winter Wonderland Season 2 24 Dec ‘25 - 08 Jan
FAMILY
Al Foah Mall, Al Ain
Marsana NYE 2026 31 Dec ‘25 - 01 Jan Marsana Beach, Hudayriyat Island 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
Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Your Winter at Al Qatara
Fireworks Show at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort for the New Year 2026
26 Dec ‘ 26 - 31 Mar
01 Jan
Al Qattara, Al Ain
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort , Abu Dhabi
Fireworks Show at Hudayriyat Island for the New Year 2026 01 Jan Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Fireworks Show at Saadiyat Island for the New Year 2026 01 Jan Saadiyat Island – Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
Fireworks Show at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort for the New Year 2026
Fireworks Show at Abu Dhabi Corniche for the New Year 2026 01 Jan
Peppa Pig
Abu Dhabi Corniche, Abu Dhabi
30 Jan - 01 Feb
Fireworks Show at Saadiyat Beach Club for the New Year 2026 01 Jan Saadiyat Beach Club, Abu Dhabi
Fireworks at Madinat Zayed for the New Year 2026
01 Jan
01 Jan
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Madinat Zayed public park, Al Dhafra
Fireworks Show at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Hotel for the New Year 2026
Fireworks at Geyathi for the New Year 2026
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Animenia Festival 11 Feb - 15 Feb Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Mary Poppins Live on Yas Island 25 Mar - 15 Apr Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Cem Yilmaz 17 Jan
01 Jan
01 Jan
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Behind Tamm, Al Dhafra
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Family Fun Fair Kite Festival 17 Jan Yas North Gateway Park, Abu Dhabi
Stranger Things: The Experience
Fireworks Show at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium for the New Year 2026
Fireworks Show at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel for the New Year 2026
Fireworks at Al Marfa for the New Year 2026
Kayan Wellness Festival
14 Nov ‘25 - 15 Feb
01 Jan
01 Jan
01 Jan
06 Feb - 08 Feb
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Al Mughira Beach, Al Dhafra
Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi Event dates are subject to change.
MUSE
17 Jan
04 Feb
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Lewis Capaldi 17 Jan
07 Feb
Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Linkin Park
MUSIC
20 Jan
Diana Ross and Seal 9 Jan Saadiyat Nights. Abu Dhabi
Philipp Kirkorov & Mari Kraimbrery 10 Jan Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Abu Dhabi
Mariah Carey
Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
AR Rahman 23 Jan Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
John Mayer 24 Jan Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Bryan Adams 11 Feb Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Accesspass Music and Sports Festival 14 Feb 321 Sports, Abu Dhabi
Christina Aguilera 24 Apr Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
OPM Rock Legends Live in Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Nights: Max Richter
10 Jan
29 Jan
Scorpions
Etihad Arena. Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
03 May
Ludovico Einaudi 10 Jan Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Tamaas Festival: Yasmine Hamdan | Al-Qasar | Maruja Limón 29 Jan The East Plaza, NYU Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
CULTURE
2026 CALENDAR
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
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
Sheikh Zayed Festival 1 Nov ‘25 - 22 Mar Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
Liwa International Festival 2025-2026 12 Dec ‘25 - 03 Jan Tal Moreeb Dune, Al Dhafra
Candlelight : Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Ricky Martin
10 Jan
Manar Abu Dhabi – The Light Compass
31 Jan
01 Nov ‘25 - 04 Jan
17 Jan - 01 Feb
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi
Al Hosn Festival
Event dates are subject to change.