Tourism Stakeholders Newsletter - May 2026 by Visit Abu Dhabi

BUSINESS

Make It in the Emirates

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City

World Utilities Congress 2026

Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City

FAMILY & LIFESTYLE

GCC Exhibition for Training & Education

ADNEC Centre Al Ain, Al Ain Region

ADNEC

Tanbadh Bhalha Zakher Park, Al Ain Region

The Jury Experience – Death by AI: Who Pays the Price? Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City

MUSEUMS

THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS

UNTIL

Wildlife Photography of the Year Exhibition

Natural History Museum, Abu Dhabi City

The March of Triceratops

Natural History Museum, Abu Dhabi City

Art in Scents

Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City

Quantum Dome Project: A Collective VR Experience

The Famous Lucy

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi City

International Museum Day at Al Maqta’a Museum

Al Maqta’a Museum, Abu Dhabi City

International Museum Day at Delma Museum

Delma Museum, Al Dhafra Region

VISUAL ARTS

Reflections: Modern and Contemporary Art from the

Collection

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Shezad Dawood: Skin of dreams

Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

‘Picasso, the Figure’ Exhibition

Louvre Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi City

Villain

Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

Constructing the Orient: Fragments of a Western Dream

Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

Home Is Not a Place

Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

‘Stamps for Tomorrow’ Exhibition

Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

The Ever Living: Group Art Exhibition

Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain Region

Al Qattara Murals

Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain Region

PERFORMING ARTS

Furusiyya: Season Finale Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts, Abu Dhabi City

European Film Festival 2026

Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City MUSIC

Rashed Al Majid

Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi City

Abdulrahman Aljunaid in Jalsat Nights

Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

16 MAY 2026

WELLNESS

Tamer Ashour: Live in Abu Dhabi Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi City

28 MAY 2026

Kadim Al Sahir Live Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi City

The Future of Female Longevity Event

Kintsugi Lifestyle Hub, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi City

New Moon Reset | Morning Breathwork & Nervous System Balance

Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

The Galleria Al Maryah Island’s Get Active Programme

The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi City

Flower Moon Alignment | Evening Frequency & Movement

Kintsugi Lifestyle Hub, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi City

Beyond The Sunset Series 2026: Ride

Hudayriyat Island , Abu Dhabi City

Beyond The Sunset Series 2026: Swim

Hudayriyat Island , Abu Dhabi City

Beyond The Sunset Series 2026: Run

Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi City

Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi City

UAE Warriors 70 & 71

Beyond The Sunset Series 2026: Skate

Hudayriyat Island , Abu Dhabi City

321 Rowing Championship 2026

321 Sports, Indoor Dome, Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi City

COMMUNITY

Grandma Mahra’s Tales

Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

Ladies Night Events

Al Ain Adventure, Al Ain Region

Dine & Vibe #LiveAtMamsha

Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City

Souq Al Qattara Al Ain, Al Ain Region

Proud of UAE celebration

Abu Dhabi City

Art in Motion: Film Screenings

Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City

WORKSHOPS & SESSIONS

Maktaba: Performance Studies

421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City

Postcard Poems with Balqees Alhawamdeh

421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City

Al Qomra Photography Meetup

Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City

Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

The Story of Art Lecture Series at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation

Art Studio Workshops & Drop-In Sessions

Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City

Abstracting Across Geographies with Dina Nazmi Khorchid

421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City

Pencil In with Sarah Afaneh

421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City

TOURS

ONGOING

NEW TOURISM EXPERIENCES IN ABU DHABI CITY, AL AIN & AL DHAFRA REGIONS

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s iconic dome is open to visitors for the first time

Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched a new guided ‘Architectural Experience’ tour, offering a fresh way to explore the museum’s landmark design. The experience includes seven stops around the museum, concluding with a special walk inside its iconic dome. This offers visitors a distinctive perspective on light, space, and intricate design, bringing one of Louvre Abu Dhabi’s defining features to life.

Bassam Freiha Art Foundation Guided Tours Experience

Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City

Vilebrequin Pop Up at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Indulge in a sun-kissed Riviera retreat where Vilebrequin’s iconic elegance meets The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s signature hospitality, with private Cabanas and curated menus until 31 August 2026.

DESTINATION INITIATIVES AND UPDATES

Jumeirah Circle Learning Campus offers a balanced day of assisted online learning and enriching activities, from study sessions to outdoor play, while parents enjoy dedicated wellness and lifestyle experiences from Monday to Friday.

Jumeirah Circle Learning Campus

Grab a Slice – ZaZa Slice Has Arrived at Al Qana!

Abu Dhabi welcomes ZaZa Slice at Al Qana, serving bold New York-style pizza slices made with premium ingredients, offering in a vibrant waterfront spot perfect for a quick bites with the family or gathering with , friends.