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BUSINESS
LIVEX Exhibition ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
UNTIL 01 OCTOBER 2026
The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice
4th SSMC Congress in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Sofitel Hotel Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
02 – 03 OCTOBER 2026
UNTIL 01 OCTOBER 2026
18th International Green Energy Conference & 7th International Conference on Energy and AI
Ai Everything Abu Dhabi ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
W Hotel Yas Island, Abu Dhabi City
04 – 08 OCTOBER 2026
06 – 07 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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Global Food Week
OCTOBER 2026
Chief Audit Executives (CAE) Conference 2026
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Abu Dhabi City
06 – 08 OCTOBER 2026
The 3rd International Conference on Education (ICEDU 2026) ADNEC Centre Al Ain, Al Ain Region
06 – 08 OCTOBER 2026
9th Emirates Family Medicine Society Annual Conference 2026 Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi City
07 – 09 OCTOBER 2026
23rd Emirates Society of Ophthalmology Conference – ESO 2026 Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Abu Dhabi City
15 – 17 OCTOBER 2026
08 – 10 OCTOBER 2026
Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
20 – 22 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026 MUSEUMS
ZAYED NATIONAL MUSEUM
From Fibre to Voyage
Archaeology: Traces of the Past Tour Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
WEEKLY
Workshop: Ancient Impressions
WEEKLY
Workshop: The Memory Cup
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
WEEKLY
Tour: A Walk Through Our History
WEEKLY
Tour: A Walk Through Our History - Emirati Sign Language
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
WEEKLY
WEEKLY visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026
Tour: A Walk Among Our Wings
Quiet Morning
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
WEEKLY
Al Dhuha Hour Programme: Date Seed Mosaics
04 OCTOBER 2026
Tour: UAE History Tour led by a Senior Emirati Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
12 OCTOBER 2026
14 OCTOBER 2026
Workshop: Treasures Beneath the Sand Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ABU DHABI
LEGO® SHOWS Natural Brickstory Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
WEEKLY
Family Weekends: Wonders of Earth and Space Scavenger Hunt
Family Weekends: Asteroid Belt Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER 2026
Family Weekends: Spooky-Themed Story Time Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER 2026
EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER 2026
Mindful Museum: Microformer (Ladies Only - Semi-Private) Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
05 AND 22 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026 LOUVRE ABU DHABI
Mindful Museum: Yoga Beneath the Dinosaurs (Mixed) Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Mindful Museum: Sculpt (Ladies Only - Semi-Private) Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
06 OCTOBER 2026
12 OCTOBER 2026
Mindful Museum: Yoga Beneath the Dinosaurs (Mixed) Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
20 OCTOBER 2026
Mindful Museum: Sound Meditation Experience Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
26 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026 LOUVRE ABU DHABI
Guided Tours
Storytelling Tours
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Drawing at the Museum
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
DAILY
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
DAILY
Book an Easel
WEDNESDAYS
After School Activities
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
SUNDAYS
Family Weekends
MONDAY – THURSDAY
Art in Scents
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS visitabudhabi.ae
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Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Music in Scents by Ensemble Agamemnon Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
14 OCTOBER 2026 – 14 FEBRUARY 2027
17 OCTOBER 2026
TEAMLAB PHENOMENA ABU DHABI
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Exhibitions teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
ONGOING
GUGGENHEIM ABU DHABI
Reading Abu Dhabi: A Walk Through the City’s Facades by Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Hamdan Street Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
02 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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Community Public Forum: What Makes a Museum? by Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Art Appears: Mohammed Kazem Presented by Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi City
13 OCTOBER 2026
20 OCTOBER – 01 NOVEMBER 2026
Network of Answers by Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Al Ain Oasis, Al Ain Region
23 OCTOBER – 14 NOVEMBER 2026
AL MAQTA’A MUSEUM
Al Maqta’a Legacy - A Majlis Conversation Al Maqta’a Museum, Abu Dhabi City
15 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026 AL AIN MUSEUM
Harat Al Hosn Temporary Exhibition Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
Family Friday
Conservation in Action
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
EVERY FRIDAY
ONGOING
University Night: Heritage Through Generation Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
EVERY FRIDAY
The Al Ain Region During the Iron Age Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
01 OCTOBER 2026
Workshop: Bait Al Shaar
01 OCTOBER 2026
Palm Memory Frame
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
01 OCTOBER – 31 OCTOBER 2026
09 AND 16 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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Workshop: Patterns of Islamic Art
OCTOBER 2026
Old and Recent Palaeontological Discoveries in Abu Dhabi Emirate
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
10 OCTOBER 2026
13 OCTOBER 2026
Al Ain in the Early Islamic Period: A Reading in Light of Recent Archaeological Discoveries Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
15 OCTOBER 2026
Workshop: Through the Lens
Workshop: Making ‘Khous’ Bracelet
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
17 OCTOBER 2026
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OCTOBER 2026
Workshop: Oasis in a Glass (Build a Terrarium)
From Battlefield to Identity: The Evolution of Armory
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
24 OCTOBER 2026
31 OCTOBER 2026
FAMILY & LIFESTYLE
Glow After Dark at Al Ain Zoo
Dandiya Beatz 2026
Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain Region
321 Sports, Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi City
UNTIL 04 OCTOBER 2026
Russell Peters
17 OCTOBER 2026
Al Ain Bubble Planet
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi City
Al Ain Square, Al Ain Region
25 OCTOBER 2026
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OCTOBER 2026 VISUAL ARTS
Istilham Al-Turath: A Discussion with Nada Shabout The Art Gallery Reading Room, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
03 OCTOBER 2026
Artist Talks: For Purposes Other than Intended with Moza Al Mazrouei The Art Gallery Reading Room, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
07 OCTOBER 2026
Film Screening: From Istanbul to Cairo Film Screening Room, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Careers in Iraqi Modern Art and Beyond: Artist Hanaa Malallah with Dr. Nada Shabout The Art Gallery Reading Room, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
08 OCTOBER 2026
10 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026
New Publications in Art and Art History
Paul Guiragossian: 100 Years of Art
The Art Gallery Reading Room, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
13 OCTOBER 2026
Alfred Basbous: Sculpting the Line
17 OCTOBER 2026 – 17 JANUARY 2027
Roots Before Petals: Lana Khayat in Dialogue with Etel Adnan and Helen Khal
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
17 OCTOBER 2026 – 17 JANUARY 2027
Bridal Treasures Exhibition Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
17 - 28 OCTOBER 2026
Doors of (Al Sha’biya) Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
UNTIL 18 OCTOBER 2026
17 OCTOBER 2026 – 17 JANUARY 2027
MONOCHROMA 2 – Black & White Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
UNTIL 18 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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Shams Exhibition
OCTOBER 2026
Spectrum Exhibition
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Quantum Dome Project: A Collective VR Experience Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
23 – 25 OCTOBER 2026
31 DECEMBER 2026
UNTIL 28 OCTOBER 2026
All Manner of Experiments: Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group
Highlights from H.E. Bassam Said Freiha Collection Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
The Art Gallery, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
UNTIL 03 JANUARY 2027
The Ever Living: Group Art Exhibition
UNTIL 17 JANUARY 2027
Al Qattara Murals
Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain Region
Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Qattara Arts Centre
UNTIL FEBRUARY 2027
UNTIL MARCH 2027 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026 PERFORMANCE
Music in the City
Untitled 14km - Youness Atbane
Across Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
The Black Box, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
01 - 31 OCTOBER 2026
Bait Al Oud Graduation Concerts Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Boudchart
01 & 02 OCTOBER 2026
The Yemenis Orchestra
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi City
02 – 03 OCTOBER 2026
03 OCTOBER 2026
Naïssam Jalal and Hazem Shaheen The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi City
09 OCTOBER 2026
UAE National Orchestra: François López-Ferrer – Conductor David Khrikuli – Piano Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi City
09 OCTOBER 2026
10 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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Mohamed Hamaki
OCTOBER 2026
Anime Memories
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi City
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
10 OCTOBER 2026
Abu Dhabi Festival 2026: Sondra Radvanovsky and Vincenzo Scalera
17 OCTOBER 2026
Tamer Hosny & Tamer Ashour Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi City
The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi City
17 OCTOBER 2026
17 OCTOBER 2026
Tenors of the XXI Century: World Hits About Love Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival The Blue Hall, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
24 OCTOBER 2026
24 – 27 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026
Näss (People) - Fouad Boussouf | Le Phare - CCN du Havre Normandie
Cineolio’s Cinenights The Blue Hall, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
30 OCTOBER 2026
28 OCTOBER 2026
Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi City
30 OCTOBER 2026
SPORTS
Abu Dhabi Challenge 2026 Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Region
UNTIL 03 OCTOBER 2026
Spartan Race at Al Ain Zoo 2026 Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain Region
Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge 2026 Tilal Sweihan, Al Ain Region
10 OCTOBER 2026
17 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026
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Power Slap 25 Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi City
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi City
24 OCTOBER 2026
23 OCTOBER 2026
COMMUNITY
ORIGIN
Paint the Ocean in Neon The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
01 – 04 OCTOBER 2026
EVERY THURSDAY THROUGHOUT OCTOBER 2026
The Creative Canvas - Art Studio Open House Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Cinema Space Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
02 – 04 OCTOBER 2026
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OCTOBER 2026
The Third Library Forum for People of Determination
International Coffee Day Khalifa Park Library, Abu Dhabi City
Zayed Central Library Al Ain, Al Ain Region
04 – 07 OCTOBER 2026
04 OCTOBER 2026
Senior Citizens Appreciation Day “From the Hands of Our Grandparents… to Today’s Generations”
Teeb AlHazm Exhibition ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Khalifa Park Library, Abu Dhabi City
08 OCTOBER 2026
UNTIL 05 OCTOBER 2026
Darna Retail Pop Up by Ma’an
Tegahwa Al Hazm Exhibition ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
10 – 17 OCTOBER 2026
15 – 18 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026
The Teen Collective by Art Studio
Jury Experience Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
SCHLiNGEL Abu Dhabi
Manarat Al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi City
17 OCTOBER 2026
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
19 – 21 OCTOBER 2026
21 – 24 OCTOBER 2026
Schlingel Film Festival
Traditional Handicrafts Festival Souq Al Qattara, Al Ain Region
Zayed Central Library, Al Ain Region
24 OCTOBER 2026
23 OCTOBER – 11 NOVEMBER 2026
Al Hosn Emerging Talent
Anamel Mobdea’ Competition Al Bahia Library, Al Wathba Library, Khalifa Park Library, Abu Dhabi City Zayed Central Library, Al Ain Region Al Marfa Library, Al Dhafra Region
UNTIL 30 OCTOBER 2026
Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi City
UNTIL 19 NOVEMBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026
WORKSHOPS, SESSIONS & PROGRAMMES
Art Workshops
Programmes at Children’s Art Centre and Abu Dhabi Children’s Library
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
ONGOING
Al Qomra Photography Meetup Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Hands-On Heritage
ONGOING
Al Qattara Art Workshops
Al Dhafra Fort, Al Dhafra Region
ONGOING
Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain Region
ONGOING
Art Studio Workshops & Drop-In Sessions
ONGOING
Heritage in the Making
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Jahili Fort, Qasr Al Muwaiji, Al Ain Region
DAILY
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OCTOBER 2026
Space Generation Programme
Educational Workshops Delma Museum, Al Dhafra Region
Khalifa Park Library, Abu Dhabi City
WEEKLY
Pink Pop Qasr Al Muwaiji, Al Ain Region
01 OCTOBER 2026
01 OCTOBER 2026
A Cup, a Home, and a Story
The Art of Coffee Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain Region
Bait Mohammed Bin Khalifa, Al Ain Region
03 OCTOBER 2026
01 OCTOBER 2026
Teacher Day
Coffee Under the Palms Al Ain Oasis, Al Ain Region
All Abu Dhabi Libraries, Abu Dhabi City
03 OCTOBER 2026
05 OCTOBER 2026 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026
World Mental Health Day
Financial Literacy Programme All Libraries
Khalifa Park Library, Abu Dhabi City and Al Marfa Library, Al Dhafra Region
08 OCTOBER 2026
05 – 15 OCTOBER 2026
Digital Arabic Calligraphy & Islamic Geometric Art Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Live Archaeology Al Mutaredh Archaeological Site, Al Ain Region
20 – 21 OCTOBER 2026
08, 10, 22 OCTOBER 2026
Poetry Generations Lab
Family Open Day Zayed Central Library, Al Ain Region
Qasr Al Muwaiji Al Ain Region
29 OCTOBER 2026
UNTIL 13 FEBRUARY 2027 visitabudhabi.ae
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OCTOBER 2026 NEW TOURISM EXPERIENCES
Landers has recently opened at Al Qana!
Pierre Hermé Paris unveils first flagship destination in UAE
Discover a vibrant new dining experience serving delicious flavours in a lively and inviting setting, bringing something fresh, exciting and memorable to Abu Dhabi’s waterfront destination.
Pierre Hermé Paris, the celebrated pâtisserie known for its iconic macarons, pastries, and chocolates, is opening its doors this September at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi. Following the success of Majlis by Pierre Hermé at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, this new flagship destination will offer a refined all-day dining experience where indulgence ‘à la français’ meets inventive cuisine.
Mawasem Park in Al Samha Step into a world of greenery at the new Mawasem Park, a fully air-conditioned glasshouse where families can explore landscapes inspired by different regions around the world. Wander through tropical, Mediterranean and European-inspired sections, discover a variety of plants and fruit trees, and take a break in the park’s peaceful surroundings. Informative signs add an educational element, making it a fun way for children to explore and learn about nature.
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OCTOBER 2026
DESTINATION INITIATIVES AND UPDATES
Urban Treasures DCT Abu Dhabi hosted the Urban Treasures award ceremony in June, celebrating long-standing businesses that have contributed to shaping the vibrant urban culture and social fabric of Abu Dhabi.
DCT Abu Dhabi launches Abu Dhabi Islands and Water Sports Guide The Abu Dhabi Islands and Water Sports Guide is a new digital platform designed to help visitors discover and explore the emirate’s more than 200 islands, diverse marine environments and growing range of maritime experiences. The guide brings together essential visitor information, an interactive map, activity recommendations and operator listings in a single, easy-to-use platform for anyone looking to experience Abu Dhabi from the water.
Experience Abu Dhabi wins ‘Best Stand Feature Award’ at the Arabian Travel Market 2026
DCT Abu Dhabi strengthens global trade network with over 20 partnership signings at Arabian Travel Market
DCT Abu Dhabi won the Best Stand Feature award at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. Designed to immerse visitors in Abu Dhabi’s rich heritage, the Experience Abu Dhabi stand was recognised for its striking showcases, from the Liwa International Festival buggy to live cultural activations by local artisans. Alongside these engaging features, the space integrated sustainable practices, including replanting flora and minimising environmental impact.
DCT Abu Dhabi signed and renewed 21 trade and industry partnership agreements at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, strengthening the emirate’s global commercial network and advancing the objectives of Tourism Strategy 2030. The agreements span travel technology, tour operations, aviation connectivity, luxury hospitality, and destination marketing, empowering partners to promote Abu Dhabi to a broader and more diverse base of travellers.
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OCTOBER 2026
Grand Millennium Al Wahda wins two prestigious titles at World Travel Awards 2026 Grand Millennium Al Wahda is celebrating a double World Travel Awards 2026 win, where it earned UAE’s Leading City Hotel and Abu Dhabi’s Leading City Hotel titles.
Ramada by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Sharia Ramada by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Sharia officially opens on 1 October, bringing contemporary comfort and warm Arabian hospitality to the emirate. Ideally located near BAPS Hindu Mandir and Exit 366 on the E11, the hotel offers modern amenities, all-day dining, leisure facilities and versatile banqueting and meeting spaces, with convenient access to key business, industrial and cultural destinations.
DESTINATION CONNECTIVITY
Etihad unveils the next evolution of its guest experience and new A330 cabins Etihad Airways has brought its Beyond Borders ambition to life with the next evolution of its guest journey. At Arabian Travel Market, the airline unveiled its new Airbus A330m with all-new First, Business and Economy cabins, alongside a distinctive design language that will gradually extend across its fleet and premium spaces. It also demonstrated how the Beyond Borders experience will be brought to the A321LR, creating greater consistency across the Etihad journey.
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OCTOBER 2026
Abu Dhabi Stopover passes 310,000 visitors and extends to Al Ain Region DCT Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways celebrated a major milestone for the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme at Arabian Travel Market, revealing that more than 310,000 international visitors have chosen to extend their stay in the emirate since the programme launched in 2024. The partners also announced the programme’s expansion to Al Ain Region, giving travellers connecting through Abu Dhabi even more opportunities to discover the UAE during their complimentary stopover stay.
New premium travel enhancements under Etihad Wellbeing Etihad Airways has introduced Etihad Wellbeing, a new programme bringing together the airline’s latest product and service enhancements designed to help guests travel more comfortably and arrive feeling rested and refreshed. Etihad Wellbeing gives guests the opportunity to maintain their healthy lifestyle habits throughout their journey through a growing collection of products and experiences that promote a restful and restorative travel experience.
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