Bringing the heat to the capital…

There’s a host of electrifying events all set to bring the capital to its feet this April. Which ones, you ask? Read on to find out more about 5 great events in Abu Dhabi in April 2025.

What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards 2025

Of course we had to begin with this one. Voting for the What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards 2025 has ended, and your favourite dining and entertainment venues are in. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony, to be held in the capital on Tuesday, April 8. Find out more about table bookings, and check out our shortlist here.

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OFFLIMITS

OFFLIMITS 2025 is turning up the heat. Joining Ed Sheeran on April 26 at Etihad Park are OneRepublic, as well as Kaiser Chiefs, Artbat, Faithless and others. Read all about it here.

OFFLIMITS, Etihad Park, Yas Island, April 26, from Dhs495. platinumlist.net

Club Social Abu Dhabi

Club Social Abu Dhabi is the place to be this April, when you want to take a stroll down memory lane. Taking place from April 18 to 20 at Yas Island’s Etihad Park, you’ll be able to enjoy some of the finest hits from Usher, Snow Patrol, and The Kooks, among other performers. This celebration of feel-good music will take you back in time, blending pop, rock, and indie hits for the ultimate weekend of music in the UAE capital.

Club Social, Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, April 18 to 20, tickets from Dhs295. clubsocial.ae

A2RL

Abu Dhabi is set to welcome back the hugely-exciting Autonomous Racing League, A2RL on Saturday, April 26. Touted as the largest autonomous racing league in the world, A2RL will bring together cutting-edge technology and science-led sporting skills for a showcase of autonomous car races, drone races, and dune buggy races. With a cool prize pool of US$2.25 million, eight elite teams will descend on the UAE capital, with the finest in their fields set to battle it out.

A2RL, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, April 26. a2rl.io

BRED Festival 2025

BRED Abu Dhabi is back, and it’s about to take over Yas Island from April 23 to 27 with a whole week of music, culture, streetwear, and everything in between. This year, the festival is centered around an all-star line-up that will be headlined by hitmakers such as PARTYNEXTDOOR and Nas. You’ll also be able to enjoy performances from Egypt’s Cairokee, a band known for their electric rock vibes, and Lebanese indie rockers Adonis.

Bred Festival Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabim April 23 to 27, from Dhs75. bredabudhabi.com