TV - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/culture/film/tv/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:32:36 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Ready, set, stream: What to watch in the UAE right now https://whatson.ae/2026/03/what-to-stream-in-the-uae-if-you-need-a-distraction-tonight/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:30:36 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=382235 Press play, tune out From buzzy new releases to easy comfort watches, there’s plenty on UAE streaming platforms right now. If you’re wondering what to queue up next, we’ve rounded up the titles worth your time. Here’s what to stream in the UAE right now Netflix Still Shining  The vibe: Heartwarming, comforting, and healing […]

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]]> Cool off and experience Disney+ like never before at Kite Beach this weekend https://whatson.ae/2025/04/disney-plus-kite-beach-dubai-april-2025/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:32:22 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=345240 Sponsored: The perfect way to kick off your summer… Disney+ is bringing a taste of its iconic series and movies beachside in delicious fashion, and it’s available for you to enjoy for one weekend only. On April 19 and 20 from 4pm to 9pm, the coolest pop-up you’ve ever experienced will be on Kite Beach, […]

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]]> Andrew Garfield is coming to Comic Con in Abu Dhabi https://whatson.ae/2025/04/andrew-garfield-at-comic-con-abu-dhabi-2025/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:24:47 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=343498 He joins a galaxy of stars in the capital… With only a fortnight to go until the largest-ever Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) lands in the UAE capital, the event’s newest leading name has just been revealed, and it’s none other than web-swinging Hollywood star, Andrew Garfield. Here’s a glimpse from the ‘unmasking’, […]

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]]> 5 of the best new TV shows to stream this Eid long weekend https://whatson.ae/2025/03/5-of-the-best-new-tv-shows-to-stream-this-eid-long-weekend/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:54:41 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=342786 If your travel destination this long weekend is your living room… Then you need this list. New television content drops every single day, and in times of such a high-volume influx, it’s easy to get intimidated by the overwhelming powers of excess choice. We’re here to make sure you don’t get scared by the 125626 […]

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]]> This major Abu Dhabi landmark will soon be on cinema screens https://whatson.ae/2025/03/yas-marina-circuit-abu-dhabi/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:55:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=341250 Start your engines… Yas, the wait is (nearly) over, and the goosebumps are doing their rounds…because Brad Pitt-starrer, F1, is due to hit the silver screen in June 2025 – and you can now catch a glimpse of it all in its newly-released trailer. The big news is, you’ll also be able to catch Abu Dhabi’s […]

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]]> The best Ramadan 2025 TV shows to add to your watchlist https://whatson.ae/2025/03/the-best-ramadan-2025-tv-shows-to-add-to-your-watchlist/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:52:52 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=339417 Get ready to press play… If you’ve spent Ramadan in the region, you know TV is a whole vibe. It’s that time of year when evenings after Iftar get cosy and the TV becomes your best-friend. This year? The Ramadan 2025 TV shows are bringing it, making it even harder to get off the sofa. […]

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]]> Disney+ brings Hell’s Kitchen to Dubai, with epic Daredevil: Born Again preview event https://whatson.ae/2025/02/disney-brings-hells-kitchen-to-dubai-with-epic-daredevil-born-again-preview-event/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:56:55 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=338156 Sponsored: The Marvel series will stream on Disney+ March 5… To launch what must be one of the most talked about, impatiently anticipated, fan-favourite Marvel television series in recent memory, Disney+ threw a dazzling preview party at Roxy Cinemas Box Park on February 25. The dream stream event saw the first two episodes of Daredevil: […]

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]]> British comedy legend John Cleese returning to Dubai this week https://whatson.ae/2025/01/british-comedy-legend-john-cleese-returning-to-dubai-in-weeks/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:40:28 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=332244 If you’re in need of some lols, we have just the ticket… With a CV including Faulty Towers, Life of Brian and Monty Python, it’s safe to say John Cleese is a comedy legend. So good news, the man himself is returning to Dubai Opera for one night only on Saturday January 25, 5pm onwards. […]

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]]> Lights, camera, cashback: Abu Dhabi to offer 50 per cent film rebate from 2025 https://whatson.ae/2024/12/film-production-rebate-in-abu-dhabi/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:45:49 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=331185 This promotes the UAE capital as a leading production location… Abu Dhabi’s decade-long reputation as a destination of choice for some of the biggest filmmakers and movie studios on the planet has just received a supercharge with the news that producers will be eligible for a 50 per cent rebate on in-market production and post-production […]

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]]> Here’s what’s new on Netflix in the UAE this November https://whatson.ae/2024/11/heres-whats-new-on-netflix-in-the-uae-this-november-2/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:42:01 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=324923 New month, new Netflix list… As if the current list of never ending to-be-watched Netflix content isn’t enough, but Netflix do be spoiling us like that. We have some exciting releases this month including some more Love is Blind, Habibi. Happy streaming! Series Love is Blind, Habibi Reunion Genre: Reality TV Launching: Now available The cast […]

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]]> Catch your favourite anime classics at Cinema Akil this weekend https://whatson.ae/2024/10/catch-your-favourite-anime-classics-at-cinema-akil-this-month/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:06:32 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=322092 Anime Week is coming soon… Anime lovers must unite for this one – Anime Week is coming to Cinema Akil this weekend and this is your chance to rediscover or discover the very best in the world of Japanese animation. Running from October 25 to 31, the program features critically acclaimed classics having enthralled audiences […]

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]]> Voyage to the Garden City with Al Ain: a Living Oasis https://whatson.ae/2024/10/al-ain-a-living-oasis/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:35:53 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=317552 Sponsored: Experience Abu Dhabi like never before in the Garden City… Traverse the UAE’s rich culture and heritage when you visit the Garden City of Al Ain. With rich cultural diversity, exciting adventures, and serene escapes that cater to every kind of vistor, this is the complete, one-stop destination whether you’re in pursuit of vast […]

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