Events - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/things-to-do/events/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:28:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Andrea Bocelli to perform during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race week https://whatson.ae/2026/06/andrea-bocelli-to-perform-during-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-race-week/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:20 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390959 It’s not the voice you’d expect to hear during an adrenaline-fuelled race week, but Andrea Bocelli is joining the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix line-up for 2026 When you think of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Andrea Bocelli probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind. Yet the legendary Italian tenor is set to become […]

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]]> It’s back: Yas Island’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix package returns for 2026 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/yas-islands-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-package-2026/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:46 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390844 A great option if you’re looking to make the most of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend There are still a few months to go before we hear the words ‘It’s lights out and away we go‘ in Abu Dhabi for the Grand Prix, but F1 fans are already excited. And it’s not just fans […]

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]]> World Cup in Dubai: The best food and drink deals under Dhs100 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/world-cup-dubai-deals-food-drink-under-dhs100/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:55:07 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390631 Big games, small spend – your Dubai World Cup food and drink cheat sheet Football’s biggest tournament is back, and Dubai is fully in the game. Across the city, venues are rolling out food and drink deals under Dhs100 – think platters, combo meals, and specials that keep you fuelled from kick-off to the final […]

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]]> 8 things to do in Abu Dhabi this long weekend: June 12 to 15 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-long-weekend-june-12-to-15/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:08:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390663 From scent-led art at Louvre Abu Dhabi to spa resets, live entertainment and more There’s a long weekend incoming, and Abu Dhabi is rolling out everything from immersive art encounters and chilled-out wellness escapes to high-energy entertainment and culture-backed experiences. Whether you’re planning to slow things down or fill every day with something cool, the […]

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]]> This Dubai book sale has 1,000 books going for just Dhs1 this weekend https://whatson.ae/2026/06/bookends-books-for-dhs1-sale/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:37:22 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390556 Readers, time to add to your TBR Does your book collection already stack up to your height? Well, it’s about to get even taller – there’s a book sale taking place this weekend in Dubai, with books on sale for just Dhs1.  Taking place at Bookends, the three-day sale takes place from Saturday, June 13 […]

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]]> Here are all the World Cup Fan Zones in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/06/fanzones-in-dubai-to-watch-the-world-cup-2026/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:58:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390318 Where big screens, louder crowds and match-day energy take over the city One of the best spots to catch the World Cup in Dubai is the Fan Zones, and there are a few dedicated spaces popping up across the city that you need to visit for at least one match. Whether you’re after a high-energy […]

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]]> 56 of the best places to watch the World Cup in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/06/world-cup-sports-bars-fanzones-dubai-2026/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:29:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389498 World Cup fever hits Dubai Though the World Cup action unfolds thousands of kilometres away, Dubai will be bringing every tackle, goal and winner closer to home. Here’s where to watch the World Cup in Dubai  FAN ZONES Bla Bla by McGettigan’s   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BeMoreThan Events […]

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]]> CoComelon & Blippi are heading to Abu Dhabi this August https://whatson.ae/2026/06/cocomelon-blippi-are-heading-to-abu-dhabi-this-august/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:38 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390111 Two kids’ favourites, one stage, and plenty of sing-along fun Parents, prepare to hear plenty of excited squeals. CoComelon and Blippi will share the stage in Abu Dhabi for the first time, bringing two of kids’ favourite shows together in one live performance. The hit children’s show CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE lands in Abu Dhabi on […]

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]]> What’s On Dubai Awards 2026: The Party https://whatson.ae/2026/06/whats-on-dubai-awards-2026-the-party/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:04:06 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390083 What a party it was! The What’s On Dubai Awards is the UAE’s biggest food and entertainment awards programme and the only one powered entirely by public votes. Every year, it shines a spotlight on the restaurants, bars, attractions and experiences that make Dubai the city it is. Last night, across a stellar field of […]

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]]> What’s On Dubai Awards 2026: The Highly Commended https://whatson.ae/2026/06/whats-on-dubai-awards-2026-the-highly-commended/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:37:36 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389932 The people have spoken, and these are the Highly Commended Dubai’s leisure, entertainment and dining scene really has captured the world’s attention – and for good reason. The pace of its development, the strength and depth of homegrown ingenuity, and the critical mass of its creative core – draws in the world’s finest talent and […]

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]]> In pics: The Winners of the What’s On Dubai Awards 2026 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/in-pics-the-winners-of-the-whats-on-dubai-awards-2026/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:31:42 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389878 The winners have been revealed… The What’s On Dubai Awards is the largest food and entertainment industry awards in the UAE – and the only one voted for entirely by the public. Every year it shines a light on the restaurants, bars, attractions, and experiences that genuinely define life in this city: the brunch that […]

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]]> What’s On Dubai Awards 2026: Every winner from Dubai’s biggest night in food and entertainment https://whatson.ae/2026/06/whats-on-dubai-awards-2026-every-winner-from-dubais-biggest-night-in-food-and-entertainment/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:08:49 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389662 That’s a wrap on the What’s On Dubai Awards 2026 Manāo claimed Restaurant of the Year just months after earning one of the UAE’s fastest-ever Michelin Stars. Gabriela Chamorro was named Chef of the Year. Barrafina took Newcomer of the Year on its Dubai debut. Here is every winner and highly commended from the What’s […]

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