Events - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/things-to-do/events/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:05:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Game on: Your guide to watching the World Cup in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/06/world-cup-sports-bars-fanzones-dubai-2026/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:19:21 +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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]]> New dates announced for the Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026 https://whatson.ae/2026/05/new-dates-announced-for-the-dubai-esports-and-games-festival-2026/ Thu, 07 May 2026 06:15:32 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387889 The new dates stretch the festival, giving everyone more time to experience the action, competitions, and family fun The Dubai Esports and Games Festival is set to return this month, but the festival has just announced new dates, with the festival now running from May 22 to June 7, 2026. The expanded event lineup will […]

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]]> DIFC Arts Night returns to transform the financial hub into an open air art gallery https://whatson.ae/2026/04/difc-arts-night-returns-to-transform-the-financial-hub-into-an-open-air-art-gallery/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:24:27 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385777 Go wander, discover and get inspired You don’t need a ticket to see some stunning works of art. You can find it in nearly every corner of the city, and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) isn’t excluded. DIFC is already a hotspot for art and culture fans in the city thanks to its numerous art […]

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]]> Kandura Rally: The coolest motor event in Dubai returns this April https://whatson.ae/2026/04/kandura-rally-april-2026/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:51 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=344931 Motor fans, start your engines… Residents in the UAE love their cars — and just as much, the chance to admire other jaw-dropping beauties. In Dubai, spotting them isn’t difficult, but one of the best places to see some stunning metal works of art all in one space is at the Kandura Rally. Taking place […]

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]]> Summer in Nashville: This fun country music festival returns to Dubai this April https://whatson.ae/2026/04/summer-in-nashville-this-fun-country-music-festival-returns-to-dubai-this-april/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:58:58 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385225 Dubai Media City Amphitheatre hosts a weekend of country music, barbecue and bootscootin’ fun this month If travelling isn’t top of the agenda right now, we get it. With the general unpredictability of the world, the idea of hopping on a long-haul flight can feel less appealing than usual. But if there’s one thing the […]

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]]> Art festivals in Dubai 2026: New dates you need to know https://whatson.ae/2026/03/art-festivals-in-dubai-2026-new-dates-you-need-to-know/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:23:59 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385011 Several key art festivals in Dubai have announced updated 2026 dates This is typically when art season in Dubai kicks off. But this year, culture fans will need to be a little patient, with major festivals shifting their dates for 2026. If you had them marked in your diary, it’s time to pencil in the […]

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]]> Outdoor, family-friendly DAZ Festival returns to Al Ain this April https://whatson.ae/2026/03/outdoor-family-friendly-daz-festival-returns-to-al-ain-this-april-2026/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=384886 Expect live entertainment, games, art and plenty of family fun This April, Al Ain is set to come alive with the return of the DAZ Festival. The popular family-friendly festival is taking place from Friday, April 3, until Sunday, April 12, at Al Jahili Park in Al Ain. That’s 10 days with a schedule packed […]

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]]> Grammy award-winning Riverdance is heading to Abu Dhabi https://whatson.ae/2026/02/grammy-award-winning-riverdance-is-heading-to-abu-dhabi/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:02:51 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=381775 The iconic Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance celebrates 30 years with a spectacular stop in Abu Dhabi Get ready for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, music, and high-energy dance as Riverdance 30 – The New Generation makes its way to Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. They will be in the capital for two special performances on October 31 […]

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]]> Safa Park turns into ultimate picnic-and-car hangout this weekend https://whatson.ae/2026/02/the-grand-picnic-dubai-safa-park-2026/ https://whatson.ae/2026/02/the-grand-picnic-dubai-safa-park-2026/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:55:39 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=221033 From classics to supercars, expect a rare, one-day-only automotive showcase in the heart of the city It’s rare to walk anywhere in Dubai without spotting a supercar or a good ol’ classic car. And when you do, you can’t help but let out a ‘wow’ gazing at the steel beauties. If you’re a fan of […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2026/02/the-grand-picnic-dubai-safa-park-2026/feed/ 8 Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi confirmed for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 https://whatson.ae/2026/02/zara-larsson-and-lewis-capaldi-confirmed-for-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2026/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:51:17 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=380588 Lights out and cameras on for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 is officially revving up for a huge weekend from 3 to 6 December 2026, and now we’ve got even more reason to clear the diary. Pop powerhouse Zara Larsson and everyone’s favourite emotional ballad king Lewis Capaldi have […]

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]]> Tickets for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 now on sale https://whatson.ae/2026/02/tickets-for-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2026-now-on-sale/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:49:01 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=380296 Lights out, wallets out! Engines on, hesitation off. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 tickets are officially on sale, and if past years are anything to go by, this is not the moment to sit back and ‘think about it’. With new regulations in play, Formula 1 is stepping into a bold new era full of […]

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]]> Tickets for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 go on sale next week https://whatson.ae/2026/02/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-tickets-2026/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:59:57 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=380183 *Tickets for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 now on sale* And we’re going racing in Abu Dhabi once again The 2026 Formula 1 season is just weeks away, and fans are counting down the minutes until we hear the iconic words: ‘Lights out, and away we go!’ For those in the UAE – or planning […]

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