Events - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/things-to-do/events/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:10:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 8 fabulously fun things to do in Dubai this week: July 13 to 16 https://whatson.ae/2026/07/8-fabulously-fun-things-to-do-in-dubai-this-week-july-13-to-16/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:10:52 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=393045 Check out a new night swim, tune in for the World Cup semi-finals or get creative at a cookery class Welcome to a new week, Dubai. If you’re looking for things to do in the city this July, we’ve got you covered with night swims, new restaurants and social wellness experiences you’re sure to love. […]

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]]> UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi returns with tickets from just Dhs195 https://whatson.ae/2026/07/ufc-fight-night-abu-dhabi-2026-tickets-dhs195/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:57:20 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392737 Sponsored: The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for another thrilling flurry of elite MMA action, the packed card features the much anticpated headline clash of Magomed Ankalaev vs Khalil Rountree Jr… Taking place on Saturday, July 25 at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena, UFC Fight Night is staging a triumphant return to the international home of […]

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]]> What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards 2026: The party https://whatson.ae/2026/07/whats-on-abu-dhabi-awards-2026-the-party/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:26:44 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=392012 A night celebrating the people and places that make Abu Dhabi shine The What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards 2026 brought together the capital’s best restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions and entertainment venues for an evening dedicated to celebrating the people and places that keep the city buzzing. As the UAE’s biggest food and entertainment awards programme […]

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]]> World Cup 2026: Round of 32 kick-off times in the UAE https://whatson.ae/2026/06/world-cup-2026-round-of-32-kick-off-times-in-the-uae/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:34:57 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391892 Your guide to every Round of 32 fixture and when to watch them in UAE time The World Cup 2026 is entering knockout territory, and things are about to get seriously intense. From early kick-offs to late-night clashes, here’s the Round of 32 schedule – all converted into UAE time so you know exactly when […]

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]]> 6 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: June 29 to July 2 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-week-june-29-to-july-2-2026/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:11:22 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391879 Your guide to what’s worth checking out in Abu Dhabi Looking for some cool things to do in Abu Dhabi this week? From a striking new photography exhibition and café visits to World Cup matches and live music nights, there’s plenty happening across the city. Here are 6 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi […]

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]]> A free pop culture gathering is taking place in Dubai this weekend https://whatson.ae/2026/06/community-gathering-speedy-comics-dubai-times-square/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:22:23 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391740 Trading cards, cosplay, collectibles and family fun come together at this free community event Collectors, gamers and pop culture fans, clear your calendars. Community Gathering, presented by Speedy Comics, is taking over Times Square Center this weekend on Saturday, June 27 and 28, with a jam-packed line-up of trading cards, collectibles, creativity and family-friendly entertainment. […]

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]]> 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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