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Abu Dhabi Events

The UAE capital hosts numerous annual events and festivals which attract millions of visitors from around the globe. These annual Abu Dhabi events always have huge followings and tickets can sell out instantly. Often tourists plan their vacations at specific times of year to ensure they can attend some of these spectacular events. Wanna check out some of the best ones…? Here you go!

SPORTS EVENTS

ABU DHABI GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

The 18th Abu Dhabi Golf Championship is the first Rolex Series event of the 2023 DP World Tour season. This global golf event continues to attract major champions on the DP World Tour to compete and win a whopping USD 8M. This upcoming Abu Dhabi event will give golf fans an unforgettable experience.

  • Date & timings: till 22nd January 2023 | 07:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Location: Yas Links Abu Dhabi
  • Contact: +971-2-404-3077

ABU DHABI PADEL MASTER 2023

This year, the UAE will host the world’s best padel players at the first-ever WPT Abu Dhabi Padel Master Tournament. The top ranked padel players will compete at the Modoon Abu Dhabi Padel Master 2023 and this is the only master category tournament hosted by World Padel Tour in the country.

  • Ticket price: AED 35
  • Date & timings: 21st February 2023 – 26th February 2023 | 01:00 pm – 07:00 pm
  • Location: Bab Al Nojoum, Hudayriyat
  • Contact: +971-4-514-9504

AL AMAL POLO DAY

The Al Amal Polo Day is an attempt by Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club to raise awareness and build a support network for children of determination. This Abu Dhabi event will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of the polo club.

  • Ticket price: Free
  • Date & timings: 18th February 2023 | 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
  • Location: Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club
  • Contact: +971-2-447-4444

FBMA INTERNATIONAL SHOW JUMPING CUP 2023

FBMA International Show Jumping Cup invites talented riders from all over the world to compete for the title of the most skilled horse rider. The winner will take home a prize money of AED 800,000.

  • Ticket price: Free
  • Date & timings: 26th January 2023 – 29th January 2023 | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
  • Location: Al Forsan International Sports Resort
  • Contact: +971-2-656-5656

H.H PRESIDENT OF UAE POLO CUP

The prestigious polo tournament will be held in March 2023. The aim of H.H President of UAE Polo Cup is to promote the sports of polo within and beyond the UAE. This is one of the free events in Abu Dhabi you wouldn’t want to miss.

  • Ticket price: Free
  • Date & timings: 6th March 2023 – 18th March 2023 | 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
  • Location: Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club
  • Contact: +971-2-447-4444

INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE T20 (ILT20)

This is one of the most anticipated events in Abu Dhabi, especially for cricket lovers. The on-going T20 league is an attempt by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) to hunt for local talent. The International T20 league in the UAE is observing 6 franchises with 34 matches taking place all over the country.

  • Ticket price: From AED 10
  • Date & timings: Till 12th February 2023 | 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm
  • Location: Zayed Cricket Stadium
  • Contact: +971-2-558-8331

ART AND CULTURAL EVENTS

ABU DHABI FESTIVAL 2023

The Abu Dhabi Festival is all ready to welcome you with an exciting line-up of extravagant events. This year will be the 20th anniversary of this prestigious festival where various internationally acclaimed artists will perform. Peruvian operatic, Juan Diego will perform in a concert featuring a programme of arias followed by repertoire of Latin American and Peruvian songs.

 

Renowned for their finest contemporary flamenco shows, Vanguard flamenco (the dancer) and Maria Pages (choreographer) will give an ode to femininity. And the two-time Grammy winner Gregory Porter will also make his UAE debut performing tracks from his albums Liquid Spirit and Take Me to the Alley.

  • Date & timings: 1st March 2023 – 31st October 2023 | 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Location: Emirates Palace | Cultural Foundation

A DATE WITH THE ARTISTS

Are you an art aficionado?? Then how would you like to have ‘A Date with the Artists’? This upcoming event in Abu Dhabi offers art lovers an opportunity to attend a private tour of the ‘Life is a Circus’ exhibition. Over 22 artists will participate and will showcase their best work to inspire you. The event will conclude with an intimate dinner where you can converse with your favourite artists and get a chance to engage with the masterminds.

Please note that this event is limited to 30 people only and requires prior registration. The registration is free but you will have to pay the admission fee.

  • Ticket price: AED 100
  • Date & timings: 23rd February 2023 | 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
  • Location: Cultural Foundation
  • Contact: +971-02-657-6348

DIGITAL ART WORKSHOPS WITH JALAL LUQMAN

If you ever wanted to learn digital art, this might be your chance. Join the maestro Jalal Luqman as he takes you on a journey from realism to surrealism in his masterclasses. These workshops are part of the ‘Life is a Circus’ exhibition. The classes will cover three major styles, photo manipulator, digital painting and digital collage.

Please note that the minimum age to participate in these workshops is 14 years. 

  • Ticket price: From AED 240
  • Date & timings: Till 20th March 2023 | 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
  • Location: Cultural Foundation
  • Contact: +971-02-657-6348

FILM SCREENING: SERIES OF SHORTS

Fans of short films rejoice! Because the Cultural Foundation is gearing up to screen a series of short films in February. This Abu Dhabi upcoming event is perfect for those who enjoy a good movie. The featured films to be screened are Arnoos by Samer Battikhi, Night by Ahmad Saleh, Give up the Ghost by Zain Durie and Geisha L.O.V.E by Mike Derderian.

  • Ticket price: From AED 20
  • Date & timings: 2nd February 2023 | 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Location: Cultural Foundation
  • Contact: +971-2-657-634

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