This weekend
Events in the UAE this weekend
Friday 23 Oct 2026 to Sunday 25 Oct 2026. Everything running in that window, including the season-long festivals.
Photo: Slayym, CC BY-SA 4.0
12 events running
Oct1to 30 Nov
On nowComedyMajor
Abu Dhabi Comedy Season
1 Oct to 30 Nov 2026 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
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Oct8to 30 Apr
On nowFamily
Dubai Miracle Garden reopens, Season 15
8 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Al Barsha South, Dubai
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Oct10to 19 Dec
On nowFestivalMajor
Abu Dhabi Festival 2026, autumn programme
10 Oct to 19 Dec 2026 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
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Oct12to 30 Apr
On nowFamily
Dubai Safari Park reopens, Season 8
12 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Al Warqa 5, Dubai
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Oct14to 14 Feb
On nowExhibition
Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean
14 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027 · Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
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Oct14to 30 Apr
On nowFamilyMajor
Global Village Dubai, Season 31
14 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Global Village, Dubai
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Oct23to 11 Nov
Culture
Traditional Handicrafts Festival
23 Oct to 11 Nov 2026 · Abu Dhabi (venue to be confirmed), Abu Dhabi
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Oct23to 30 Apr
Art and design
Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial
23 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Abu Dhabi
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Oct24
ConcertMajor
Nancy Ajram Live
24 Oct 2026 · Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
From AED 210
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Oct24
SportMajor
UFC Abu Dhabi Showdown Week: main card
24 Oct 2026 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
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Oct25
Concert
Blue Live
25 Oct 2026 · Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre, Dubai
From AED 239
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Oct25
Comedy
Russell Peters Live
25 Oct 2026 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
From AED 275
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Generated from the events calendar each time the page is loaded. In the UAE the weekend is Saturday and Sunday, with Friday afternoon as the start of it.
