3rd International Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance Conference 2026 (IDCT 2026)
17th International Wound Care & 1st Tissue Bioengineering Conference 2026
MUSEUMS
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi City
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Workshop: Make Your Shell-Shaped Candle
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Tour: A Walk Through Our History Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Tour: A Dive into Pearling
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Workshop: Below the Surface: Creating an Undersea Landscape Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Tour: A Walk Through Our HistoryEmirati Sign Language
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Workshop: Oasis Weaving
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Voices of the Coast
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Workshop: Build Your Museum
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Workshop: Tree of Values
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Tour: A Walk Among Our Wings
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Workshop: Create Your Calming Necklace
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Al Dhuha Hour: Mixed Media Collage
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Tour: UAE History Tour led by a Senior Emirati
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Sensory Journeys Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Quiet Morning Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Beyond Sight
Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi City
Survive Like a Dinosaur Card Game
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Museum Mums: Tea Tuesdays –Handprint Safari
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Under the Strawberry Moon: A Sound Healing Experience
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Needle Felting Leaves
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
International Yoga Day: Morning of Wellness
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Nature & Mind: Guided Yoga – Ladies Only
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Nature & Mind: Guided Yoga
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
The March of Triceratops Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
Nature’s Families: Bird Edition Game
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
UNTIL 30 JUNE 2026
Sun Printing Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Art in Scents
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Quantum Dome Project: A Collective VR Experience
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Group Express Tours
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Family Treasure Hunt: The Secret of the Dome Stars Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
UNTIL 30 JUNE 2026
Constellation Light Lab Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
LOUVRE ABU DHABI
TEAMLAB PHENOMENA ABU DHABI
AL AIN MUSEUM
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Exhibitions
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Harat Al Hosn Temporary Exhibition Al Ain Museum, Al Ain Region
Highlights from H.E. Bassam Said Freiha Collection
Bassam Freiha Art Foundationi, Abu Dhabi City
Shezad Dawood: Skin of Dreams Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Al Qattara Murals
Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain Region
Philip Ducap: Before the Silence Breaks Bassam Freiha Art Foundationi, Abu Dhabi City
The UAE is Beautiful Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Human in the Loop by Dr. Ahmad AlAttar
421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City
The Ever Living: Group Art Exhibition Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain Region UNTIL
‘Stamps for Tomorrow’ Exhibition Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
PERFORMANCES
100 Years of Bollywood Music: The Musical in Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
UAE National Orchestra: An Evening with Conductor Xu Zhong The Red Theater, The Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
The Magic of Ballet Fairy Tales Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Wael Kfoury Live in Abu Dhabi Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi City
Mandé Maqamāt - Yahael Camara Onono
The Black Box, The Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Fatima | MINOVA The Black Box, The Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
100th Anniversary of Maya Plisetskaya - Gala Ballet Concert Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Kid Koala’s Space Cadet
The Red Theater, The Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Omar Khairat Live in Abu Dhabi Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi City
Berklee Abu Dhabi Annual Concert Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Music in the City Across Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
UAE National Orchestra: Rhythms Without Borders - Season Finale
The Red Theater, The Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Abdulrahman Aljunaid in Jalsat Nights Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
The Galleria Al Maryah Island’s Get Active Programme
The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi City
Spartan City
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi City
Marina and Watersports Activities
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
COMMUNITY
Cinema Space
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
World Cup Fan Zone at Reem Mall
Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi City
Books in the City
Across Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Family Reel Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Take the Mic
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
The Jury Experience Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
FIFA Nights Return to Broadway Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Kids Palace Summer Camp
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City
Film Screening with The Reel Deal Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
421 Family Day! 421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City
Italian Film Week Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Maktaba: Sound 421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City
WORKSHOPS, SESSIONS & PROGRAMMES
Programmes at Abu Dhabi Children’s Library Cultural Foundation
Hands-On Heritage
& Drop-In Sessions
From Drawing to Sculpture with Hassana Arif 421 Arts Campus, Abu
Art Workshops Cultural Foundation
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Al Qomra Photography Meetup
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Educational Workshops
Delma Museum, Al Dhafra Region
Dhabi City
Art Studio Workshops
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Al Dhafra Fort, Al Dhafra Region
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation Weekend Workshops Programme
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Art Studio - World Environmental Day Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi City
Meet The Masters Series – Holding Space Through Sound
Berklee Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi City
Tatreez Circle with Joanna Barakat
421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City
Rawi Al Dhafra
Al Dhafra Fort, Al Dhafra Region
MAKTABA Branches
Pencil In with Sarah Afaneh
421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City
Noor’s Heroes
421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City
Fundamentals of Artist Books with Arnold Barretto
421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi City
The Story of Art Lecture Series at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Al Qattara Art Workshops
Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain Region
TOURS
NEW TOURISM EXPERIENCES IN ABU DHABI CITY, AL AIN & AL DHAFRA REGIONS
Starlight opens its newest destination in Marina Mall
Cinemacity has opened its newest destination at Marina Mall, introducing a new kind of entertainment space where film, theatre, dining, music and social experiences come together under one roof. More than a cinema, Cinemacity Starlight is designed as an immersive entertainment lounge where guests can gather, connect and experience culture from every corner of the venue.
Located within one of Abu Dhabi’s most established waterfront destinations, the new venue features nine state-of-the-art screens, including the landmark Starlight Theatre which accommodates up to 500 guests.
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation Guided Tours Experience Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi City
Cinemacity
Abu Dhabi
GEMO
The iconic French Fashion brand has finally opened its doors in Abu Dhabi! Find them now in Marina Mall Abu Dhabi.
DESTINATION INITIATIVES AND UPDATES
Emiratisation Strategic Partner 2025
DCT Abu Dhabi recognised a total of 12 outstanding 4- and 5-star hotels for exceeding the December 2025 Emiratisation target and maintaining full compliance with programme requirements under the Emiratisation & Capability Development Office.
IMEX Frankfurt 2026
Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau participated in IMEX Frankfurt 2026, held from 19–21 May at Messe Frankfurt, alongside 24 stakeholders under the Abu Dhabi Pavilion. The delegation showcased an extensive portfolio of destination offerings and upcoming developments, further reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a premier global MICE destination.
