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15 events

October 2026

Russell Peters speaking at a podium in a checked jacket

Oct1to 30 Nov

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Abu Dhabi Comedy Season

1 Oct to 30 Nov 2026 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

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A castle made of flowers at Dubai Miracle Garden

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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The gilded central dome inside Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi Festival 2026, autumn programme

10 Oct to 19 Dec 2026 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Baobab sculptures on the main plaza at Dubai Safari Park

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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Looking from beneath the dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi across the water towards the Gulf

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Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean

14 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027 · Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

A plaza at Global Village in Dubai with the Burj Khalifa replica rising behind the pavilions

On nowFamilyMajor

Global Village Dubai, Season 31

14 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Global Village, Dubai

Date palms and the UAE flag at the Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi

Oct23to 11 Nov

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Traditional Handicrafts Festival

23 Oct to 11 Nov 2026 · Abu Dhabi (venue to be confirmed), Abu Dhabi

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Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain with its crenellated walls and round towers

Oct23to 30 Apr

On nowArt and design

Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial

23 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 · Abu Dhabi

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Camels with robot jockeys racing across sand at the Liwa International Festival in the Al Dhafra region

Al Dhafra Festival 2026-27

27 Oct 2026 to 13 Jan 2027 · Sweihan, Abu Dhabi

Two people in ornate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival

Titize: A Venetian Dream

29 to 31 Oct 2026 · Dubai Opera, Dubai

The glass-fronted NYU Abu Dhabi building on Saadiyat Island with palm trees in front

Nass

30 Oct 2026 · The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

Emirati boys performing a traditional Yowla dance on stage

Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026-27

30 Oct 2026 to 14 Mar 2027 · Al Wathba South, Abu Dhabi

The Riverdance 25th anniversary stage lit in an arena before a seated audience

Riverdance

31 Oct to 1 Nov 2026 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Hatta Dam reflecting the Hajar Mountains

Oct31to 29 Nov

Sport

Dubai Fitness Challenge (10th edition)

31 Oct to 29 Nov 2026 · Across Dubai, Dubai

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November 2026

Benjamin Clementine playing piano on a smoke-filled stage

Benjamin Clementine at Dubai Opera

1 Nov 2026 · Dubai Opera, Dubai