Late November / early December
F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit
Season-closing F1 weekend with concerts, paddock club, and Yas Marina fireworks.
November
Abu Dhabi Art
Manarat Al Saadiyat
The capital’s flagship contemporary art fair — galleries from across the GCC, Africa, and Europe.
November–December
Mother of the Nation Festival
Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Family festival celebrating the late Sheikha Fatima — entertainment, food, and free shows on the Corniche.
February (biennial)
IDEX (Defence Exhibition)
ADNEC
One of the world’s largest defence trade shows, drawing global manufacturers and government delegations.
December
Abu Dhabi Finance Week
ADGM, Al Maryah Island
Sovereign wealth, asset management, and fintech week — a key fixture on the GCC capital-markets calendar.
Year-round
Louvre Abu Dhabi exhibitions
Saadiyat Cultural District
Rotating major shows from the Louvre and partner institutions worldwide.
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