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6 Jun 2026 – 23 Aug 2026

Festival

Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) 2026

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is the region's largest summer sports event, hosted across Halls 1-11 at ADNEC, offering a climate-controlled environment for daily sports and wellness activities. Operated by Capital 360, the event encourages active lifestyles and serves families, fitness enthusiasts, and athletes throughout the summer season.

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10 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2026

Exhibition

57th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show 2026 (June Edition)

Expo Centre Sharjah — Sharjah

Biannual trade exhibition covering the latest design and trends in watches, jewellery, gold, precious stones, and diamonds. Operating since 1993, the show connects global trendsetters with sophisticated trade buyers and visitors from across the MENA region.

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13 Jun 2026 – 20 Sept 2026

Art & Culture

Laila Majid and Inaam Zafar: Body Quotidian

Sharjah Art Foundation — Gallery 6 — Sharjah

A dual exhibition by artists Laila Majid and Inaam Zafar at Gallery 6, Al Mureijah Square. The exhibition is free to attend and forms part of Sharjah Art Foundation's ongoing annual programme of contemporary art exhibitions and commissions.

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14 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026

Art & Culture

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi — Dino Month (June 2026)

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District — Abu Dhabi

The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi dedicates June 2026 to a month-long dinosaur programme featuring interactive workshops, palaeontology detective sessions, family activities and science experiences across the museum's galleries. The museum itself, opened November 2025, houses one of the world's finest T. rex fossils, a complete Brachiosaurus, and an iconic 25-metre blue whale skeleton.

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19 Jun 2026

Concert

Angham Live in Dubai

Coca-Cola Arena — Dubai

The acclaimed Egyptian singer performs live at Coca-Cola Arena.

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19 Jun 2026 – 25 Aug 2026

Festival

Dubai Sports World 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre — Dubai

Dubai Sports World is a large-scale public sports and wellness festival hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre's Za'abeel Halls, running through the summer months. The event features a climate-controlled indoor environment with activities across a wide range of sports and fitness disciplines for all ages.

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20 Jun 2026

Concert

Frequency 971 — Salvatore Ganacci and Nucleya 2026

Coca-Cola Arena — Dubai

Frequency 971 is a major electronic music festival event headlined by Swedish DJ Salvatore Ganacci and Indian electronic artist Nucleya at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The event is part of the Frequency 971 series celebrating UAE National culture through music.

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20 Jun 2026

Concert

Omar Khairat Live in Abu Dhabi 2026

Etihad Arena, Yas Island — Abu Dhabi

Egyptian composer and pianist Omar Khairat performs live at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in an orchestral concert event. Khairat is celebrated for his cinematic and classical compositions that blend Middle Eastern musical traditions with contemporary arrangements.

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21 Jun 2026

Concert

Gipsy Kings by André Reyes — World Cup Watch Party 2026

Coca-Cola Arena — Dubai

The Gipsy Kings by André Reyes perform live at Coca-Cola Arena combined with a FIFA World Cup watch party, blending Rumba Flamenca and pop in a high-energy arena concert. The event combines the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a live musical performance from one of the most iconic world music acts.

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22 Jun 2026 – 24 Jun 2026

Exhibition

Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre — Dubai

A trade-only exhibition focused on the wood and wood machinery industries, bringing together professionals from the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event showcases the latest products and innovations in wood processing technology.

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5 Jul 2026

Concert

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan — Once Upon A Time World Tour

Coca-Cola Arena — Dubai

The renowned qawwali and Bollywood playback singer brings his world tour to Coca-Cola Arena.

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8 Jul 2026 – 9 Jul 2026

Conference

Money Expo Abu Dhabi 2026

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi

Money Expo Abu Dhabi is an international fintech and investment exhibition gathering traders, investors, fintech innovators, digital payment companies, and financial institutions. Held at the ICC Hall, ADNEC, the event features expert-led sessions, workshops, and an exhibition floor covering global financial markets and blockchain technology.

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18 Jul 2026

Concert

Michael Lives Forever at Coca-Cola Arena 2026

Coca-Cola Arena — Dubai

Michael Lives Forever is a premium Michael Jackson tribute arena show bringing the King of Pop's greatest hits and iconic stage production to Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The production features professional dancers, state-of-the-art production design, and a full live band.

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25 Jul 2026

Sport

Abu Dhabi Showdown Week — UFC Fight Night 2026

Etihad Arena, Yas Island — Abu Dhabi

UFC Fight Night returns to Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, bringing top-ranked mixed martial arts competitors to Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The event is part of the annual partnership between UFC and the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.

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26 Jul 2026

Concert

Indie Soulfest with Bismil and Indian Ocean 2026

Coca-Cola Arena — Dubai

Indie Soulfest is a live music concert event headlined by Indian indie-folk artists Bismil and the legendary rock band Indian Ocean at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The event celebrates independent Indian music and is a major draw for the subcontinent music community in the UAE.

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