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Abu Dhabi’s Annual Calendar continues to grow, so much so that there are now fixed events in the diary. In addition to what we have listed below, there are many concerts, and exhibitions that happen. Many of the big artists are choosing to come to Abu Dhabi rather than Dubai over recent years. To find out what’s going on check out Time Out, Abu Dhabi Week, What’s On and Concierge when you get into town. The summer is pretty thin on consumer events, because no one is in town because of the heat! We haven’t included any MICE type industry exhibitions that occur across the year. As a guide, we have listed the events name, given a one liner on what it is, the location and the website where you can find out more information.
January
Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
One of the biggest events on the PGA Open tour
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
http://www.abudhabigolfchampionship.com
Al Dhafra Festival
The Al Dhafra Festival, about 2 hours away in Madinat Zayed caters for camel beauty contests, and a whole heap of other cultural stuff
Madinat Zayed City
February
Al Ain Aerobatic Show
Various aircraft such as planes, helicopters, wing walkers and gliders come together from 15 countries to perform in a fast display of aerobatics.
Al Ain International Airport
http://www.alainaerobaticshow.com/
IDEX
International Defense exhibition that fills out all the hotels rooms in Abu Dhabi
ADNEC
The Heritage Film Festival
A few evening of local film that cover regional related films
Heritage Village
http://www.goethe.de/ins/ae/abu/kue/hff/deindex.htm
Formula Drift
Crazy street car skill
Yas Marina Circuit
http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/
Gourmet Abu Dhabi
A great opportunity to have some free lessons from Michelin Star chefs
All over Abu Dhabi
March
Abu Dhabi Triathlon
Superhumans run swim and cycle
Emirates Palace, Yas Island, Marina Mall
http://www.abudhabitriathlon.com/
April
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Driving through the desert
Starts at Yas Marina Circuit
http://www.abudhabidesertchallenge.com
Abu Dhabi Festival
A very popular classical music, arts performance based festival
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi theatre and across Abu Dhabi & the UAE
http://www.abudhabifestival.ae
Cityscape Abu Dhabi
Where all the construction projects are revealed
ADNEC
http://www.cityscapeabudhabi.com/
Red Bull Air Race World Series
A skill based Air race over the waters around Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Corniche
http://www.redbullairrace.com/
May
Arab Market
A fair that sells Arab related goods
ADNEC
June
Shams Abu Dhabi
Discount Shopping under air conditioning
ADNEC
July / August
Ramadan & Eid Festival
Arabic Food and Celebration all under one roof
ADNEC
September
Chic Lady
Mega money spent on ladies fashion and cosmetics. Must be seen if female!
ADNEC
http://www.chiclady.al-hader.com/
October
Abu Dhabi Film Festival
Festival showcasing significant Arab and Western Cinema bringing A-listers from all over the world.
Cinemas across Abu Dhabi
http://www.abudhabifilmfestival.ae/
Formula 1 Grand Prix Abu Dhabi
The last grand prix of the F1 season
Yas Island Circuit
http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/
November
The International Date Palm Festival
Yes, a 6 day festival dedicated to dates. Only in Abu Dhabi!
ADNEC
http://www.datepalmfestival.ae
December
Mubadala World Tennis Championships
Although not part of the official tour, you get close up to the action, and some of the big names turn up
Zayed Sports City
Powerboat Racing
There are two popular races held in UAE, the X-Cat world Powerboat Series organised by the UAE Marine Sports Federation is normally held in January and the F1 H2O Powerboat World Championships held in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah during December
Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Abu Dhabi Adventure
Touted as the World’s toughest challenge, this physically challenging race spans the whole of the emirate and lasts 6 days – bringing some of the world’s best sports men and women to the UAE.
http://www.abudhabi-adventure.com