..ya, totally – NOT.
Rumor has it that the United Arab Emirates are a sad, boring and very strict country. Well, in reality especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi have more weekend activities to offer than what I got offered back in Europe.
Please see below the most popular upcoming events (most of them are even free of charge!) in Abu Dhabi:
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival (Dec-Jan)
Abu Dhabi Classics (Oct-May)
AbuDhabiDanceFestival (Jan)
Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship (Jan)
Red Bull Air Race World Championship (Feb)
Chinese New Year (Feb)
Venetian Village Festival (Mar)
Open Air Cinemas @Sheraton, @Dusit Thani & @Intercontinental
Concerts & Shows @Emirates Palace and @National Theatre (Mar-Apr)
Mother of the National Festival (Mar)
Brauhaus Springfest (Apr)
IFTAR @diverse hotels in the city
Concerts @DU Arena
Brauhaus Octoberfest (Oct)
Taste of Abu Dhabi (Nov)
Formula 1 (Nov)
National Day Celebrations (Dec)
Abu Dhabi Food Festival (Dec)
Emirates Palace Tree Lighting (Dec)
Swiss Christmas Market @Beach Rotana (Dec)
Many ask me if there is f.eg. ‘Christmas’ in the UAE.
Yes, there is – this tolerant country tries to cater all our individual needs and habits! From Christmas, Chinese New Year, National Day to Diwali! 🙂
Here, it’s all about us! ❤
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