From desert heritage festivals and orchestral wizardry to international sports and community fun—Abu Dhabi’s 2025 calendar is bursting with events that mix tradition, entertainment, and global flair. Whether you’re into local culture, big-screen nostalgia, or world-class athletics, there’s something here worth marking your calendar for.
1. Liwa Date Festival 2025 – A Taste of Emirati Heritage
Date: Ongoing till July 27, 2025
Location: Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi
Celebrating the UAE’s iconic date palm and its deep-rooted cultural significance, the 21st edition of the Liwa Date Festival features market stalls, competitions, traditional music, and handmade crafts. It’s free to attend and draws locals and tourists alike.
2. Harry Potter Film Concert Series – Magical Music Meets Cinema
Date: September 6–7, 2025
Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island
Watch the Harry Potter films like never before—with a full symphony orchestra performing the iconic score live as the movie plays on the big screen. On September 6, The Philosopher’s Stone kicks off the magic, followed by The Chamber of Secrets on the 7th. Tickets start at AED 120.
3. 2025 IMMAF Youth World Championships – Young Fighters Take the Stage
Date: July 21–27, 2025
Location: ADNEC Convention Centre, Al Ain
This global MMA tournament gathers the best youth fighters from around the world. It’s a week-long showcase of skills, discipline, and rising stars in the mixed martial arts world, with competitors aged 12–17.
4. Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship – Where the World’s Best Tee Off
Date: November 6–9, 2025
Location: Yas Links Golf Club, Yas Island
One of the UAE’s most prestigious golf tournaments returns with elite global talent, prize money, and intense DP World Tour Play-Off energy. Expect world-class golf against stunning seaside backdrops.
5. Bawabat Al Sharq Mall Run – Community and Fitness Collide
Date: 3 August 2025
Location: Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Abu Dhabi
This indoor summer run is perfect for all fitness levels with 1K and 3K options. Hosted by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, it’s a family-friendly, health-focused event inside the cool comfort of the mall.
6. Summer Ladies Night – A Night Out in Al Ain
Date: August 1, 2025
Location: Al Ain Adventure
An all-female night of water rides, entertainment, food, and giveaways. For just AED 75, women and girls (aged 4+) can enjoy an evening full of summer vibes and social fun at one of Al Ain’s most thrilling attractions.
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