Dubai is often described through architecture, tourism, business and technology. On 12 September 2026, the city will celebrate another part of its identity. Culture. Dubai Opera is marking its 10th anniversary with a special gala evening in its Main Auditorium, celebrating a decade of opera, orchestral music, ballet, theatre, concerts and international performance in the
Cryptocurrency has never struggled to produce headlines. Bitcoin rises. Bitcoin falls. A token explodes in value. An exchange launches. A regulator introduces new rules. A blockchain suffers a security incident. But beneath those daily price movements, a much larger industry has been developing. Crypto Expo Dubai 2026, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre on
Dubai’s property market has become much more than a local real-estate story. International buyers are increasingly looking at the city as a place to live, invest, establish businesses and diversify property portfolios. That international interest is on display at International Property Show 2026, which concludes its three-day run at Dubai World Trade Centre on 9
K-pop has grown far beyond the boundaries of Korean popular music. It is now a global entertainment culture built around music, choreography, fashion, visual storytelling, social media and highly organised fan communities. On 26 September 2026, that energy comes to Etihad Arena through K-POP Fever, a live production designed around the high-impact music and performance
EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup Abu Dhabi 2026: European Giants Meet on Yas Island European basketball is coming to Abu Dhabi in a new format. On 18 and 19 September 2026, Etihad Arena will host the EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup, bringing together Real Madrid, Olympiacos Piraeus, Fenerbahce and Dubai Basketball for a two-day tournament on Yas Island. For
Some of the most exciting events on Abu Dhabi’s calendar are not designed for adults. From 11 to 13 September 2026, Etihad Arena welcomes PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite,” bringing Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the popular rescue team into a large-scale live production on Yas Island. For young fans, the attraction
The travel industry is changing faster than the act of travelling itself. Flights still move people between cities. Hotels still provide rooms. Destinations still compete for visitors. But almost everything around those basic activities is being transformed by technology. Artificial intelligence builds itineraries. Biometrics change airport experiences. Hotels personalise stays using data. Travellers discover destinations
