Abu Dhabi Events 2026
Discover a diverse line-up of conferences and exhibitions taking place in Abu Dhabi throughout 2026 by exploring Gateway Group’s month-by-month events listings. As an international business hub, Abu Dhabi will host global leaders, industry experts, and professionals for high‑level discussions and valuable networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on the events that matter to your business.
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Abu Dhabi events January 2026
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01 NEW YEAR'S DAY, PUBLIC HOLIDAY
01-31 Sheikh Zayed Festival, Al Wathba
03-09 Livestock Festival, Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba
04-07 MTB Shipyards 2026
05 Schools' Spring Term Commences
08-12 AJWEX, ADNEC Centre Al Ain Hall 1B
09-11 Al Ain Neurology Conference, Danat Al Ain
09-12 Arabian Style Exhibition, ADNEC Centre Al Ain Hall 1
10-12 16th IRENA Assembly
12-17 Ataya Exhibition, ADNEC Marina Hall 2
11-15 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, ADNEC ICC Hall
13-15 World Future Energy Summit 2025, ADNEC Halls 1-9, Atrium
13-15 Solar & Clean Energy Conference, ADNEC
14 Sustainable Cities and eMobility Conference, ADNEC
14 Global South Utilities Forum, ADNEC
14-15 Carbon Forward Middle East, ADNEC
15 Green Hydrogen Summit, ADNEC
16-18 5th APAA Advances in Psychiatry Across Ages Conference, Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
17-01 Feb Al Hosn Festival, Qasr Al Hosn
17-18 International Gynecology and Obstetrics Conference (IGOC 2026), Dusit Thani Hotel, Abu Dhabi
18-19 Advances in Nuclear Medicine: Precision Imaging and Therapy 2026, Rosewood Hotel, Abu Dhabi
19 International Defence Conference, ADNEC
20-22 UMEX 2026, ADNEC Halls 1-9, Conference Halls A & B & Capital Suites 1-12
22-25 1st International Cardiogenic Shock Congress, Rosewood Hotel, Abu Dhabi
23-25 2nd International Ferticlinic Fertility & IVF Conference, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
24-25 9th Edition of A Day in Allergy & Respiratory Medicine, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
25-29 Al Thuraya, ADNEC Marina Hall 2
26-27 Machines Can Think. AI Adopters Summit, Park Hyatt Hotel, Saadiyat Island
26-29 5th Middle East Metallurgy Corrosion & Coatings Expo, Rixos Marina, Abu Dhabi
27-28 2nd PAM Women Parliamentary Forum, FNC headquarters in Abu Dhabi
27-28 Murona Forum 2026, Erth Hotel
27-29 Shoptalk Luxe, Emirates Palace
27-29 Transport Middle East 2026, Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi
27-31 The Gulf Bride Show 2026, ADNEC Halls 8-10
28-30 WCO Technology Conference & Exhibition, ADNEC Hall 4, Conference Halls A & B, Atrium & Capital Suites 4-7
28-30 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
29-31 ISPOR UAE Chapter 2026 Conference, Rosewood Hotel
31 Study Abroad Expo, Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi
31-08 Al Ain Date Festival, ADNEC Centre Al Ain Halls 1-2
Stay informed as new Abu Dhabi events are announced throughout 2026. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest updated listing.