Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival

Early March

Sales, bargains and cut-throat prices are the order of the day during this wildly popular festival, which predictably sees the shopping malls crowded with people snapping up the bargains.

Abu Dhabi Classical Music Festival

17 - 30 April

Now into its third year, this event brings prominent musicians and conductors to the city for a week of performances. Best of all, the events are free and open to all over the age of 8.

Eid Al-Fitr

13 - 16 October

The end of the fasting month sees one of the biggest religious and cultural celebrations in the city, as the entire population goes en fete to celebrate the close of Ramadan.