Your Guide to The Exciting Events Happening in The UAE 2023

  • Publish date: Monday، 02 January 2023
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Some of the most incredible and exciting events take place in the United Arab Emirates, where almost everything is celebrated. Numerous events are held during the UAE's must-attend festivals. These events draw big crowds of people from all over the world, including the Middle East.


Here is a list of events and concerts happening in 2023:

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1. International Indian Film Academy Rocks (IIFA Awards 2023)


One of the most popular Indian award shows is scheduled to be held on February 10, 2023, in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Tickets are priced from Dhs 110 and available online at etihadarena.ae

2. Desert Groove by Groove on the Grass

The well-known dance event, which is taking place from Friday, January 27 to Sunday, January 29, is inviting visitors back to the desert at the Dunes Desert, Ras Al Khaimah. It has both local and international guests, who will soon be announced. Two stages—the Groove Bus and the Desert Stage—will host performances. There are currently accommodations and early bird weekend passes available for purchase.  Get your tickets here.

3. Imagine Dragons

With yet another update, the list of concerts in the UAE for the beginning of 2023 is heating up. Imagine Dragons, a Grammy-winning, multi-Platinum band, will make a visit to Abu Dhabi's Yas Island on January 26, 2023, as part of their massive Mercury World Tour to promote their most recent double-disc album, Mercury — Acts 1 & 2. Get your tickets at http://www.livenation.me/ 

4. Jimmy Carr

Returning to Abu Dhabi is one of the nation's favorite comedians. On January 7, 2023, Jimmy Carr will do a special performance at Etihad Arena on Yas Island as part of his Terribly Funny 2.0 World Tour.

5. BlackPink - Born Pink World Tour

Blackpink, a well-known South Korean girl group, will perform in Abu Dhabi for the first time ever. On January 28, 2023, the concert will take place at Etihad Park on Yas Island. In celebration of their most recent album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album sales, the performance will be a stopover on the BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] ABU DHABI. Tickets are now available at the Live Nation Website.

6. Quoz Arts Fest, Alserkal

The 10th Quoz Arts Fest will include a variety of events, including musical, contemporary dance, performing arts, and more. Two musicians, Bu Kolthoum and Saint Levant, who are making waves in the music industry by introducing Arabic culture to a wide audience, will be featured this year. Book your tickets here.

7. Art Dubai

Over 100 contemporary, modern, and digital art galleries will be present at the 16th edition of Art Dubai, which will take place in Madinat Jumeirah from March 3 to 5, 2023. This event is a major venue for Middle Eastern artists and will feature some magnificent works of art. https://www.artdubai.ae/

8. Arijit Singh's Concert

On January 20, 2023, Bollywood singer Arijit Singh will perform in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena. He is very well known for his hits Zaalima, Tum Hi Ho, Channa Mereya, and the most recent from the Shah Rukh Khan-starring Pathaan film. The official website of the venue has tickets starting at Dh95 for Arijit Singh's event in Dubai, which is appropriate for all ages. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

9. Taste of Dubai 

As the Taste of Dubai pop-up event, starting at Dhs55 at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, officially begins from Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5, say yes to tasting meals from some of the famous chefs in the country. It is a fantastic way to sample food prepared by a variety of the city's best chefs.

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