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| EVENTS | WHERE | DATES | TIMINGS | WEBSITES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Educational Supplies & Solutions GESS is the only event in the Gulf region that addresses a broad spectrum of educational solutions. |
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre | 28/02/2012 to 01/03/2012 | ||
| CABSAT MENA The trade platform for the digital media and satellite sectors across the the Middle East, Africa and Southern Asian region. |
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre | 28/02/2012 to 01/03/2012 | ||
| Abu Dhabi International Triathlon 2012 Featuring 50 of the world’s elite athletes. |
Abu Dhabi public beach at the Corniche | 02/03/2012 to 02/03/2012 | 6.40 am | [Link] |
| Elton John in Concert Featuring Ray Cooper |
Yas Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi | 29/03/2012 to 29/03/2012 | [Link] | |
| International Security & National Resilience Exhibition and Conference A unique event that addresses the growing needs for sophisticated equipment to counter international terrorism and protect national borders, and to respond resiliently to disasters, whether natural or result of terrorist action. |
ADNEC (Halls 1 - 4 and Atrium)Abu Dhabi | 19/03/2012 to 21/03/2012 | 10.00am to 6.00pm | |
| Outdoor UAE Beach Festival Enjoy a great day out with friends and family on the beach with tons of free-to-do activities offered including; wall climbing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, long boarding, beach football, volleyball and much more. |
Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa- Joumana Club | 30/03/2012 to 30/03/2012 | 1.00pm to Midnight | [Link] |
| Olympians, a photography exhibition of Emirati athletes OLYMPIANS is a photography exhibition that celebrates the success of Emirati athletes, and forms a tribute to the spirit of those athletes who are gearing up to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012 and beyond. |
ADNEC Abu Dhabi | 28/03/2012 to 28/03/2012 | [Link] | |
| David Guetta |
Yas Arena, Yas Island Abu Dhabi | 02/03/2012 to 02/03/2012 | 9.00 pm Doors open | |
| Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2012 |
Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre | 28/03/2012 to 02/04/2012 | 9.00am to 10.00pm | [Link] |
| A Midsummer Nights Dream Globe Education at Shakespeares Globe A specially commissioned production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for young people that breathes new life into this amazingly inventive play. |
Abu Dhabi Theatre | 20/03/2012 to 20/03/2012 | 7.30 pm | [Link] |
| Resplendent Russia - Maxim Vengerov & The St Petersburg Philharmonic Abu Dhabi Festival Commission & Arab World Premiere |
Emirates Palace | 22/03/2012 to 22/03/2012 | 8.00pm | [Link] |
| Duran Duran in Concert |
7he Sevens Stadium, Dubai | 08/03/2012 to 08/03/2012 | [Link] | |
| Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition GIBTM brings together a combination of regional and international industry buyers and suppliers, for three days of business opportunities, networking and professional education. |
Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre | 26/03/2012 to 28/03/2012 | 10.00am to 6.00 pm | [Link] |
| Anoushka Shankar Part of the Abu Dhabi Festival |
Emirates Palace Auditorium, Abu Dhabi | 19/03/2012 to 19/03/2012 | 8.00 pm | [Link] |
| Naseer Shamma & The Global Music Ensemble
Naseer Shamma, the oud master of Iraq, teams up with a hugely talented ensemble of musicians from Italy, Spain, USA, Greece and Colombia for an audacious journey that testifies to the unifying power of music. |
Emirates Palace | 24/03/2012 to 24/03/2012 | 8.00pm | [Link] |
| Sutra Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui / Antony Gormley / Szymon Brzóska with Monks from the Shaolin Temple. This stunning blend of Kung Fu, Tai Chi and contemporary dance is brought to you through the illustrious Sadler’s Wells theatre in London. |
Emirates Palace | 26/03/2012 to 26/03/2012 | 8.00pm | [Link] |
| Bayt Al Farabi - Faisal Al Sari Faisal Al Sari represents the new generation of UAE artists. Recipient of the 2009 Abu Dhabi Festival Award and ADMAF Creativity Award. |
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi | 29/03/2012 to 29/03/2012 | 8.00pm | [Link] |
| Das Rheingold - Wagners The Ring Cycle The Met in HD |
VOX Cinemas, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi | 27/03/2012 to 28/03/2012 | 7.00pm | [Link] |
| Bayt Al Farabi - Eastern Wind: Göksel Baktagir Bayt Al FarabiAbu Dhabi Festival pays homage to the great 9th-century musician, philosopher, and scientist Abu Nasr Muhammad Al Farabi in a series of concerts that explore his legacy not only to the Arab world but also to Europe. |
Emirates Palace | 28/03/2012 to 28/03/2012 | 8.00pm | [Link] |
| La Bayadère (The Temple Dancer) - Semperoper Ballet & NDR Radiophilharmonie Hanover From one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, comes one of the world’s youngest and most dynamic ballet companies. |
Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi | 30/03/2012 to 31/03/2012 | 8.00pm | [Link] |
| Hakawati: Stories of Al Tanboori Sharjah-based traditional Hakawati troupe of actors, bringing to life the mythical characters of Arabia through puppetry, shadow puppets, and wonder box. |
Cultural Centre, Madinat Zayed Western Region | 11/03/2012 to 12/03/2012 | 7.30pm | [Link] |
| ISNR 2012 International Security National and Resilience |
Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre | 19/03/2012 to 21/03/2012 | 10.00am to 6.00 pm | [Link] |
| Gestures of Light Hassan Massoudy Exhibition as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival |
Emirates Palace & Ghaf Gallery | 19/03/2012 to 15/04/2012 | [Link] | |
| Carnegie Hall Music Ensemble Carnegie Halls Ensemble ACJW returns for a two-part residency comprising of two interactive school performances and a series of school workshops in Abu Dhabi, which culminate in the Young Artists Day evening concert at Abu Dhabi Theatre. |
Abu Dhabi schools | 11/03/2012 to 16/03/2012 | [Link] | |
| Rhythm in Ras Al Khaimah
Advocating the value of arts and music in special needs development, Abu Dhabi Festival brings back Dubai Drums to RAK Special Needs Centre. |
Special Needs Centre, Ras Al Khaimah | 14/03/2012 to 14/03/2012 | 9.00am | [Link] |
| Abu Dhabi Festival Award Abu Dhabi Festival Award in association with Chopard is presented each year to one or more national university students who have made a significant contribution in the fields of film, literature or the visual arts |
Emirates Palace Auditorium | 19/03/2012 to 19/03/2012 | 8.00pm | [Link] |
| Oliver Lionel Barts legendary award winning musical featuring a cast and orchestra of over 100 from the best of Londons West End and UAE talents. |
Madinat Jumeirah Theatre, Dubai | 12/04/2012 to 23/03/2012 | [Link] | |