Events in Abu Dhabi worth travelling for in 2023
Abu Dhabi’s cultural landscape is constantly evolving, welcoming debutants and hosting iconic events. Here’s why you should be in the Emirati capital this year
Once nothing more than a barren strip of desert, Abu Dhabi now helms the UAE’s cultural revolution in more ways than one. The opening of Louvre Abu Dhabi in 2017 threw open the doors for a global wave to usher into the Arab world. The iconic Yas Marina Circuit, which joined the Formula One calendar in 2009, is set to host the Grand Prix races until 2030. Adding an apt soundtrack to this cultural movement is the emerging electronica scene that’s revamping the Emirate’s music landscape. In 2023, this desert city has its calendar packed with a slew of international events, big-ticket concerts, and grand openings. All the more reason to start booking now.
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The Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island is gearing up to host the three-day Abu Dhabi Grand Prix event from 24 to 26 November. The race will conclude the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, which, for the first time, will be running 23 races in a season—the highest in any season. Race-view suites remain a highlight at W Abu Dhabi in Yas Island, which stands right atop the racetrack. Head there to watch the spectacle from the comfort of your room, or prop yourself on the Main Grandstand, which overlooks the home straight and offers a direct view of the stunning pyrotechnics that Abu Dhabi is known for. Read More…