There are many events scheduled in the UAE. But due to the ongoing regional tensions, there are many events that have been postponed. While some have already announced the dates of the newly postponed events, others have not revealed the new dates. So, here’s a list of some events that have been postponed. Take a look!
Events Cancelled Or Postponed In The UAE
1. Jason Derulo
Due to the current travel disruptions, it was announced that pop star Jason Derulo will no longer headline the Dubai World Cup’s milestone 30th edition. The popular artist is known for hits like ‘Talk Dirty’ and ‘Savage Love’.While his performance may be cancelled, the event is still going forward at Meydan Racecourse.
2. Christina Aguilera
The hit singer, who was set to perform in April, has also announced that the concert has been postponed. All set to perform at the Etihad Arena, the date has been moved to September. Yes, she will be performing on September 25th, and the tickets are already up for grabs on Platinumlist. It’s worth noting that if you already hold a ticket for April, they might just be valid for the postponed concert, but you will still want to be sure by checking your inbox for a confirmation from the booking platform.
Where: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
When: September 25th
3. OFFLIMITS Music Festival
Taking to Instagram, OFFLIMITS Music Festival also announced on Instagram that it has officially shifted the dates for the event. The new date for the event is set for November 21st, 2026. It’s worth remembering that the event will be taking place at Etihad Park, and this will certainly light up Yas Island.
Where: Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi
When: November 21st
4. Middle East Film & Comic Con 2026
If you are a pop culture fan, then you will be pleased to know that Middle East Film & Comic Con is certainly making its return. Yes, the dates have been rescheduled between September 11th and 13th. It will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, and the tickets that you might have already purchased remain valid.
Where: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
When: September 11th and 13th
5. Art Dubai
Art Dubai, which was originally scheduled for April, it will now take place in May. Yes, this will take place from May 14th to 17th and will take place at Madinat Jumeirah. The edition will bring together galleries, artists and institutions, and will be done through a combination of collaborations, presentations, and public programming.
Where: Madinat Jumeirah
When: May 14th – 17th
6. Arabian Travel Market
Arabian Travel Market is expected to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It was supposed to take place from May 4th to 7th, and bring together over 55,000 travel professionals. These people would be bringing together these professionals from 160 countries. Now, the event has been postponed to August. It will be taking place from August 17th to 20th.
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
When: August 17th – 20th
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7. Amr Diab
Amr Diab is a renowned singer, known for his soothing voice and soulful numbers. And he was due to perform at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on April 4th. However, the concert now stands postponed, and the new date has not yet been announced. The Egyptian pop star returning to Dubai has been one of the most talked-about events, and organisers have already mentioned that the tickets will remain valid when the new date is finalised.
When: TBD
8. Culture Summit Abu Dhabi
This is a vibrant summit, and it was previously going to take place in April. However, it will now take place at Manarat Al Saadiyat from December 8th to 10th. This summit is known for bringing together policymakers, artists and cultural leaders for insightful discussions.
Where: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
When: December 8th to 10th
So, if you were planning to visit any of these events, you will certainly want to keep the new dates in mind.
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First Published: March 27, 2026 3:48 PM
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