UAE events 23-29 November 2026: Trevor Noah, Tarkan, Atif Aslam and a big Arabic weekend
The busiest week of the autumn, from four Trevor Noah nights to Hamaki, Ramy Sabry, Marcel Khalife and Angham.
Trevor Noah plays four nights at Dubai Opera, on 25, 26, 28 and 29 November, with a new stand-up show. In Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Festival presents Algarabia, a production blending flamenco with Arabic poetry, at Emirates Palace on Thursday 26 November.
Friday 27 November has three headline shows: Tarkan makes his Abu Dhabi debut at Etihad Arena, Atif Aslam returns to Coca-Cola Arena, and Hiba Tawaji and Ibrahim Maalouf perform their French-themed collaboration at Dubai Opera.
Saturday 28 November is one of the biggest Arabic music nights of the year. Ramy Sabry plays Etihad Arena, Mohamed Hamaki plays Space42 Arena, Marcel Khalife headlines the Wasla Festival at Expo City Dubai, and Nawal and Abdulla Almestrih perform at Khorfakkan Amphitheatre. Artbat's Upperground event is at Ushuaia Dubai Harbour the same night.
Sunday 29 November closes the week with Angham at Space42 Arena, Ghostly Kisses at Etihad Arena and Verdi's Opera Gala at Emirates Palace. Dubai Yoga at Zabeel Park marks the final day of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
TarkanFri 27 Nov · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi See ticketsSource: The National, Visit Abu Dhabi, Gulf News, Gulf Today, The National
