World autism awareness day at zayed national museum (until 5 april 2026)

Join World Autism Awareness Day at Zayed National Museum, a community-focused programme that brings the museum’s values of inclusion, dignity and shared responsibility to life through meaningful, accessible experiences.

Time: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM 

Location: Zayed National Museum

For more details, please visit: https://zayednationalmuseum.ae/en/event-calender/whats-on-at-the-museum 

HARAT AL HOSN (Ongoing) 

A temporary exhibition at Al Ain Museum brings to life the history and social fabric of a once-thriving neighbourhood through oral histories, archival materials, and sensory experiences. 

Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Location: Al Ain Museum 

For more details, please visit: https://www.alainmuseum.ae/en/exhibitions-events

YOUNG PICASSO (25 April 2026) 

This documentary looks at the early years of Picasso; his upbringing and learning that led to his extraordinary achievements. 

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi

For more details, please visit: https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/film-screenings/young-picasso

Visal Arts

 AND AFTER (Until 12 April 2026) 

'And After” explores the element of air and its various states through the lens of Arabic terminology, specifically “Sukoon”, “Hawaa”, “Naseem”, and “Riyah”. In Arabic, “Sukoon” symbolises stillness and the pause between movement, while “Hawaa” refers to the gentle, everyday state of air. The exhibition examines how these elemental states influence our environments and internal rhythms, encouraging visitors to contemplate the moments of pause and transformation. 

Time: Saturday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM 

Friday: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM 

Location: Cultural Foundation  

Entry: Free 

For more details, please visit: https://culturalfoundation.ae/en/event/and-after  

PICASSO, THE FIGURE (Until 31 May 2026)

Louvre Abu Dhabi presents Picasso, the Figure, a major monographic exhibition of one of the most iconic names in modern art.

Time: Weekdays: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM 

Weekends: 10:00AM to 8:30PM

Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi 

Entry: AED 63 (full price)/ AED 35 (reduced price) per person

For more details, please visit: https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/exhibitions/picasso-the-figure

GOLDEN INK: A JOURNEY THROUGH ARAB AND ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPTS (Until 7 April 2026) 

A flagship travelling exhibition debuting at Qasr Al Watan, curated in partnership with McGill University. The event explores the intellectual and artistic legacy of the Islamic world, presenting rare manuscripts spanning science, literature, religion, art, and philosophy from Abu Dhabi Libraries, McGill, and key UAE collections. Through academic rigour and immersive displays, including exclusive pieces from Zayed National Museum and Louvre Abu Dhabi, the exhibition celebrates the beauty and global significance of manuscript heritage while inviting audiences into a visually rich, cross-cultural dialogue that continues in Montreal in 2027. 

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM 

Location: Qasr Al Watan, House of Knowledge 

Entry: Starting from AED 30 per person 

For more details, please visit: https://abudhabiculture.ae/en/events/golden-ink-a-journey-through-arabic-and-islamic-manuscripts-exhibition 

Performing Arts

UAE NATIONAL ORCHESTRA: FROM SCREEN TO STAGE (16 APRIL)

What makes us remember a television show or a film even after years? More often than not, the answer is music. In From Screen to Stage, the music that accompanied many Emirati productions returns, this time as a live stage experience.

Time: 8:30PM

Location: Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation

For more details, please visit: https://uaenationalorchestra.ae/from-screen-to-stage-tickets/

Community

 ART IN MOTION: FILM SCREENINGS (Until 25 May 2026)

Experience cinema inspired by art. Curated films, thought-provoking stories, and immersive screenings.

Time: Times Vary

Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi 

Entry: Free, booking required

AL-QOMRA PHOTOGRAPHY MEET UPS (Ongoing) 

Al-Qomra Photography Meet Ups is a bi-weekly program at Manarat Al Saadiyat Photography Studio designed for photographers of all levels to connect, learn, and share their passion. Featuring meet-up sessions, workshops, and photo walks, the program fosters a supportive local photography community by encouraging discussions and skill sharing among enthusiasts and professionals alike. Sessions offer a platform for growth and networking within Abu Dhabi's photography scene. 

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 

Location: Manarat Al Saadiyat