{"id":22536,"date":"2020-02-27T11:59:53","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T07:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovindubai.com\/?p=22536"},"modified":"2020-03-08T15:39:03","modified_gmt":"2020-03-08T11:39:03","slug":"abu-dhabi-weekend-events-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/sponsored\/abu-dhabi-weekend-events-2\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Very Different Events In Abu Dhabi That Are Definitely Worth Your While"},"content":{"rendered":"

Culture, music, fun… Abu Dhabi has a world of activities to keep you entertained this weekend!<\/p>\n

And you can forget your usual haunts. Right now, the capital has a unique selection of events, and if you’re looking to explore UAE culture, heritage, literature or even music in a little bit more depth, you’ll be seriously impressed by all it has to offer.<\/p>\n

Here are five events happening soon that are definitely worth your while.<\/p>\n

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4. The Hay Festival is a renowned literary festival<\/h2>\n

The Hay Festival has built a sterling reputation as a unique event that focuses on entertainment and literature.<\/p>\n

Hosting internationally acclaimed authors and thinkers including Nobel Laureates, Ahmed Galai, Shirin Ebadi, Hoda Barakat, Jokha Alharthi, Muhammed Hasan Alwan, Tishani Doshi and more; this is about story-telling, exploring a mix of contemporary and Arab literature along with the best of the UAE spoken word and slam poetry scene. Cool!<\/p>\n

Read more about the Hay Festival here<\/a><\/p>\n

When? February 25 until February 28<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

3. A step back in time at The Song of Roland: The Arabic Version<\/h2>\n

20 singers and musicians are coming together to perform The Song of Roland: The Arabic Version. This is inspired by one of the oldest works of French literature ‘La Chanson de Roland,’ (The Song of Roland) the French-Lebanese writer Amin Malouf\u2019s 1983 book ‘The Crusades Through Arab Eyes,’ Egyptian artist Wael Shawky\u2019s work is a mix of the traditions of medieval Europe with those of the Arabian Gulf.<\/p>\n

The performance is in the\u00a0classical Arabic \u2018fidjeri\u2019 style, a traditional style developed by fishermen in the Arabian Gulf more than 800 years ago – amazing!<\/p>\n

Read more about The Song of Roland: The Arabic Version here<\/a><\/p>\n

When? February 26 and\u00a0 February 27<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

2. My Heritage, My Responsibility – an experience at Al Ain Palace Museum<\/h2>\n

Worth the trip! An exhibition aimed at sharing cultural knowledge and to revive age-old traditions, this event at Al Ain Palace Museum features\u00a0pottery, copper, robes, and carpentry.<\/p>\n

A must for people interested in local heritage, it will also include\u00a0educational workshops, a traditional souq, traditional Emirati food, and lots more. Perfect for all ages!<\/p>\n

More info about\u00a0My Heritage, My Responsibility here<\/a><\/p>\n

When? February 27 until February 28<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

1. A Bait Al Oud Concert featuring\u00a0Oud Master Nehad Al Sayed<\/h2>\n

Bait Al Oud Abu Dhabi is one of the region’s leading music academies and this weekend sees a performance by\u00a0Swiss-Egyptian Oud Master Nehad Al Sayed, who will perform with his students at the Cultural Foundation Amphitheatre.<\/p>\n

The school famously preserves songs and musical techniques including the qanun, cello, violin and rebabah and also regularly invites musical masters. This event follows a student masterclass by\u00a0Swiss-Egyptian Oud Master Nehad Al Sayed, and will see both master and students take to the stage for one show this Thursday.<\/p>\n

Read more about\u00a0Bait Al Oud Concert here<\/a><\/p>\n

When? February 27<\/p>\n

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Culture, music, fun… Abu Dhabi has a world of activities to keep you entertained this weekend!<\/p>\n

And you can forget your usual haunts. Right now, the capital has a unique selection of events, and if you’re looking to explore UAE culture, heritage, literature or even music in a little bit more depth, you’ll be seriously impressed by all it has to offer.<\/p>\n

Here are five events happening soon that are definitely worth your while.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"

4. The Hay Festival is a renowned literary festival<\/h2>\n

The Hay Festival has built a sterling reputation as a unique event that focuses on entertainment and literature.<\/p>\n

Hosting internationally acclaimed authors and thinkers including Nobel Laureates, Ahmed Galai, Shirin Ebadi, Hoda Barakat, Jokha Alharthi, Muhammed Hasan Alwan, Tishani Doshi and more; this is about story-telling, exploring a mix of contemporary and Arab literature along with the best of the UAE spoken word and slam poetry scene. Cool!<\/p>\n

Read more about the Hay Festival here<\/a><\/p>\n

When? February 25 until February 28<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image_block","image":{"ID":22545,"id":22545,"title":"Hay Festival 2016","filename":"HAY-FESTIVAL.jpg","filesize":0,"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/HAY-FESTIVAL.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/sponsored\/abu-dhabi-weekend-events-2\/attachment\/hay-festival-2016\/","alt":"","author":"397","description":"","caption":"General View, Reader","name":"hay-festival-2016","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":22536,"date":"2020-02-25 12:35:02","modified":"2020-02-25 12:35:02","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":700,"height":467,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/HAY-FESTIVAL-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/HAY-FESTIVAL-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/HAY-FESTIVAL.jpg","medium_large-width":700,"medium_large-height":467,"large":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/HAY-FESTIVAL.jpg","large-width":700,"large-height":467,"1536x1536":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/HAY-FESTIVAL.jpg","1536x1536-width":700,"1536x1536-height":467,"2048x2048":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/HAY-FESTIVAL.jpg","2048x2048-width":700,"2048x2048-height":467,"small":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/HAY-FESTIVAL-230x153.jpg","small-width":120,"small-height":80,"custom-size":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/HAY-FESTIVAL.jpg","custom-size-width":300,"custom-size-height":200}},"image_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"

3. A step back in time at The Song of Roland: The Arabic Version<\/h2>\n

20 singers and musicians are coming together to perform The Song of Roland: The Arabic Version. This is inspired by one of the oldest works of French literature ‘La Chanson de Roland,’ (The Song of Roland) the French-Lebanese writer Amin Malouf\u2019s 1983 book ‘The Crusades Through Arab Eyes,’ Egyptian artist Wael Shawky\u2019s work is a mix of the traditions of medieval Europe with those of the Arabian Gulf.<\/p>\n

The performance is in the\u00a0classical Arabic \u2018fidjeri\u2019 style, a traditional style developed by fishermen in the Arabian Gulf more than 800 years ago – amazing!<\/p>\n

Read more about The Song of Roland: The Arabic Version here<\/a><\/p>\n

When? February 26 and\u00a0 February 27<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image_block","image":{"ID":22547,"id":22547,"title":"SONG OF ROLAND","filename":"SONG-OF-ROLAND.jpg","filesize":0,"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/SONG-OF-ROLAND.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/sponsored\/abu-dhabi-weekend-events-2\/attachment\/song-of-roland\/","alt":"","author":"397","description":"","caption":"","name":"song-of-roland","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":22536,"date":"2020-02-25 12:35:09","modified":"2020-02-25 12:35:09","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":700,"height":467,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/SONG-OF-ROLAND-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/SONG-OF-ROLAND-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/SONG-OF-ROLAND.jpg","medium_large-width":700,"medium_large-height":467,"large":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/SONG-OF-ROLAND.jpg","large-width":700,"large-height":467,"1536x1536":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/SONG-OF-ROLAND.jpg","1536x1536-width":700,"1536x1536-height":467,"2048x2048":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/SONG-OF-ROLAND.jpg","2048x2048-width":700,"2048x2048-height":467,"small":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/SONG-OF-ROLAND-230x153.jpg","small-width":120,"small-height":80,"custom-size":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/SONG-OF-ROLAND.jpg","custom-size-width":300,"custom-size-height":200}},"image_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"

2. My Heritage, My Responsibility – an experience at Al Ain Palace Museum<\/h2>\n

Worth the trip! An exhibition aimed at sharing cultural knowledge and to revive age-old traditions, this event at Al Ain Palace Museum features\u00a0pottery, copper, robes, and carpentry.<\/p>\n

A must for people interested in local heritage, it will also include\u00a0educational workshops, a traditional souq, traditional Emirati food, and lots more. Perfect for all ages!<\/p>\n

More info about\u00a0My Heritage, My Responsibility here<\/a><\/p>\n

When? February 27 until February 28<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image_block","image":{"ID":22546,"id":22546,"title":"MY HERITAGE MY RESONSIBILITY","filename":"MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY.jpg","filesize":0,"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/sponsored\/abu-dhabi-weekend-events-2\/attachment\/my-heritage-my-resonsibility\/","alt":"","author":"397","description":"","caption":"","name":"my-heritage-my-resonsibility","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":22536,"date":"2020-02-25 12:35:05","modified":"2020-02-25 12:35:05","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":700,"height":478,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY-300x205.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":205,"medium_large":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY.jpg","medium_large-width":700,"medium_large-height":478,"large":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY.jpg","large-width":700,"large-height":478,"1536x1536":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY.jpg","1536x1536-width":700,"1536x1536-height":478,"2048x2048":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY.jpg","2048x2048-width":700,"2048x2048-height":478,"small":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY-230x157.jpg","small-width":120,"small-height":82,"custom-size":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/MY-HERITAGE-MY-RESONSIBILITY.jpg","custom-size-width":293,"custom-size-height":200}},"image_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"

1. A Bait Al Oud Concert featuring\u00a0Oud Master Nehad Al Sayed<\/h2>\n

Bait Al Oud Abu Dhabi is one of the region’s leading music academies and this weekend sees a performance by\u00a0Swiss-Egyptian Oud Master Nehad Al Sayed, who will perform with his students at the Cultural Foundation Amphitheatre.<\/p>\n

The school famously preserves songs and musical techniques including the qanun, cello, violin and rebabah and also regularly invites musical masters. This event follows a student masterclass by\u00a0Swiss-Egyptian Oud Master Nehad Al Sayed, and will see both master and students take to the stage for one show this Thursday.<\/p>\n

Read more about\u00a0Bait Al Oud Concert here<\/a><\/p>\n

When? February 27<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image_block","image":{"ID":22544,"id":22544,"title":"abu dhabi calendar","filename":"Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22.png","filesize":0,"url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22.png","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/sponsored\/abu-dhabi-weekend-events-2\/attachment\/screenshot-2020-02-25-16-34-22\/","alt":"","author":"397","description":"","caption":"","name":"screenshot-2020-02-25-16-34-22","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":22536,"date":"2020-02-25 12:34:41","modified":"2020-02-25 12:34:45","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":916,"height":822,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22-150x150.png","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22-300x269.png","medium-width":300,"medium-height":269,"medium_large":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22-768x689.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":689,"large":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22.png","large-width":900,"large-height":808,"1536x1536":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22.png","1536x1536-width":916,"1536x1536-height":822,"2048x2048":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22.png","2048x2048-width":916,"2048x2048-height":822,"small":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22-230x206.png","small-width":120,"small-height":107,"custom-size":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-25-16.34.22.png","custom-size-width":223,"custom-size-height":200}},"image_caption":""}],"legacy_image":"","legacy_full_image":"","lovin_video_link":false,"lovin_video_link_webm":false,"disable_ads":false,"slots_script_override":"","ad_horizontal_top_desktop":"","ad_vertical_left_desktop":"","ad_vertical_right_desktop":"","ad_horizontal_top_tablet":"","ad_horizontal_bottom_tablet":"","ad_horizontal_mobile_1":"","ad_horizontal_mobile_2":"","ad_horizontal_mobile_3":"","article_ad_infeed_slot":"","ad_square_podcast":"","disable_lovin_hearts":false,"lovin_heart_title":"","show_sponsor":true,"sponsor_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-12-10.41.02.png","sponsor_name":"Abu Dhabi Calendar","sponsor_content":"

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