With time, Abu Dhabi has made its mark on the global scene as a city with adequate infrastructure and finance to host international events and exhibitions. Whatever is the theme, events and exhibitions in Abu Dhabi manage to attract locals and tourists in big numbers. Many of these events have in fact helped in fostering tourism in Abu Dhabi.

Most of the events are related to business, shopping and sports. With globalization, Abu Dhabi has managed to better its sporting infrastructure. There are more stadiums, training centers, practice courts, coaches, finance, and everything else to aid the development of sports in the city. Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival and the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition are just some of the sporting events held in Abu Dhabi.

The Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival is considered to be one of the best in the region. A popular event in the city, this festival is the perfect period for shopping in Abu Dhabi. Shoppers from various parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle East visit this Emirati city during this event, to grab the hottest deals and buy the latest products at cheap rates.