Category Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators

This January, Abu Dhabi will take centre stage on the global sporting calendar as Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC) hosts the UAE President’s Cup International Showjumping from 7–11 January 2026, delivering five days of elite competition, curated entertainment, and elevated lifestyle experiences.

Roadtrips, a leader in premium sports travel experiences, is offering custom-designed 2026 FIFA World Cup™ travel packages that allow soccer fans to focus on the excitement of the matches while leaving the complex logistics to the experts.

This will be the largest World Cup in history, with a record 48 teams featuring the sport’s brightest stars playing 104 matches in 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament starts on June 11 and ends with the championship on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, just outside New York City.

Travelers aren’t just attending events – they’re building entire trips around them. Arival’s new report, The Event-Driven Traveler, reveals that fandom – whether for a sport, artist, or performance – is a major motivator for travel, especially among younger audiences.  With global fan-based events such as the World Cup, Ariana Grande’s upcoming tour, and the 2026 Winter Olympics on the horizon, passion-driven travel is set to accelerate even further.

Visit Qatar has announced the return of the 25N51E Music Festival, taking place on 30 January 2026 at the iconic Stadium 974, bringing one of Qatar’s most exciting electronic-dance music experiences to life with an extraordinary lineup of international artists across two dynamic stages.

Miami Beach is the most expensive destination in the world for accommodation this New Year’s Eve, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org.

The Kayan Wellness Festival is set to return to Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi, from 6 to 8 February 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the Middle East’s most compelling wellness-led travel experiences.

Following a widely celebrated debut, the three-day festival will once again transform Fahid Island into a sanctuary of movement, mindfulness, creativity and connection, drawing global thought leaders, practitioners and conscious travellers to the UAE capital. The 2026 edition builds on last year’s momentum with an expanded programme across immersive zones dedicated to the mind, body, heart and soul, alongside the much-anticipated Longevity Hub where science and holistic wellbeing converge.

Just over an hour from Sharjah and Dubai, Mleiha National Park welcomes visitors to a new season of immersive desert experiences—spanning premium glamping, astronomy programs, and outdoor adventures—across the Mleiha Glamping site and the Mleiha Archaeological Centre.

In celebration of Singapore’s 60th anniversary of independence, the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) presents two commemorative experiences chronicling Singapore’s transformation from settlement to global city and its major milestones over the past 700 years.

US 250 Freedom Tour (US250Tour.com) announced the official kick-off of the 50 State, 50 Week tour following President Trumps announcement on the launch of Freedom 250—a non-partisan organization leading the administration’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Busch Gardens parks in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg are lighting up the holidays with immersive seasonal experiences, dazzling new entertainment, millions of twinkling lights, festive food and drinks, and cherished holiday traditions, plus the year’s best savings during the limited-time Holiday Sale.

From the first-ever holiday drone spectacular in Tampa to brand-new shows and 10+ million lights in Williamsburg, each park offers families a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate the magic of Christmas Town.