Arabian Days Festival is an award-winning annual celebration of Arabic language, literature, arts, and culture, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre. The festival brings together speakers, poets, authors, artists, and performers for immersive experiences, workshops, concerts, and cinema. It aims to inspire, educate, and engage the community while highlighting the richness and creativity of Arabic Language and Culture.
Arabian Days 2025 runs from 13 December to 15 December 2025 at Manarat al Saadiyat. Themed Arabic is the Vibe, this immersive celebration is timed to celebrate UNESCO World Arabic Language Day, offering a rich and inclusive experience for all.
A distinguished programme of panel discussions and bonfire conversations will be presented throughout the three days. These sessions bring together prominent Arab musicians, poets, filmmakers, scholars and cultural figures to explore the evolution of the Muwashah and its influence on musical and poetic traditions, the relationship between sound, memory and identity, the growing contribution of young filmmakers to contemporary Arabic storytelling, the aesthetic power of Arabic in literature and artistic expression and the enduring symbolism of the Arabian horse as a cultural narrative.
Alongside these discussions, the festival presents a broad range of cultural and creative activities including musical performances, artistic showcases, immersive activations and hands-on workshops. The programme features a two-day conference delivered in collaboration with New York University Abu Dhabi on AI driven innovation in world language education, as well as a three-day storytelling bootcamp presented by CNN Arabic to support emerging talent in Arabic media. It also includes short film screenings and youth-focused sessions curated in partnership with the Creative Media Authority through Arab Film Studio, highlighting emerging voices and new creative perspectives from across the region.
The festival further offers activities designed for families and young audiences, including simple robotics and Lego-based workshops, interactive Arabic themed games and a selection of family friendly performances such as puppet theatre and musical storytelling. This edition places youth at its core through activations led by young creators and collaborations with emerging local enterprises, reinforcing the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre’s commitment to empowering the next generation and promoting pride in the Arabic language and its cultural heritage. The festival also brings together notable cultural partners and longstanding community institutions, reflecting a shared mission to honour tradition while inspiring future audiences.
The "Arabian Days" Festival will take place from 13 to 15 December 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at Manarat Al Saadiyat.
For more details, visit: ArabianDaysFest.com
For tickets: https://arabian-days.platinumlist.net
