# Secret Abu Dhabi Unveiling Hidden Gems One Story At A Time Page: Feed: --- ## [Inside The Decision to Bring Disney to Abu Dhabi](https://secretabudhabi.ae/inside-the-decision-to-bring-disney-to-abu-dhabi/) _2026-08-20 · Simon McKie_ Disneyland Abu Dhabi has become the most talked-about project coming to Yas Island. But until now, much of the thinking behind Disney’s decision to bring its first Middle East resort to the UAE capital has remained behind closed doors. That has changed with the release of Disney Worldbuilders, a new Disney+ documentary offering a rare \[…\] ## [Get A Rare Look Inside the Training at Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts](https://secretabudhabi.ae/get-a-rare-look-inside-the-training-at-abu-dhabi-royal-equestrian-arts/) _2026-08-20 · Simon McKie_ For horse lovers, watching an equestrian performance is one thing; seeing what goes into making those moments look effortless is another. Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts has opened the doors this summer to its training environment, giving visitors a unique and insightful chance to watch its riders at work. Take A Look Inside ADREA Inside \[…\] ## [World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi Set to Transform Hudayriyat Island This November](https://secretabudhabi.ae/world-triathlon-multisport-championships-abu-dhabi-set-to-transform-hudayriyat-island-this-november/) _2026-08-20 · Simon McKie_ This city’s growing reputation as a global sporting destination is about to reach another milestone this November, as the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships are set to take place on Hudayriyat Island. Bringing together more than 4,000 athletes from over 45 countries, the prestigious event will turn one of the capital’s most popular leisure destinations \[…\] ## [Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Is Set to Return This September](https://secretabudhabi.ae/abu-dhabi-international-book-fair-is-set-to-return-this-september/) _2026-08-20 · Simon McKie_ With a chance to browse new releases, discover inspirational authors, join cultural conversations, and find your next favourite read, Abu Dhabi’s literary calendar is about to get a little more exciting. The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is returning this September, bringing six days of books and insightful conversation to the capital. When and Where \[…\] ## [Expats And Global Investors Are Driving Abu Dhabi’s Property Boom](https://secretabudhabi.ae/expats-and-global-investors-are-driving-abu-dhabis-property-boom/) _2026-08-19 · Simon McKie_ Abu Dhabi’s property market is attracting attention both closer to home and much further afield. New figures from the first half of 2026 reveal a surge in activity from expat residents and international investors, with buyers from around the world helping to fuel one of the capital’s most active periods for real estate in recent \[…\] ## [Where To Watch the Opening Weekend of the Premier League in Abu Dhabi](https://secretabudhabi.ae/where-to-watch-the-opening-weekend-of-the-premier-league-in-abu-dhabi/) _2026-08-19 · Simon McKie_ The wait is almost over. After a summer of transfer rumours, new signings and endless predictions, the Premier League is finally back, and Abu Dhabi’s sports bars are ready to welcome fans through their doors. For those seeking somewhere lively to catch the weekend’s fixtures, the capital has plenty of places to make a match \[…\] ## [Abu Dhabi Drivers Can Get Four Black Points Removed This August](https://secretabudhabi.ae/abu-dhabi-drivers-can-get-four-black-points-removed-this-august/) _2026-08-19 · Simon McKie_ If your driving licence has picked up a few unwanted black points, there’s a chance to clear four of them without heading to a service centre. The UAE’s Accident-Free Day is scheduled for 31 August this month, and motorists who sign up and complete the challenge without any traffic violations could have four points deducted. \[…\] ## [Abu Dhabi Is Getting Ready for the Return of HYROX This October](https://secretabudhabi.ae/abu-dhabi-is-getting-ready-for-the-return-of-hyrox-this-october/) _2026-08-19 · Simon McKie_ If you think you’re in good shape, there is one way to put that theory to the test. The trending HYROX is returning to Abu Dhabi this October, bringing one of the world’s biggest fitness racing formats back to the capital for a weekend of running and plenty of sweat. Taking place from 23-25 October \[…\] ## [Why More Than 3 million People Have Visited Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque This Year](https://secretabudhabi.ae/why-more-than-3-million-people-have-visited-abu-dhabis-sheikh-zayed-grand-mosque-this-year/) _2026-08-18 · Simon McKie_ There is something about arriving at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque that makes you stop for a moment. It doesn’t matter if it is your first visit or your tenth; the sheer scale of the white marble complex and its intricate Islamic details never quite lose their impact. Reflecting this image is a pretty impressive number, \[…\] ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XHbkzqMbPizk) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Zuleya by FBMI Is Opening the GCC’s First Handmade Carpet Facility in Abu Dhabi](https://secretabudhabi.ae/zuleya-by-fbmi-is-opening-the-gccs-first-handmade-carpet-facility-in-abu-dhabi/) _2026-08-18 · Simon McKie_ A new chapter in Abu Dhabi’s creative scene is being woven together, quite literally. Zuleya by FBMI is set to open the GCC’s first handmade carpet facility in the capital, creating a new space where centuries-old craftsmanship, Emirati heritage, and women’s empowerment come together under one roof. Meet Zuleya by FBMI Behind the new facility \[…\]