Abu Dhabi’s Al Thuraya Exhibition 2026 runs from Sunday, 25 January 2026 to Thursday, 29 January 2026, opening daily from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm at ADNEC Marina, Marina Hall 2. The easiest venue reference for navigation is ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Khaleej Al Arabi Street, since the Marina halls sit within the wider ADNEC area. For assistance, call 800 23 632 within the UAE or +971 2 444 6900 internationally, and use customer.services@adnec.ae for general enquiries. Save these details before you travel, especially if you plan to arrive during peak evening hours (family-friendly, suitable for couples, solo).
What you’ll find inside the exhibition
Al Thuraya is a shopping-led showcase with a lifestyle focus, typically bringing together fashion, jewellery, home accessories, interior design pieces, and chocolates in one indoor venue. Because the format encourages browsing and discovery, most visitors move between stands at an easy pace, then circle back for favourites once they compare styles. Moreover, the Marina Hall setting keeps things comfortable even if the evening gets busy, so you can treat it like a relaxed winter outing rather than a rushed shopping stop. It’s a good fit if you enjoy boutique-style finds and local designer energy (family-friendly with supervision, suitable for couples, solo).
How to plan your visit without overthinking it
If you want the calmest experience, aim for Sunday or weekday afternoons shortly after 3:00 pm, since early arrivals usually face lighter entry lines and easier parking. Then, if you prefer a livelier atmosphere, go later in the evening, because crowds often build as people arrive after dinner and the aisles feel more social. Also, if you want first pick on limited pieces, arriving earlier in the week can help, while later days can feel better for final browsing once you know what you like. Give yourself at least 90 minutes so you can browse without rushing and still leave comfortably.
A few different ways to enjoy Al Thuraya
If you come with family, treat it as a gentle winter evening indoors, and keep the plan simple so kids do not get tired before you finish browsing (family-friendly). If you come as a couple, the later hours often feel more like a night out, so you can browse, talk through options, and leave with something that feels like a shared find (suitable for couples). If you visit solo, you can move faster, compare pieces more deliberately, and avoid the “group pace” that sometimes slows shopping events down (suitable for solo). Pick a time that matches your style, because the same hall feels very different at 4:00 pm versus 9:00 pm.
Tickets, entry expectations, and what to budget
Entry tickets are typically listed from approximately AED 80 in early-bird style listings, while pricing can shift by day, demand, or ticket category, so it helps to check close to your chosen date. In many cases, visitors use PLATINUMLIST for tickets when it is the designated seller for ADNEC Marina events, and that option often feels simplest on mobile at the door. Treat all prices as approximately, since ticket tiers and availability can change close to opening nights (family-friendly, suitable for couples, solo).
Getting there from nearby Emirates
If you drive from Dubai or Sharjah, build extra buffer time for the approach into Abu Dhabi around the after-work window, because evening congestion can compress quickly near popular venues. Meanwhile, if you come from Al Ain, the highway drive often feels straightforward, yet the final stretch around ADNEC can still slow down once you near the Marina halls. Taxis and ride-hailing are usually smooth for drop-off, and the venue name “ADNEC Marina” is widely recognised, which helps if you prefer not to park. If you want an easier exit, consider leaving slightly before the final hour, especially on the busier midweek evenings.
Parking and on-site arrival notes
ADNEC Marina parking is a practical option, although spaces can feel tighter later in the evening when peak visitors arrive together. So, if you want the simplest arrival, aim to park earlier, then enjoy the hall at your own pace without worrying about late-night congestion around entry points. Also, keep your essentials light, because smoother security checks usually mean quicker entry when queues form. Limited parking capacity can turn a short drive into a longer walk, so earlier arrival often pays off (family-friendly, suitable for couples, solo).
Weather, traffic, and last practical checks before you go
Across late January in Abu Dhabi, you can expect mild winter conditions and generally dry evenings, with warm afternoons and cooler nights, so light layers work well if you plan to stay late. Because the show runs until 11:00 pm, the air can feel cooler after you leave the hall, so a thin jacket and comfortable shoes usually make the evening easier. Moreover, traffic typically peaks from early evening through the first hour after 7:00 pm, so arriving closer to 3:00–5:00 pm often means easier parking and calmer entry, while taxis can reduce stress if you dislike searching for a spot. Ticket policies and door pricing may change and should always be treated as approximately, and when the event uses a ticketing partner, many visitors rely on PLATINUMLIST for secure entry. Arrive early and keep your ticket ready before you reach the doors. Finally, for a practical sense-check on timing, parking habits, and what to expect at ADNEC Marina, the editor-style notes referenced by www.few.ae can help you plan confidently without making it complicated.
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