Tue 25 Aug – Sat 31 Oct 2026
Family & Theme Parks
GALU Beach Experience
GALU Beach, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaA ticketed day-beach experience on the Jeddah coast.
Middle East · Family & Theme Parks
Family & Theme Parks in the Middle East
Theme parks, winter wonderlands and days out for kids: 11 upcoming listings across 7 cities, soonest first.
Dates change: always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. Every listing links to its official page. Guide checked 2026-10-12; finished events drop off automatically. Hala Habibi is an independent guide with no affiliation to the organisers.
Jeddah
Giza
Fri 16 Oct – Sat 17 Oct 2026
Family & Theme Parks
GEM Family Weekend
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, EgyptTwo-day family event with pottery and craft workshops, Aragoz puppetry, interactive theatre, music and Egyptian street food on the museum grounds.
Rabat
Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct 2026
Family & Theme Parks
Le Grand Cirque International de Russie - Grand Gala
Theatre National Mohammed V, Rabat, MoroccoTouring Russian circus gala with acrobatic and circus acts, several shows over one weekend.
AlUla
Sat 24 Oct – Sat 12 Dec 2026
Family & Theme Parks
Hegra Geology Hike
Hegra Visitor Centre, Hegra, AlUla, Saudi ArabiaA small-group guided walk through Hegra's rock formations covering its geology and Nabataean history. It includes a vintage Land Rover transfer and coffee afterwards.
Dubai
Wed 16 Dec – Mon 28 Dec 2026
Family & Theme Parks
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (pantomime)
Meyana Theatre, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesA family pantomime with songs, audience participation and colourful costumes, suitable for all ages.
Muscat
Thu 17 Dec – Sat 19 Dec 2026
Family & Theme Parks
Sindbad: The Omani Sailor
Royal Opera House Muscat, OmanStage production built around the tale of Sindbad as an Omani seafarer.
Fri 1 Jan – Sat 2 Jan 2027
Family & Theme Parks
The Nutcracker on Ice
Royal Opera House Muscat, OmanIce-skating version of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet over New Year.
Abu Dhabi
Fri 18 Dec 2026
Family & Theme Parks
Disney's Encanto Live in Concert
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFamily show at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show times and ticket options.
Sat 19 Dec 2026
Family & Theme Parks
Disney's Frozen Live in Concert
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFamily show at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show times and ticket options.
Sat 19 Dec 2026
Family & Theme Parks
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Live in Concert
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFamily show at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show times and ticket options.
Sun 20 Dec 2026
Family & Theme Parks
Disney's The Lion King Live in Concert
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFamily show at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show times and ticket options.
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Sources checked for this page
- https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/destinations/jeddah/events/galu-beach-experience
- https://gemfamilyweekend.ticketsmarche.com/
- https://www.guichet.com/ma-fr/event/famille-loisirs/le-grand-cirque-international-de-russie-grand-gala-a-rabat-6463
- https://www.experiencealula.com/en/whats-on/hegra-geology-hike
- https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-dubai
- https://om.web.patrontools.com/_RoyalOperaHouseMuscat/Productions
- https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/disney-encanto-live-in-concert
- https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/disney-frozen-live-in-concert
- https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/home-alone-2-lost-in-new-york-live-in-concert
- https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/disney-the-lion-king-live-in-concert
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