Sadly many of March’s epic events happening across the UAE are being either postponed or cancelled due to the Coronovirus outbreak. Here is everything you need to know… 

Running events include:

1. Middle East Film and Comic Con

The event is happening this weekend March 5 to 7, is said to be going ahead despite the fears of the virus.

2. K-Pop Super Concert

Although the event is happening in the same location as the posponed event, Music Bank, it is still going ahead. The event is schedules on March 20 in the Dubai Arena.

Postponed events include:

1. Art Dubai

Art Dubai postpones international art due to inability to fly to Dubai on the scheduled dates, while local one are being displayed on the same date, which is from 25-28th of March.

2. Taste of Dubai

The outfoor event event held at Dubai Media City is postponed from March 12-18 to December 9 – 12, 2020. Organisers said, “All purchased tickets can be rescheduled to our new dates, or refunds maybe requested by contacting: [email protected] or 04 457 3212.”

3. Club Social

The event set to take place at Yas Island, and would have seen The Kaiser Chiefs, Clean Bandit and Liam Gallagher perform, is postponed form March 12 to an unknown date. As organisers said, “Out of concern for the health and well-being of our attendees.”

5. Music Bank Concert

The Dubai Coca Cola Arena-based event has been postponed to an unknown date. 

6. Rapper Russ’s Show

Russ’s concert, at the Dubai Coca Cola Arena, is postponed from March 27 to November 27. See updates on Coca Cola Arena’s site

7. Dubai International Boat Show

The event starting from March 10 to 14, is postponed until November.

8. International Triathlon Union Abu Dhabi 

The event was taking place from March 5 to 7 at Yas Island Abu Dhabi and has been postponed possibly to the end of March or start of April.

9. Global Forum in Innovations in Agriculture

The event held in Abu Dhabi on March 9 and 10 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre is postponed to end of summer 2020. They are looking forward to welcoming guests on August 31 till September 2.

Cancelled events include:

1. AKS Colour Carnival 2020

The carnival taking place at Dubai Studio City, March 6, is no longer running.

2. DJ Mag Conference

The event scheduled on March 3 and 4 in Yas Island is cancelled and the venue is being quarantined.

3. Yogafest Al Ain

The festival taking place at Al Jahili Park on March 5th has been cancelled.

4. Ultra Abu Dhabi

Organisers mentioned, “The decision has been taken due to the travel restrictions imposed by some countries and airlines for individuals and groups.” Some of the performers included AfroJack, Eric Prydz and Seth Troxler.