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How to Find the Best Events in Abu Dhabi

Whether you are looking for the best virtual events to keep you occupied while you are at home, or are planning your social calendar for the next few months, there is no denying that there’s a lot going on all around in the UAE. In fact, there is so much going on that it can be challenging to keep track of everything and make sure you don’t miss out on an unmissable experience at events in Abu Dhabi.

To help ensure that you get all the tickets to the most anticipated happenings around town, read on to learn how to find the best events in Abu Dhabi.

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1. Utilize Social Media Platforms

Whether you are organizing a concert, conference, online event, or something else entirely, social media is one of the most powerful tools for gaining event exposure. For this reason, as a potential attendee, social media platforms are also one of the best ways for you to learn about events that are happening near you.

Whether you learn about an event through Facebook Ads, see a highlight reel of previous events on Youtube, or check out past attendees sharing social updates on Instagram, there is no denying that social media plays a significant role in helping the public learn about all kinds of events.

That being said, you can’t always be confident that you are going to learn about new events through the host’s social media strategy. Therefore, it is also beneficial if you take some time to do some research. Many of the social media platforms (in particular, Facebook) offer features such as “event discovery” where you can filter upcoming events by date, location, and category. Additionally, you can browse tags and follow accounts that frequently share happenings around the Emirate.

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2. Sign Up for Newsletters

If you are a regular concert-goer or event attendee, then it is highly recommended that you sign up for newsletters from your favourite venues and industry-leading event companies such as Flash Entertainment. This is the easiest way to ensure that you are always the first to know about new programming as venues and event companies prioritize their email subscribers when it comes to marketing new events and experiences. After all, email marketing is one of the most effective channels for distributing information, which makes it ideal for promoting events.

Additionally, venues often provide email subscribers with exclusive discount coupons and other deals that they don’t offer to those who aren’t on the email list.

Also, various event publications have newsletters that are ideal if you want to branch out from your tried-and-tested venues. In many cases, these sites (and newsletters) may be focused on very niche types of events, which is great if you are looking for something new. As newsletters are free to subscribe to, there is nothing wrong with subscribing to as many as you would like. This is how you will always be able to get the hottest ticket in town!

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3. Download Apps

Of course, in 2020, there are also apps that have been specifically designed to help you find events near you. There is a good chance that you have a smartphone in your pocket, and this device can hold a variety of apps that focus on event discovery.

Look into the app store that your phone uses and type “events” into the search bar; you will be surprised at how many options there are! Take your time to work through them and try them all out before deciding which one will be your personal event adviser.

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4. Browse Event Listing Sites

Last but not least, there is plenty of event listing sites that specialize in providing you with all the information you need to find the best events in Abu Dhabi. Event listing sites generally supply you with the option to explore specific keywords or filter events based on categories and interests. As they aggregate everything that is happening in the city, you can often find more under-the-radar events that you may not have found any other way.

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Where to buy event tickets?

Abu Dhabi Event Tickets

Once you have found events that you want to attend, it is time to invite your friends, purchase the tickets, and mark the event in your calendar. Thanks to the Internet, there are a variety of ways that you can buy event tickets; however, it is highly recommended that you shop around to be assured that you are getting the best price from a reputable seller.

Keep in mind that fraudulent tickets are everywhere. Numerous fans have reported having been deceived by websites with lower-priced tickets that turn out to be fake and not therefore not valid for entry.

Leading event companies trust only authorized ticket sellers such as Ticketmaster.ae and Virgin Megastore. Moreover, when you buy from event companies in partnership with Ticketmaster, you can browse upcoming events near you on their website and then quickly purchase tickets and reserve event parking. This is another fantastic avenue for finding upcoming events near you that you may want to attend!

What do you do to find the best events in the UAE? Do you have any other strategies? Let us know your thoughts and any relevant insights in the comments below!

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