Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Manar Abu Dhabi is a public light art exhibition that aims to foster creativity and celebrate the emirate’s landscapes.
The second edition of the Manar Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘The Light Compass’ will illuminate the
archipelagos, mangroves and oases of the emirate of Abu Dhabi from 1 November 2025 to 4 January
2026 (Al Ain) and 15 November 2025 to 4 January 2026 (Abu Dhabi).
Manar Abu Dhabi is part of the Public Art Abu Dhabi initiative, DCT Abu Dhabi’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the emirate’s urban fabric through public art.