Sports enthusiasts have a great line-up of sporting events to look forward to in the coming months of 2023. Get fit with the city during the Dubai Fitness Challenge from 28th October to 26th November, free for everyone to participate. Get involved in an action-packed calendar of exciting classes, sporting events and group workout sessions from yoga, cycling, HIIT or dance, there’s something for all fitness aficionados. The Dubai Airshow from 13th – 17th November is a great opportunity to witness the very best of the world of aviation. Peek into the future of air travel with access to over 20 country pavilions exhibiting ground-breaking aviation technology, while exploring incredible displays of over 100 of the most advanced aircrafts and enjoying unforgettable aerial performances by renowned teams. Golf enthusiasts can gear up for the DP World Tour Championship from 16th – 19 November where 50 of the best players of the DP World Tour will battle it out at Jumeirah Golf Estates for the most coveted crown. Finally, adrenaline-lovers can tune in to high-octane action at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 from 23rd – 26th November at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi where all ticket holders will receive access to one of YAS Island’s theme parks as well as the world-class after-race concerts and an array of off-track entertainment – showcasing UAE truly as a country of champions.

The very first Harry Potter theme park in the Middle East is set to open at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor theme park. Offering visitors of every age a unique opportunity to experience the wizarding world, this enchanting destination will bring magic to life with a diverse range of immersive adventures. Expect recreated iconic locations like the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Diagon Alley with Olivanders Wand Shop, and Hogsmead, as well as plenty of incredible Harry Potter-themed rides and attractions. Even more exciting will be the wizarding world-inspired treats like Chocolate Frogs and Butterbeer, the merchandise store, and a line-up of thrilling live shows and magical performances – a dream come true for every Potter fan.

The newly opened Dubai Crocodile Park located near Mushrif Park is an expansive exhibit showcasing over 250 Nile crocodiles in their natural habitat. From lakes and waterfalls to islands and sandbanks, here visitors can admire the size and strength of these predators in their very own territory, from different perspectives. The park includes a Natural History Museum allowing visitors to journey over 200 million years back in time to discover the evolution of these magnificent creatures whose resilience enabled surviving extinction of the dinosaurs. The park also features an African lake-themed aquarium offering an extraordinary underwater view of the crocs and a closer look at their amphibious nature. An ideal family-friendly destination to explore this season, Dubai Crocodile Park features several refreshment kiosks, two African-themed restaurants, shaded seating areas, guided tours, and a curio shop, too.