If you’re in Abu Dhabi this weekend, don’t miss Yas Speed Festival 2026! Happening on February 7-8, this event is bringing the heat with high-speed action and tons of entertainment. The festival will feature international teams battling it out in some of the most cutting-edge cars you’ve ever seen:
- Asian Le Mans Series, a world-class endurance racing championship
- Gulf ProCar Championship with GT, Touring, Saloon, and Prototype cars
- Gulf Radical Cup with lightweight, high-performance prototype cars
Indian motorsport superstar and 3rd place in AM Class European Endurance Championship 2025 Ajith Kumar will be participating, both as a racer and a team founder.

Off the track, the event offers visitors a massive gathering of 400 cars to admire. Plus, there will be a fan zone with games, activities, and plenty of selfie spots. And Kids’ play area and food trucks will turn the festival into a fun outing for everyone.
So if you’re looking for something cool to do this February in the capital, Yas Speed Festival is definitely worth your time. Can’t make it this time? No worries! The second edition of the festival will take place on February 21.
Need more ideas of what to do in Abu Dhabi this winter? You can swing by Saadiyat Island’s pedestrian promenade and try its pop-up cafes or check out MASQUERAVE 3 at Louvre Abu Dhabi if you haven’t sorted your weekend plans yet.