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Dubai and Abu Dhabi host K‑Fest finale, university fair and Pinktober events this week
The UAE's cultural calendar this week features the closing of Dubai's K‑Fest, a free university fair, stand‑up comedy and multiple breast‑cancer awareness events.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are packed with cultural and community events this week, Gulf News reported on 1 October 2026. The city’s first Korean culture festival, K‑Fest, concludes on Sunday after ten days, while a free university fair, Pinktober activities and a comedy tour run across the two emirates.
What happened
K‑Fest, which began on 22 September, will wrap up on 4 October. Highlights include Korean movie screenings at ROXY Cinemas in Dubai Hills Mall, City Walk and Al Khawaneej, a Korea 360 pop‑up at Dubai Festival City Mall with language and cooking classes, and a Korean market at Al Ghurair Centre offering food, beauty products and traditional games. Arte Museum Dubai continues its digital art exhibition “Eternal Nature” until 4 October, featuring works inspired by Korean heritage.
From 1 October to 4 October, a free university fair for students and parents is scheduled at Expo City Dubai, offering information on higher‑education options. The same period sees a series of Pinktober events supporting breast‑cancer awareness, including charity runs and themed gatherings across the UAE.
A stand‑up comedy tour will visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with shows at venues such as the Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Additionally, a yoga and sound session is planned for a slow morning at Expo City Dubai, and a workout session will be held beneath dinosaur skeletons at the museum.
What the reports add
Gulf News details specific programme times for K‑Fest activities: a Korean language and Hangeul calligraphy class on 2 October (5 pm‑7 pm), a cooking class on 3 October (10 am‑4 pm), a makeup demonstration on 3 October (6 pm‑8 pm) and a basic skincare masterclass on 4 October (2 pm‑4 pm). It also lists the four Korean films screened – “Exhuma”, “Revolver”, “Dark Nuns” and Park Chan‑wook’s “No Other Choice” – and notes that silver tickets start from Dh 40 on weekdays.
What was said
The article does not quote any individuals; it presents the schedule and description of events.
How it came about
K‑Fest marks Dubai’s first large‑scale celebration of Korean culture, launched in September 2026 as part of the emirate’s broader push to diversify its cultural offerings. The university fair aligns with the UAE’s ongoing emphasis on education and international student recruitment, while Pinktober events reflect the country’s growing participation in global health‑awareness campaigns. The comedy tour continues the momentum of Abu Dhabi’s expanding entertainment season, which earlier this month featured headline acts such as Anubhav Singh Bassi and Aries Spears.
Key facts
- Dubai's K‑Fest ends on 4 October after ten days of Korean cultural events. (gulfnews.com)
- K‑Fest includes Korean movie nights, language and cooking classes, a Korean market and a digital art exhibition at Arte Museum. (gulfnews.com)
- A free university fair for students and parents runs at Expo City Dubai from 1 October to 4 October. (gulfnews.com)
- Pinktober breast‑cancer awareness events are scheduled across the UAE during the same period. (gulfnews.com)
- A stand‑up comedy tour will visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with shows at venues including Etihad Arena. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Things to do in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this week”
