NOMAD Abu Dhabi 2026 runs from 18 to 22 November at Terminal 1 of the Old Abu Dhabi Airport. The public days are 19 to 22 November, and entry is free for guests who register, according to the fair’s own website.
On 6 November 2026 we read the fair’s own page, with its registration and opening-hours panels, and the Abu Dhabi Culture event page. Where the two disagree, or stay silent, we say so at the end.
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 18 to 22 November 2026, second edition | nomad-circle.com |
| Preview | Wednesday 18 November, invitation only, 1 pm to 9 pm | nomad-circle.com |
| Public days | Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 November | nomad-circle.com |
| Hours | 1 pm to 9 pm on 19 to 21 November, 1 pm to 8 pm on 22 November | nomad-circle.com |
| Entry | Complimentary for registered guests on the public days | nomad-circle.com |
| Venue | Terminal 1, Old Abu Dhabi Airport, Ad Diyafah Street | nomad-circle.com |
When is NOMAD Abu Dhabi 2026 and what are the hours?
The fair runs from 18 to 22 November 2026. Wednesday 18 November is an invitation-only preview. The public days run from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 November, 1 pm to 9 pm, closing at 8 pm on the last day.
The Abu Dhabi Culture page gives 19 to 22 November and a single 1 pm to 9 pm range. That matches the public part only. It does not mention the preview or the earlier close on Sunday, so we follow the fair’s own panel.
This is the second edition in the capital. The Abu Dhabi Culture page describes a showcase of collectible design, contemporary and modern art and fine jewellery, and names the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi as organiser, with NOMAD. The fair’s site lists Abu Dhabi Airports as a partner.
Free entry and registration: how to get in
Entry on the public days is complimentary, but only for registered guests. The fair’s page says so and links a registration form. It does not say whether you register once or for each day.
The Abu Dhabi Culture page lists entry as free. Its overview text also says that ticketing information will be announced soon. We could not tell from either page whether a paid ticket is planned, so check the registration form before you go.
Where it is and how to get there
The address is Terminal 1, Old Abu Dhabi Airport, Ad Diyafah Street, Abu Dhabi. Both pages stop at a map link. Neither gives parking, a shuttle or public transport.
If you are coming from Dubai, our Dubai to Abu Dhabi guide compares the ways to make that trip. Once you are in the city, our Abu Dhabi taxi guide covers fares and booking.
Who is showing
The exhibitor list we read has 38 names, by our count. Most are design galleries and studios from cities such as Paris, Milan, London, Dubai, Seoul, Mumbai, Cairo and Beirut.
Nilufar from Milan, Carpenters from London and Leila Heller Gallery are on it. So are Mattar Fine Natural Pearls, House of Artisans and the Design Commission Abu Dhabi from the UAE. We treat the list as the fair’s current one, not a final one.
What we could not confirm
Five points stayed open after our reading of the two pages. We have not filled them with figures from other sites.
- Whether a paid ticket will be offered, given the line about ticketing to be announced.
- Whether registration covers one day or all four public days.
- Parking, shuttles or any public transport to the old terminal.
- The times of talks, tours or the public programme.
- Any age, bag or photography rules at the door.
Questions about NOMAD Abu Dhabi
What is NOMAD Abu Dhabi?
It is a design and art fair held in the former airport terminal, now in its second edition in Abu Dhabi. Galleries show collectible design, art and jewellery.
Is NOMAD Abu Dhabi free?
Entry is complimentary for registered guests on the public days, 19 to 22 November, the fair says. Register on its page before you go.
