The best thing to do on Ramadan nights is to wander the endless markets under the moonlight. When half the world sleeps at night, the other half comes alive and heads to Ramadan markets in Abu Dhabi. In 2026, Ramadan started on 18 February in the UAE and locals are rushing to the streets to enjoy the best iftars and suhoors.
Here are the 5 most stunning Ramadan markets in Abu Dhabi where you should be.
Shop 60+ stalls at the Ramadan pop-up market every Friday and Saturday. , featuring 60+ stalls with small businesses, food vendors and themed entertainment.
If you’re planning a late-night weekend outing, this Ramadan pop-up market runs on Fridays and Saturdays until 4 April 2026, from 8PM to 1AM. The Umm Al Emarat Park pop-up will have 60+ stalls featuring small businesses, food vendors and Ramadan-themed entertainment. This Ramadan market is a must-go if you want to support local entrepreneurship and community engagement.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The Centre is bringing the spirit of Ramadan to life with the vibrant Ramadan Market, featuring 22 kiosks spread across the northern and southern sides of the mosque’s outer courtyard. The market offers visitors a lively setting to explore traditional treats, shop for unique items and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the holy month.
Additional cultural experiences can also be found at the Dome of Peace and Souq Al Jami, home to a variety of shops, restaurants and outdoor kiosks near the Market Dome. Visitors can also witness the daily Ramadan Iftar cannon, fired from the mosque and broadcast live by Abu Dhabi Media Network.
Layali Ramadan at Saadiyat Nights
Layali Ramadan returns to Saadiyat Nights in Abu Dhabi for its second season, welcoming visitors daily from 9PM to 3AM throughout the holy month. The open-air venue offers a curated Suhoor experience that blends a traditional Ramadan atmosphere with modern entertainment and retail, in partnership with Abu Dhabi’s popular pop-up market, MIRBAD.
Guests can enjoy friendly rounds of classic board games like carrom and backgammon, while live demonstrations of traditional crafts – including henna art, calligraphy and Al Talli embroidery – add an immersive cultural touch to the evening.
Ramadan Wish Market at Reem Mall
From henna workshops to candle making workshops, pottery making to arts and crafts for children, the Ramadan Wish Market is for all. Partnering with Make A Wish Foundation, the Ramadan Wish Market at Reem Mall features local brands, live entertainment, craft and art workshops, and donation opportunities.
Arts and crafts for children include sea shell art, wooden star making, CD candle holder, wishing bottle, button art, pipe cleaner headbands, quill card making, coffee painting, coaster painting, macrame keychains, mosaic walls and more.
Andalus Al Seef Ramadan Market
The Ramadan Market at Andalus Al Seef in Abu Dhabi offers a lively nightly street-food Iftar and market experience from 6pm to midnight throughout the holy month.
Visitors can explore a variety of cuisines – from paella to tacos – with Iftar priced at AED150 per person. The pet-friendly venue creates a cozy, community-focused atmosphere, showcasing local, homegrown and sustainable brands, often in collaboration with Mint Market.
