Abu Dhabi to host face-slapping showdown, F1, concerts, comedy shows before 2026 ends

Abu Dhabi will host multiple events before 2026 ends, highlighted by Power Slap 25 returning next week. The slap-fighting show is scheduled for Friday, October 23, at Space42 Arena, running from 6pm to 10pm, with tickets starting at Dh150. The main event is a rematch for the super heavyweight title between reigning champion Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes and Vasilii “Dumpling” Kamotskii; they last fought in June 2025, when Viernes won by majority decision. The card also includes Dakota McGregor vs. Reiley Montoya and Louis Robinson vs. Jujhar Singh. The event will stream live for free on Power Slap’s YouTube. In November and December, Yas Island will stage golf at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship (Nov. 5–8), food events, Real American Freestyle wrestling (Nov. 14), and concerts featuring Hans Zimmer (Nov. 13), Tarkan (Nov. 27), and Ramy Sabry (Nov. 28). December includes F1 Abu Dhabi (Dec. 3–6) with Andrea Bocelli on Dec. 2, plus Lewis Capaldi, Imagine Dragons, and Anyma presents ÆDEN as part of the Yasalam program.