Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the Al Ain Equestrian Festival will take place from 27 February - 8 March 2026 at the Al Mubazzarah Al Khadra Park, Al Ain Region, for the first time, highlighting equestrian sports as a key part of the UAE’s heritage and national identity.
The festival will feature the Al Shira’aa International Arabian Horse Show, with 266 purebred Arabian horses participating, 27 of them from outside the UAE, the Al Shira’aa Show Jumping Championship (CSI2), featuring 400 horses belonging to 250 individuals, and a dedicated festival village, with heritage-themed platforms, equestrian equipment outlets, and food trucks.
The festival will also welcome local and international horse owners, reflecting the event’s growing international popularity.
