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Manarat Al Saadiyat

 

Festival Hours

• Wednesday 11 February : 4pm – 12 am
• Thursday 12 February : 4pm – 12am
• Friday 13 February: 4pm- 12am
• Saturday 14 February : 3pm – 12am
• Sunday 15 February: 3pm – 12am

Parking Info

Coming by Taxi

You’ll be dropped off at this point LOCATION PIN , Then Proceed to Gate 01 - Main Entrance to enter the event.

Coming by Private Car

Please select your ticket category below

Cosplay Guideline

FAQs

  • Animenia Abu Dhabi begins on Wednesday, February 11-15, 2026, in Manarat al Saadiyat

  • Parking is available at the venue on a first come basis.

  • Animenia is a ticketed event, Visit the ticketing page for more details.

  • There are several ticketing booths at the event but tickets are limited and might be sold out on the day. We recommend purchasing tickets before to secure a space.

  • There is no dress code for the event. We encourage you to be respectful to those around you and to the local culture by dressing appropriately.

  • On ground staff will be able to direct you to the nearest information booth.

  • Kindly contact info@animeniaabudhabi.com for any participating possibilities.

  • There's a range of activities available at Animenia Abu Dhabi. To learn more about the offering, browse through the website for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • We do not allow outside food and drinks to be brought into the festival area. We have plenty of great food options spread across the venue for you to enjoy!

  • The Cosplay competition will take place on Sunday , 15th February.

  • There are different competition categories. Kindly visit the Cosplay page for all the details.

  • You can only purchase a meet and greet ticket as an add on when purchasing any festival ticket.

  • To ensure you’re able to access all the meet & greets you’re interested in, please purchase a new day pass that includes the new meet & greets you’d like.

    Once completed, kindly email customerservice@ticketmaster.com, or Helpcenter@platinumlist.net The team will assist in canceling your previous day pass and processing a refund accordingly.

  • Our onsite security will be happy to assist you. Please report to the nearest information booth.

  • Your experience at Animenia Abu Dhabi is our priority, and your feedback is important to us. Please send us more details on info@animeniaabudhabi.com and we'll pass it along to the team. Thank you!

  • Guests 4 years old and under can access the festival grounds free of charge and must be accompanied by someone over 21. This excludes access to concerts, Meet & Greets and bars.

  • An Animenia festival ticket with meet and greet is required to access the festival grounds and the meet and greets. You must bring your own item to get signed, the festival will not be providing any papers or posters.
    Kindly note that the festival has the right to reject signing an item if it is seen not authentic, offensive or other.

    • Yes, below are the list of prohibited items:
      Scooters & Bikes & Rollerblades

    • Flags

    • Posters

    • Banners

    • Food & Drink including alcohol

    • Picnic items

    • Weapons

    • Sharp Objects

    • Drone or any other remote flying device

    • Air Horns

    • Fireworks & laser pointers

    • Music Instruments

    • Large chains or spiked jewelry

    • Glass containers of any kind

    • Unauthorized solicitation and materials including flyers, stickers, giveaways, samples, etc.
      Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind

    • Any item deemed by management to have the potential to cause damage or injury

  • This is a cashless venue. Cash will not be accepted for any purchases. Please make sure you have an alternative method of payment.

  • People of Determination (POD) with a valid original card may enter the festival free of charge. Complimentary entry excludes access to the After Party, Meet & Greet sessions, and any paid attractions.

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