Korea Festival 2025 at Umm Al Emarat Park

What: Korea Festival 2025 – a cultural celebration featuring live performances, workshops, showcases, and food experiences

When: Friday 7th – Saturday 8th November, from 3:00 PM onwards

Where: Umm Al Emarat Park – Main Green Lawn & Children’s Garden

Fees: Park entry of 10 AED will be required

Enjoy a vibrant weekend of cultural activities and family-friendly experiences at Korea Festival 2025, hosted by the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE on 7th and 8th November at Umm Al Emarat Park. Visitors can look forward to live performances, interactive experiences, hands-on workshops, and a celebration of Korean heritage and creativity.

Organised under the theme “Connected”, this year’s festival highlights the harmony between Korea’s traditional and contemporary culture, in recognition of the UAE’s Year of Community. The programme brings together families, friends, and visitors of all backgrounds to experience the spirit of unity, joy, and shared cultural appreciation.

Across two days, guests will enjoy:
- Live traditional and contemporary music and dance performances
- K-pop dance showcases
- Cultural craft workshops for children and families
- Korean culinary experiences, including tastings and live demonstrations
- Artistic and interactive cultural displays

A festival highlight includes the first-ever MENA public screening of Netflix’s most-watched animated film, K-Pop Demon Hunter, taking place on Friday, 8 November at 6:00 PM at the Park’s outdoor cinema area, inviting the community to sing along to its well-loved soundtrack.

To complete the weekend experience, visitors can also enjoy the Park’s signature activities including Cinema in the Park, The Falcon Show, Park Market showcasing local vendors and artisans, and Cinematic Sundays in collaboration with Image Nation Abu Dhabi on Sunday.