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UAE is set to dominate the global crypto spotlight this December, hosting a series of blockbuster events expected to draw over 50k attendees.
Author: Sahil Thakur
Published On: Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:36:40 GMT
2nd December 2025 – UAE, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi are set to dominate the global crypto spotlight this December, hosting a series of blockbuster events that are expected to draw over 50,000 attendees. With regulatory clarity from VARA and ADGM, tax-friendly frameworks, and the backdrop of the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the UAE is blending finance, innovation, and high-profile networking like never before.
📅 Dec 3–4 | 📍 Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Binance returns with its flagship event, headlined by CZ, Richard Teng, and Michael Saylor. The focus? Web3 infrastructure, crypto adoption, and regulatory frameworks. Expect 300+ side events including yacht parties and investor meets, all fueled by the UAE’s 72% crypto adoption rate.
đź‘Ą Expected Attendance: 10,000+
📅 Dec 5–8 | 📍 Multiple Dubai Venues
The Solana Foundation kicks off a week-long celebration for builders. Each day is themed (DeFi, DePIN, RWAs, On-chain Apps), with socials and yacht mixers over the weekend. It’s the first of three major Solana events in the UAE this month.
đź‘Ą Expected Attendance: 5,000+
📅 Dec 5–6 | 📍 Abu Dhabi (Venue TBD)
Developers and founders converge for a $160K hackathon. Backed by top VCs, it spotlights AI-dApp hybrids and scaling solutions for MENA.
đź‘Ą Expected Attendance: 1,000+
📅 Dec 8–9 | 📍 ADNEC, Abu Dhabi
BTC Inc. brings its Bitcoin-focused series to the Middle East. Topics include institutional adoption, ETFs, and regional mining trends. Student passes are free, and networking spills into F1 circles.
đź‘Ą Expected Attendance: 5,000+
📅 Dec 10–11 | 📍 Abu Dhabi (Venue TBD)
This massive expo features over 200 speakers on DeFi, NFTs, and the future of tokenization. It also includes investor showcases and policy discussions.
đź‘Ą Expected Attendance: 7,000+
📅 Dec 11–13 | 📍 Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Solana’s annual flagship skips panels and leans into fireside chats and live launches. It coincides with F1 events, making it ideal for elite deal-making.
đź‘Ą Expected Attendance: 15,000+
đź“… Mid-December | đź“Ť Dubai (Venue TBD)
Formerly known as the World Blockchain Summit, this event covers CBDCs, regulations, and tokenization. It mixes keynote sessions with dev competitions and VC matching.
đź‘Ą Expected Attendance: 5,000+
📅 Dec 8–13 | 📍 Various (Hub71 & Al Maryah Island)
Part of a broader fintech week, this event dives deep into on-chain credit, RWAs, and liquidity dynamics. With crossover attendance from Bitcoin MENA and elite institutional circles, it packs strategic punch.
đź‘Ą Expected Attendance: 10,000+
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