IIFA Awards tease return to Abu Dhabi after two years
One of Bollywood's biggest events is coming back to Abu Dhabi after two years. The International Indian Film Academy Awards, better known as the IIFAs , has teased its return to the capital in 2027, after moving to Jaipur last year for its 25th-anniversary celebrations. The location and dates for this year's IIFA Awards have yet to be confirmed, however. Organisers previously said the event would…
After a two-year absence, Bollywood's most prestigious event, the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFAs), is set to return to Abu Dhabi in 2027. The organization had previously relocated the awards to Jaipur for the 25th-anniversary celebrations. The specific dates and location for the 2026 edition have not been disclosed yet, but tickets are expected to go on sale soon on the IIFA website.
In a recent announcement, the organizers expressed excitement about bringing the 2027 event back to Abu Dhabi, describing it as "all set to take us back to a place we know and love." Although the organizers did not explicitly name Abu Dhabi, the promotional video showcased recognizable landmarks such as Yas Island and Louvre Abu Dhabi, hinting at a return to the city that hosted the ceremony from 2022 to 2024.
The IIFA Awards, which began in London in 2000, have visited various international destinations throughout their history, including Dubai, Bangkok, New York, Amsterdam, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur, and Macau. Following a successful run in Abu Dhabi, the awards have typically traveled to different locations each year.
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