Get your geek on at Middle East Film & Comic Con 2025!
The Middle East’s biggest comic convention, Comic Con Abu Dhabi, is almost back in town and promises to be bigger and better than ever! With mega prizes up for grabs and a star-studded lineup of celebrities attending, the Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) 2025 might be the best yet. Here is everything you need to know about the festival.
ABOUT COMIC CON ABU DHABI 2025
Comic Con in the UAE is an annual festival that offers various fandoms a chance to interact with their favourite actors, filmmakers, animators and designers. Aside from meet and greets, Comic Con features panel discussions, workshops, anime art galleries, cosplay parades and eSports expositions.
Let’s learn about Abu Dhabi Comic Con 2025, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
MIDDLE EAST FILM AND COMIC CON 2025 OVERVIEW
First things first, here’s a quick overview of the Comic Con Abu Dhabi 2025 location, dates and timings:
- Comic Con Abu Dhabi 2025 dates: 18th to 20th April 2025
- Location: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
- Timings:
- Friday: 02:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 01:00 pm – 10:15 pm
GUESTS AT COMIC CON ABU DHABI 2025
This year’s lineup promises to be exciting, with stars from pop culture taking over! Here are the top events and activities you can enjoy at the Middle East Film and Comic Con 2025.
MEET AND GREET WITH A STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP OF CELEBRITIES
Meet and greets are always among the most popular activities at Comic Con Abu Dhabi. Like every year, the lineup of celebrities at Comic Con 2025 is set to be spectacular, with various Hollywood stars gracing the event. Catch these A-listers at the event from the 18th to the 20th of April.
ANDREW GARFIELD
Andrew Garfield, known for his memorable portrayal of Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man movie franchise, is coming to MEFCC 2025. His charisma and friendly personality have got his fans excited!
- Franchise: The Amazing Spider-Man
CHARLIE COX
The acclaimed actor is known for his role as Matt Mordock or Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Catch him at Comic Con 2025.
- Franchises: Daredevil
IAN McDIARMID
The actor is best known for portraying Sheev Palpatine in Star Wars. He’s starred in six Star Wars films.
- Franchises: Star Wars
HIDEO ISHIKAWA
Hideo Ishikawa is credited for voicing several major characters in anime, including Itachi Uchiha in Naruto and Jushiro Ukitake in Bleach. He’s also voiced video game characters in role-playing games such as Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy X and Kingdom Hearts.
- Franchises: Naruto, Bleach
NATALIA DYER
Stranger Things fans will recognise Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, the older sister of one of the protagonists. She has also starred as Chloe Lake in Based on a True Story, a dark thriller.
- Franchises: Stranger Things
Meet Comic Creators
Meet and greet with your favourite comic creators from Friday to Sunday. Here is who will be making an appearance:
ADAM HUGHES
This American artist is known for his distinctive art style, specifically pin-up style female characters. He’s worked with Marvel and DC Comics to create memorable characters such as Wonder Woman and Catwoman.
- Known for: Catwoman, Wonder Woman and Superman
DAVID MESSINA
Meet the artist who delivered several notable works with Marvel. David is an award-winning artist who has worked on various series, including Ultimate Spider Man, X-Men, Catwoman, and Rehood.
- Known for: Ultimate Spider Man, X-Men, Catwoman, The Outlawsand Rehood
MIRKA ANDOLFO
Mirka is an Italian artist known for creating her series and working with major publishers such as Marvel Studios. Her comic, Sweet Paprika, won the Harvey Award for Best International Book of 2021.
- Known for: Ms Marvel and Harley Quinn
MIKEL JANIN
Mikel has worked exclusively with DC Comics since 2010 as a penciler, inker and cover artist for several major titles. These include Justice League Dark, Trinity War, Batman, Robin and many more.
- Known for: Batman and Robin, Elektra, Hulk, Star Wars, Deathstroke
COSPLAY JUDGES
Put on your best cosplay, as it will be judged by the best in the industry. These award-winning cosplayers will be judging your look at Comic Con:
- Minney
- Nomes
- Majed Cosplay
- Anya Dogari
- Sednobis
- Mars Cosplay
- Outlaw Cosplay
- Awesome Ology
- Shadowhart Cosplay
- Skyre
Attractions at Middle East Comic Con
These attractions at MEFCC are sure to make your day:
GET INTO ACTION AT THE GAMING ARENA
Whether you’re a casual gamer or a gaming ninja, sign up for action-packed entertainment at Gaming Arena. Challenge your friends in the pro-style gaming tournaments, watch new releases, explore merch or go wild at the Indie Game Zone.
BROWSE THROUGH THE MEFCC 2025 ARTIST ALLEY
View a spectacular gallery of artwork from some of the biggest and best artists in the region at the Artist Gallery in 2025.
MAINSTAGE
From industry panel sessions to exciting fan interactions and a full celeb panel, there is much to look forward to at the convention. Also on the list of happenings are exclusive fan screenings for featurettes, trailers and more.
HAVE FUN AT THE FESTIVAL PLAZA
Enter the world of outdoor thrills at the Festival Plaza. Whether you want to indulge in fun-filled activities or satisfy your appetite with lip-smacking bites at food trucks, the plaza has got you covered. The three-day programme will include musical acts, cosplay competitions, dance performances and more.
DROP YOUR LITTLUNS AT THE KIDS’ ZONE
MEFCC has a kids’ zone comprising bouncy castles and other fun activities like face painting, to name a few.
JAPANESE VILLAGE
Japan is the birthplace of anime. So, fans will be happy to know that the convention will host a Japanese Village. Indulge in traditional experiences like yukata tryouts, calligraphy and even shuriken practice. Another highlight will be a kabuki stage.
ACTIVITIES
Enjoy these activities at the convention:
- Merchandise: What’s a comic book convention without merch? Get your hands on Funko Pops, comic books, trading cards and more.
- MEFCC Exclusive Merch: Grab some merchandise you won’t get anywhere else. Every collection is exclusive to each edition of the convention.
- Board Game Zone: Buy popular games like Azul, Catan and more.
- Sole Al Imarat: The Sole of the Emirates is a local 90s kid’s dream. Bring your stuff and have it customised with these memories.
COMIC CON ABU DHABI TICKETS AND PASSES
The Comic Con Abu Dhabi 2025 ticket prices and packages are as follows.
GENERAL ADMISSION
These Abu Dhabi Comic Con tickets will allow you to meet celebrities* and access the Cine Club, Festival Plaza and Creative Academy.
- Friday: AED 150
- Saturday: AED 185
- Sunday: AED 150
- Three-day pass: AED 395
* You will need a separate voucher for autographs/photographs.
VIP PASSES
These Abu Dhabi Comic Con tickets will enable you to meet celebrities, attend MEFCC workshops, participate in tournaments and watch live entertainment.
GENERAL VIP PASSES
- 2 autograph/photograph vouchers
- Access to a separate ticket collection point
- MEFCC’s exclusive tote bag
- Front row seatings
- Cost: AED 1,000
SUPER VIP
- 5 autograph/photograph vouchers
- Access to a separate ticket collection point
- A swag bag with exclusive merch
- Front row seating
- Cost: AED 2,600
ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE
- 10 autograph/photograph vouchers
- A 30-minute talk with your favourite stars
- Fast-track access (to meet the stars)
- A swag bag with exclusive merch
- A priority VIP queue
- VIP access on all three days
- An exclusive badge for autographs
- Free parking
- Cost: AED 5,600
Please note:
- VIP guests will get early access on the first day.
- They will have a separate ticket collection point.
- These guests will get seats in the front row at the Cine Club and a chance to sign up for free workshops at the Creative Academy.
A complete list of the perks of each pass can be found on the event’s official website.
GETTING THERE
If you plan to visit this year’s Comic Con convention, ADNEC is conveniently accessible through various modes of transportation. The venue is on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street in Al Rawdah and can be easily identified on Google Maps.
If you want to travel by public transport in Abu Dhabi, take buses 110 or 111 as they have routes near Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
FAQs
WHERE TO BUY ABU DHABI COMIC CON 2025 TICKETS?
You can buy MEFCC 2025 tickets from Platinumlist or Virgin Megastore in Abu Dhabi.
HOW TO CONTACT ABU DHABI COMIC CON’S MANAGEMENT?
- Visit the MEFCC’s official website (mefcc.com)
- Go to the “Contact” section
- Browse through the list of representatives
- Call the desired agent
WHERE DO I BUY TICKETS FOR THE EVENT?
Tickets to MEFCC can be bought online at Plainumlist and Virgin. You can also buy them on-site, but door charges will apply. Virgin Megastore is a good option for buying them in-store as well.
That’s all we have for you now. But there is much more than the Comic Con happening in Abu Dhabi. You can enjoy a string of annual events in Abu Dhabi that take place year after year, bringing heaps of fun and entertainment for all.
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