Countdown to the celebration
3 December 2026, from 2:00 PM
More than one afternoon
TIIC is the beginning of a community dedicated to celebrating life, promoting inclusion and creating meaningful opportunities across the UAE. We expect around eight hundred guests to share the afternoon together.
The day is for People of Determination, neurodivergent people, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, people with visual impairments, people with Down syndrome and developmental conditions, older adults, older adults living with memory conditions, cancer survivors, people living with chronic illness, people living with mental health challenges, people in recovery, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and every family in the UAE. If you are reading this, you are invited.
How this began
What began as an idea to showcase the talent of a young autistic artist soon became something much bigger. Through meeting families, caregivers and advocates across the UAE, one thing kept coming up: a shared need for connection, visibility and celebration. TIIC was born from that journey, and 3 December is only the beginning: a community that will keep growing through workshops, wellness experiences and gatherings long after the festival ends.
One afternoon, five hours, room for everyone
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Welcome
An accessible arrival with trained volunteers and step free entry, from 2:00 PM.
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Live music and performances
Artists and musicians of determination on the main stage.
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The inclusive fashion show
A catwalk celebrating visibility, confidence and adaptive fashion.
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Art and creative zones
Painting stations, live art, storytellers and workshops.
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Community stalls and wellness
Organisations, therapists and support spaces from across the UAE.
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Closing celebration
Gratitude, unity and community connection as the day ends, at 7:00 PM.
Full programme to be announced with the TIIC community.
Getting there, and getting in
- Wheelchair accessible pathways and restrooms.
- Sensory friendly environments, with quiet and decompression spaces.
- Accessibility trained volunteers and staff.
- Senior friendly seating and shaded rest areas.
- Hydration and cooling stations.
- Caregiver and family support areas.
- Tell us what you need when you register and we will do our best.
Be part of it
- Attend
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Come along, bring your people. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.
- Volunteer
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Give a few hours on the day and help the afternoon run.
- Sponsor
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Back the celebration and the community it starts.
- Host a stall
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Bring a community stall, a local business or food to the day.
Built for everyone
This site is made to be easy to use for as many people as possible. It respects your reduced motion setting, uses clear headings and an ordered programme for screen readers, is set in the hyperlegible Atkinson typeface, and keeps strong colour contrast throughout. If anything here is hard to use, please email info@intentional.ae and we will help.