Drone Shows
Enjoy the drone shows that will light up the sky of Al Wathba! From
the festival opening to national celebrations and New Year's Eve,
don't miss these amazing displays!
Emirates Fountain and Laser Shows
Emirates Fountain will showcase modern shows that combine huge
screens, laser light effects, and holograms to create stunning artistic
performances
Heritage Village - The Past Through Today’s Eyes
The Heritage Village offers you the chance to explore the rich heritage
and culture of the United Arab Emirates, filled with authentic customs
and traditions. Enjoy a unique atmosphere with various events,
traditional markets, handicrafts, and folkloric performances
Fireworks Shows
One of the festival's signature events is the Sheikh Zayed Festival's impressive fireworks display, which sets a record each year in the Guinness World Records. These displays use the latest technology to create synchronized and artistic pyrotechnic shows set to music, providing visitors with an unforgettable experience.
Schedule Every Saturday, on National Day and New Year’s Eve
The Festival
The horizons of culture are ever-expanding, its paths are diversifying, and the need for its presence is increasing as a way for peoples to come together within a framework of tolerance, brotherhood and peace.
The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi comes within this framework, employing all its noble values, striving and aspiring towards common human development.
This year, the Sheikh Zayed Festival renews its journey as one of the most important cultural and entertainment events in the country, carrying with it, and in it, all the lofty values for which the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, achieved - an integral part of his efforts to preserve the civilizational and cultural heritage of the Emirates and to consolidate national heritage and culture.
The Festival is held under the distinguished patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the wise guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
The Festival returns this year with a huge variety of new cultural and entertainment events for the whole family to enjoy, in fun exciting settings that feature international music concerts, rare opportunities to learn about wildlife, a selection of amazing culinary experiences from all over the world, fun competitions and much, much more.
Festival Activities
Festival Attractions
Events And Shows
Daily Events
Festivals List
The Pavilions
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A memorable experience of activities and special shows awaits you at Sheikh Zayed Festival!
Enjoy Your Time in the festival
Enjoy Your Time In the most amazing international performing -arts shows, exciting competitions, popular events and breath-taking firework displays, and enjoy a wide variety of unforgettable memorable celebrations
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DRAWS OF THE H.H. SHEIKH MANSOUR BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN RACING FESTIVAL
SHEIKH ZAYED FESTIVAL DRAWS
Spend at any of the festival restaurants and get a chance to win a car and many valuable prizes
THE HERITAGE
OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The Festival provides you with the unique opportunity to learn about the culture and heritage of the UAE, based on a history rich in tradition and instilled noble values. Throughout the history of the UAE, the people of these good lands have proved that they could weather all the hardships, taking fearless strides to lay down the foundations for a prosperous and developed society that encompasses the rich history of the United Arab Emirates.
