In an exceptional edition and an unprecedented unique experience, the Sheikh Zayed Festival hosts the Abu Dhabi Perfume Exhibition in its second edition. Don't miss the opportunity to register for this outstanding event where the most beautiful story in the world of perfumes begins from the heart of the capital, Abu Dhabi. Shop for 200 AED at the Abu Dhabi Perfume Exhibition for a chance to win valuable prizes. 1st Draw: 30/12/2023, 2nd Draw: 05/01/2024, and 3rd Draw: 10/01/2024

Everyone is welcome to take part in the UAE National Day celebrations with a special program of activities and events that await Festival visitors in celebration of this glorious day. Celebrations will be held in collaboration with various government and non-government entities. A lineup of special performances will be held at the Heritage Village and international civilizations pavilions including folkloric and military bands. The Festival’s sky will also light up with fireworks and drones. The Emirates Fountain will be decorated with the colors of the flag, and children will enjoy special programs full of entertainment activities and surprises.

The Festival will welcome New Year 2024 with the largest fireworks display in the world that will last for forty continuous minutes. Fireworks will adorn the sky with different colors and formations. The Festival will break yet another Guinness World Record in terms of size, type and formation as it welcomes 2024 in a special way. This is not all, as the celebrations will continue with the most exciting and drone show that will also break another Guinness World Record. A night full of surprises, events and shows will be held across the Festival’s grounds.

The Union Parade expresses patriotism and the spirit of belonging to a nation and its leadership while reflecting on UAE principles that support its sustainable development and growth. The parade is an honest expression of its people for the love of the country and its wise leadership. The Union Parade is one of the key important events of the Festival.

Every week, the Festival presents fireworks displays that light up Al Wathba skies.

Enjoy a number of entertaining and exciting activities like karting, football simulators, horse arena, paintballing, and obstacle courses, among many more thrilling activities.

A car competition and show that features modifications and customizations. Categories for the competition are Custom Cars (Customization Competition), Classic Cars (Refurbishment Competition), Engine Battle and weekly Vehicle exhibit. The prizes are the most valuable in competitions held in the country for this type of activity.

Every day, the Emirates Fountain will present modern shows and performances that combine water displays, laser light shows and holograms to form amazing artistic presentations. The Emirates Fountain is a must-see experience

The Glowing Tower Garden offers a distinctive experience that combines the art of aesthetic graphic lighting and music, in an area that welcomes visitors with glowing eye-catching colours, surrounded by a range of international restaurants such as the Flying Cup, Paul, and many others.

Majalis Abu Dhabi will participate in the Sheikh Zayed Festival inspired by their important role in consolidating national identity, encouraging community participation, and instilling social values, customs and traditions through a number of awareness-raising educational sessions and workshops, national social events and various competitions. This year’s Majalis Abu Dhabi activities also include a number of important initiatives, such as attracting young Emirati talents through mini exhibitions that showcase their talents in photography, drawing, and the arts, in addition to cooperation with a number of initiatives and projects. One of these initiatives is the "Lest We Forget” initiative, sponsored by Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, with the aim of connecting the present to the past through various books and other forms of art in both contemporary and traditional ways.

The Festival, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, organizes the Sports Week event to motivate community members to lead healthy lifestyles, exercise and pursue various physical activities. This week will feature many sporting events on Festival grounds, with activities and events for all age groups.