The Sheikh Zayed festival features a range of events and popular performances suitable for all family members
One of the most popular events in the region makes its return to Abu Dhabi this month as the Sheikh Zayed Festival is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever!
The festival will stretch from 17 November all the way through to 9 March 2024 and will feature celebrations of culture, heritage and humanity throughout.
The Higher Organising Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival has announced the 114-day agenda of the festival. The 2023 edition of Sheikh Zayed Festival will see wide participation from the government authorities and entities from the UAE and a number of other countries.
Among the must-see activities this year are national celebrations, with ‘Union Parade’, which reflects the UAE people’s sense of belonging and loyalty to the leadership, and the unity that brings the nation closer together.
Meanwhile, the National Day Celebrations will span across the entire festival site, featuring official and popular festivities marking the UAE National Day. These include special shows and performances at the Heritage Village and international pavilions, including folk art shows, military musical performances, spectacular firework and drone displays, and the Emirates Fountain activities.
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The upcoming festival bears the name of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in recognition of his pivotal role in preserving authentic Emirati heritage and his admirable pursuit of applying true and noble Emirati cultural values, passing them on to future generations.
The festival features a range of events and popular performances suitable for all family members and offers opportunities for cultural exchanges in a family-friendly, entertaining and educational environment.
Date
17 November to 9 March
Location
Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
For further information and a listing of events at the Sheikh Zayed Festival you can visit zayedfestival.ae
For more information about events in Abu Dhabi, visit Yalla Abu Dhabi Life
