Zayed Festival boasts 4,000 events this year
Drones, fireworks mark opening of heritage show that runs until March 18
Adrone show and fireworks display marked the opening of the Shaikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba area of Abu Dhabi on Friday.
The leisure and entertainment event, named in honour of the UAE’s Founding Father Shaikh Zayed, will run until March 18, 2023, with a range of activities, traditional displays, and entertainment options.
The festival has become a popular annual event in the capital. This year, more than 4,000 events are scheduled, in addition to 750 performances, over the festival’s four-month run.
As in previous years, there is a firm focus on Emirati culture and heritage, and a union parade and National Day celebrations are expected to become some of the most attended events. The massive central fountain also continues to mesmerize visitors with its light and water show.
Free bus rides
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) is also providing free bus rides to and from the festival. The route to the festival venue starts at the main bus station in the capital and head to the Co-Operative Society Supermarket in Rabdan, then the Baniyas Court parking lot, and finally to the festival venue at Al Wathba.