FUN ALFRESCO

Book tickets for the annual Mother of the Nation Festival, which pays tribute to Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak through a number of performances, workshops and activities that reflect the spirit of the Year of Tolerance. There will be a Special Olympics Zone, a Progress Zone and a Happiness Zone, as well as performances of Bazzar by Cirque du Soleil in the circus tent set up on Yas Island.

▶ Daily until March 23, 4pm to midnight, Sundays to Wednesdays; 2pm to midnight, Thursdays to Saturdays, from Dh25 for adults; from Dh20 for children aged six to 12; family packages available; free for seniors aged 60 and older and children younger than six, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.motn.ae