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SUMMARY:Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience the inaugural Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi\, as the renowned Sheikh Zayed Festival expands beyond its traditional winter programme with a new seasonal edition combining education\, innovation\, heritage\, health\, and family activities. \nRunning from July 6 to August 23\, 2026\, the summer festival introduces a programme with a particular focus on young people and families. Participants aged 6 to 18 can access skill-building activities\, while artificial intelligence and innovation workshops provide technology-focused learning alongside cultural experiences. \nThe programme also features indoor sports\, health and fitness activities\, heritage crafts\, community-focused pavilions\, and specialist programmes designed to encourage learning and participation among younger visitors and families. \nTraditional culture remains an important part of the experience\, with heritage crafts and community activities connecting contemporary programming with Emirati identity. The Al Wathba Dates Festival\, held from August 3 to 9\, adds another seasonal element to the wider programme. \nEvent Information\nThe Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival runs from July 6 to August 23\, 2026\, at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi. Participants aged 6 to 18 can take part in skill-building activities designed to encourage learning\, development\, and participation. Artificial intelligence and innovation workshops introduce technology-focused learning alongside the festival’s cultural programming. The summer programme includes indoor sports\, health and fitness activities\, heritage crafts\, community-focused pavilions\, and family activities. The Al Wathba Dates Festival takes place from August 3 to 9\, adding a dedicated seasonal celebration to the wider summer programme. Al Wathba has hosted the main Sheikh Zayed Festival\, providing continuity between the established winter festival and the new summer edition. \nDate: 6 July – 23 August 2026\nVenue: Al Wathba\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates\nFor further information Visit: Sheikh Zayed Festival \nFor PRs: pr@magzoid.com\nPartnerships\, Interviews & Marketing Support: abhinay@mcfillmedia.com\nFor General Queries: info@magzoid.com
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LOCATION:Al Wathba\, Al Wathba South\, Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi\, 56620\, United Arab Emirates
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SUMMARY:Al Dhafra Festival 2026 Celebrates Emirati Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Experience the 20th Al Dhafra Festival in Abu Dhabi as the emirate celebrates Emirati heritage through camel competitions\, traditional sports\, cultural activities\, and family programmes. \nRunning across multiple stages from October 27\, 2026\, to January 12\, 2027\, the festival will form part of the 2026–27 Camel Mazayna Season. The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority will organise the season\, with total prizes exceeding AED 97 million. \nThe milestone edition will introduce 22 new competition rounds\, increasing the total to 383 rounds. In addition\, visitors can explore traditional markets and activities that showcase the UAE’s cultural heritage. \nThe festival will feature camel beauty competitions alongside falconry\, camel milking\, Saktoun rifle shooting\, and other heritage contests. Meanwhile\, the Al Dhafra Festival Finale will include Arabian horse racing\, Saluki racing\, Falcon Mazayna\, Saluki Mazayna\, and Al Naeem Sheep Mazayna. \nThe Al Dhafra Traditional Market will also offer cultural experiences\, including the Shillat Al Dhafra contest and tea competitions. Moreover\, the festival will provide a platform for breeders\, owners\, and participants to celebrate the enduring role of camels in Emirati culture. \nEvent Information\nThe 20th Al Dhafra Festival will begin with the Sweihan Camel Mazayna from October 27 to November 3\, 2026. The Razeen Camel Mazayna will follow from November 15 to 22. \nNext\, the Madinat Zayed Camel Mazayna will take place from December 3 to 10. The Al Dhafra Festival Finale will then run from December 12 to 19\, followed by the Elite Rounds\, known as Al Romooz\, from January 3 to 12\, 2027. \nThe five stages will collectively feature 383 camel competition rounds. Furthermore\, the camel beauty contests will account for AED 92.6 million of the overall prize fund. \nDate: 27 October 2026 – 12 January 2027\nVenue: Sweihan\, Razeen\, Madinat Zayed and Al Dhafra\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates\nOrganiser: Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority\nPrize Fund: More than AED 97 million\nFor further information Visit: Abu Dhabi Media Office \nFor PRs: pr@magzoid.com\nPartnerships\, Interviews & Marketing Support: abhinay@mcfillmedia.com\nFor General Queries: info@magzoid.com
URL:https://magzoid.com/event/al-dhafra-festival-2026-celebrates-emirati-heritage/
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