The Mother of the Emirates Festival, in its largest edition ever, attracted over 266,000 visitors who enjoyed the finest moments of family entertainment, artistic performances, creative activities, and live concerts over 34 days from December 8 to 31 on Abu Dhabi Corniche. The festival welcomed visitors for the first time in Al Dhafra from November 22 to 26 and in Al Ain from November 29 to December 3.
The festival featured 493 performances by a constellation of international artists, along with vibrant carnival parades, captivating artistic experiences, exciting children’s activities, and over 62 restaurants with culinary concepts featuring delicious flavors from the UAE and around the world. The momentum and fun continued uninterrupted until New Year’s Eve, which concluded the event with a spectacular celebration that painted the sky of Abu Dhabi Corniche with the colors of joy and happiness.
The Mother of the Emirates Festival on Abu Dhabi Corniche hosted performances by stars of Arabic and international music, including Nancy Ajram, DJ Aceel, Ramy Sabry, The Black Eyed Peas, Rasha Rizk, Cairokee, and Al Far3i. The New Year’s Eve night featured unforgettable shows by Tamer Hosny and Saif Nabeel, providing music enthusiasts of all ages with an entertaining experience.