Abu Dhabi’s annual Mother of the Nation (MOTN) festival is back, offering a diverse range of family-friendly activities, concerts, games, carnival rides, movies, food stalls, and art installations. Running until December 31, the festival promises a blend of artistry, gastronomy, and unlimited entertainment along the breathtaking Abu Dhabi Corniche.
Key Takeaways
- The festival runs until December 31 along the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
- Features include family-friendly activities, concerts, games, carnival rides, movies, food stalls, and art installations.
- New editions introduced in Al Dhafra and Al Ain.
- Various ticket options available, including general admission, day passes, and concert-specific passes.
Ticket Prices
Here’s a guide to various MOTN entry passes:
- General Admission tickets: Dh30 if bought online and Dh35 at the door (This offers access to free zones and attractions).
- Day pass: Starts at Dh150.
- 3+1 free offer: Dh540.
- Season pass: Dh495.
- Concert and performance passes: Silver passes starting at Dh95, gold at Dh195, and platinum at Dh295.
Details on festival and concert tickets and the full schedule can be found at www.ticketmaster.ae.
What’s in Store for Visitors
Amuse Zone
This zone brings a first-of-its-kind adventure, allowing children to explore the vibrant worlds of Barbie and Sonic at Spacetoon Land. The Upside-Down Museum from the Netherlands adds excitement with an Instagram-worthy ball pit and mind-bending illusions. Children can dive into a larger-than-life playscape featuring a playhouse, swings, phone booth, vinyl shop, roller room, and diner. The festival ensures non-stop entertainment all day long with carnival rides, bumper cars, a horse-themed carousel, skill games, and arts and crafts.
Indulge Zone
Explore a fusion of flavors and craftsmanship that captures the essence of the region and beyond in this zone. From London, Coqfighters offers a unique East-meets-West fried chicken, Mother Flipper serves up juicy burgers, and Bad Boys Pizza Society delivers authentic pizza. Satisfy your sweet tooth with handmade sourdough doughnuts from CrossTown or indulge in a candy floss ice cream cone from Milk Train.
Thrill Zone
Get your adrenaline fix in this zone with an array of heart-pounding activities. Escape zombies in a post-apocalyptic horror room, try your skills on the 4×4 Track with photo-friendly decor, and showcase skateboard stunts at MOTN Skate by RollDXB. Play a VR sci-fi game where you combat alien forces using an innovative teleportation system at Omega Protocol. Movies in the Park also makes a thrilling return, featuring holiday classics like Lion King and Guardians of the Galaxy every day.
Entertain Arena
Music lovers will be swept away on a melodious journey with global and regional acts by A-list artists in this zone. Embrace rhythm and harmony that transcends boundaries and generations with performances by Nancy Ajram, Ramy Sabry, and DJ Aseel on Saturday, Black Eyed Peas on December 13, Taylor Swift tribute band ‘Let’s Sing Taylor’ on December 16, Rasha Rizk on December 23, Cairokee and Al Far3i on December 30, and Saif Nabeel and Tamer Hosny on December 31.
