Mother Of The Nation Festival is truly one of the most popular family-friendly festivals that is revered by people in Abu Dhabi. And it is returning to the emirate for a new edition this. With the festival expected to be big and better, the good folks have finally unveiled the dates for the new edition this year.
Dates For The MOTN Festival Unveiled
Popularly known as the MOTN Festival, the dates for this winter festival have finally been confirmed. Yes, returning to Al Ain, Al Dhafra and Abu Dhabi, it is expected that the festival will be a lot more adventurous, fun, and out-of-this-world experience.
In case you’re wondering, Al Ain and Al Dhafra will be the first to get a glimpse of this year’s celebrations, as it will be taking place from November 24th to December 2nd. While in Abu Dhabi, the festival will take place from December 2nd to January 4th, 2026. It should, however, be noted that the locations of the festival are yet to be unveiled.
The Previous Year’s Celebration Was A Memorable Affair
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Previous year, the festival took place at Abu Dhabi Corniche, which included days of festivities and events planned out! Complete with museums, shows, and an exciting array of food trucks and dining outlets, it was truly a fun-filled event that saw people visiting in large numbers. This is a mega event that also features live music, concerts, art, food, and attractions. In fact, the eighth edition saw 259,000 visitors, and the 31 days were packed with more than 350 experiences.
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In fact, the new year was also welcomed in style, and it was truly a huge NYE party that was open to all family.
At this point, it should be noted that the exact prices of the tickets are yet to be announced, and once the details are out, you can be assured that we will tell you all about it.
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