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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
After a successful run in Al Ain and Al Dhafra, the Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival is coming to the Abu Dhabi Corniche for 26 days, from December 10 to January 4.
MOTN Abu Dhabi invites families to experience thrilling rides, live music, interactive adventures, international food, shopping, meet-and-greets.
This year, visitors can look up at the sky for an unforgettable drone show every night.
Fun and Flavours
MOTN Abu Dhabi will feature Big Bounce Arabia, the world's largest bounce house with obstacle courses, slides, hoops, and ball pits for endless fun.
Brave visitors can also explore the Carnival of Whispers, a chilling horror walkthrough with spine-tingling rooms, live scare actors, and immersive effects designed to shock and make you scream.
Kids can meet their heroes at Ninja Kidz Action Park, a galaxy-themed indoor trampoline park.
Bounce through cosmic landscapes, defy gravity, and show off ninja moves!
Meet & Greet sessions take place on December 11, 12, and 13 from 5.45pm, with live main stage performances on December 12 and 13 from 7.15pm, offering high-energy acrobatics and ninja stunts for all ages.
For the foodies, there is the opportunity to indulge in delicious sweets and savouries from around the world, including gourmet burgers, pizzas, desserts and drinks.
Festive Shows
MOTN Abu Dhabi will host an extraordinary New Year's Eve celebration, featuring a special live concert and vibrant festive activities, with several artists to be announced soon.
Throughout the festival, MOTN will also offer weekly concerts and live performances from opening day until the closing day, leading up to the night's grand finale.
The night will end with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the Corniche in a breathtaking show.
Throughout the festival, the Live Arena will also feature an exciting line-up, beginning with the Ninja Kidz Meet & Greet on December 11,12 and 13, followed by their Live Show on December 12 and 13, then Mahmoud Al Turky on December 14, Mohamed Fadel Chaker on December 20, and Akhras on December 27.
Additional concerts and performances will also be announced, offering an exceptional musical experience throughout the weeks of the festival.
The celebrations continue into the New Year with a special concert and festive performances on December 31, before the festival closes with a special Meet & Greet and Live Show by YouTube sensation Like Nastya on January 4.
MOTN visitors can enjoy the concerts from the festival grounds with their general admission ticket, costing Dh35.
Other attractions include the Arcade & Bowling, Arts & Crafts, Skill Games, or go on thrilling rides like the Crazy Bus, Bumper Cars, Sky Drop, and Drifti Cars.
Brave hearts can enter the Carnival of Whispers, an immersive haunted maze, or explore interactive worlds with Immersive Gaming by Moment Factory, Memory Game, Obstacle Game, and Polygon Game.
Families can enjoy live performances at the Amuse Busker Stage, catch Movies in the Park, discover the Out of This World Museum, and tackle challenges at Ninja Kidz Action Park, The Maze of Maybe, or BOUNCE.
Laser Tag and Basketball Tournaments bring high-energy excitement, while the Ferris Wheel offers breathtaking views of the Corniche.
The festival runs seven days a week from 4pm to 12pm (extended to 1am on January 1).
For more information, visit motn.ae or follow MOTN's social media channels for the latest updates.
