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ABU DHABI (WAM)
More than 266,000 visitors attended the latest edition of the Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival.
The event witnessed 493 performances by world-class artists, an array of international carnival thrills, immersive art experiences, engaging activities for the little ones, and more than 62 global and local food concepts.
The grand finale of the festival unfolded in a New Year’s Eve event that illuminated the night sky along the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
The MOTN Festival at Abu Dhabi’s Corniche featured a power-packed line-up of international and regional artists including Nancy Ajram, Dubai-based DJ Aseel, Ramy Sabry, Black Eyed Peas, Rasha Rizk, Cairokee and El Far3i. On New Year's Eve, superstars Tamer Hosny and Saif Nabeel delivered an unforgettable show that resonated with music lovers of all ages.
In addition to live performances, the festival brought visitors newly introduced culinary and shopping concepts from around the world. From the joy of carnival rides to interactive physical and augmented reality games, the Corniche transformed into the ultimate entertainment destination for families.
Also unveiled at MOTN this year was the Abu Dhabi edition of the famous board game Monopoly. Visitors were invited to discover, buy and trade the city’s most beloved landmarks in a life-sized version. Bringing visitors a total of 273 hours of continuous entertainment spread across 34 days, the festival featured 51 never-seen-before activations and installations from around the globe.
Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and conceptualised and produced by Brag, the largest edition of the festival yet invited visitors back to the Abu Dhabi Corniche from 8th December to 31st December.
MOTN also opened its doors for the first time this year in Al Dhafra from 22nd to 26th November and in Al Ain from 29th November to 3rd December.
The festival is set to return in 2024.
