The holiday season is upon us and Abu Dhabi has a number of exciting events planned for you as we say farewell to 2023. Here are a handful that we’re looking forward to:
2023 Spartan World Championship
The 2023 Spartan World Championship in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, is less than a week away, and we’ve been looking forward to it for quite some time. At Abu Dhabi’s Spartan night race, see an inspiring display of true mental and physical power, talent, and tenacity. If you have limit-breaking endurance, register with coupons 50ADSC to receive a super 50% discount. If you simply want to see how it’s done, you may do so by attending the event from December 8 to 10.
The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays
Get ready for presumably impossible, mind-bending feats this weekend at the Etihad Arena, as these Broadway superstars show jaw-dropping illusions by seven of the world’s outstanding illusionists. You may shake your head or eliminate your eyes in disbelief, but as they say, seeing (or not seeing) is believing…
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, from Dhs95 from December 8 to 10.
Yas Winter Fest
The capital’s December is about to get even more amazing, with Abu Dhabi’s newest, largest winter the holiday requests you to a five-day winter heaven. There’s plenty to keep the whole family engaged with a variety of seasonal attractions, free actions and exciting giveaways. This is not one to be missed.
Yas Winter Fest, Gateway Park South, Yas Island, December 6 and 7, 2pm to 10pm, December 8–10, 12pm–11pm, Dhs25 (typical), Dhs15 (children), kids 3 and under are free.
Michelin Guide Food Festival
This weekend delivers the country’s, nay, the region’s, first Michelin Guide Food Festival to Abu Dhabi, completing three days of top-tier culinary pleasures. Under the theme ‘Discover the Art of Flavour,’ chefs from 16 Michelin-starred dining establishments from across the world will offer their best with specially-curated menus, plenty of culinary seminars, and much more to enjoy against the panorama of the famous Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi Food Festival, December 8 to 10, Louvre Abu Dhabi Park, Saadiyat Island, tickets start at Dhs100.
Mother of the Nation
This season, Abu Dhabi’s annual cultural, traditional, and family spectacular comes back to the Abu Dhabi Corniche from December 8 to 31. The Black Eyed Peas played on December 13, Let’s Sing Taylor performed on December 16, Rasha Rizk performed on December 23, and Cairokee and El Far3i performed on December 30. On New Year’s Eve, you can expect a fantastic show by Tamer Hosny, one of the region’s top musicians, as well as one by Iraqi composer and a singer Saif Nabeel, who will share the stage.
Abu Dhabi, Mother of the Nation From the eighth of December to December 31, the Corniche in Abu Dhabi will be closed.
Liwa Village
Liwa Village returns to Abu Dhabi from December 8 to 31 after a successful debut last year. Look out for unmissable attractions, events and wintry vibes in the Abu Dhabi desert, because this 24-day festivities mixes the adventure of nature’s beauty with the best in recreation, with attractions like their Souk, Oasis, Valley, Pavilion, Carnival, a digital station by PUBG, and, of sure, their main stage, where a host of top-tier regional and global talents are set to wrap up the year with thrilling performances.
From Dhs15 at Liwa Village in Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi, from December 8 to December 31.
