Sheikh Zayed Festival
| Sheikh Zayed Festival مهرجان الشيخ زايد | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Heritage, Cultural Festival and other genres |
| Venue | Zayed Festival Village |
| Location(s) | Al Wathba South-Abu Dhabi U.A.E |
| Coordinates | 24°13′18″N 54°41′12″E / 24.221564°N 54.686764°E |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Inaugurated | November 18, 2021 |
| Founders | Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
| Most recent | November 2, 2024 – February 28, 2025 |
| Next event | November 2, 2025 – February 28, 2025 |
| Website | zayedfestival |
The Sheikh Zayed Festival or Zayed Festival (Arabic: مهرجان الشيخ زايد) is an annual Emirati heritage event in Al Wathba South-Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, which began in 2021.[1] The Festival is held under the distinguished patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The Sheikh Zayed Festival was made to celebrate the culture of the United Arab Emirates.
Pavilions
[edit]Zayed Festival includes pavilions, decorated in style of different countries and cultures.
List of countries at Zayed Festival
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New Year's Eve activities
[edit]Zayed Festival New Year's Eve is an annual event held every 31 December at Zayed Festival Village, organised by The Supreme Organising Committee.[2] The event consists of fireworks[3][4] launched in Festival Village, a light and laser show, and an accompanying soundtrack.[5][6][7]
Awards
[edit]Sheikh Zayed Festival set three Guinness World Records on New Year's Eve 2022 with the largest fireworks display.[8][9][10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ Wam. "Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Festival to begin on November 18". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ "Sheikh Zayed Festival announces New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations". wam.ae.
- ^ WAM. "UAE: How Sheikh Zayed Festival aims to break 6 world records on New Year's Eve". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ Reporter, Ashwani Kumar, Chief (2024-12-26). "World's largest 50-minute fireworks display planned for New Year's Eve in Abu Dhabi". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Tusing, David. "Sheikh Zayed Festival aims to break four world records on New Year's Eve". The National.
- ^ Salian, Neesha (November 18, 2023). "Sheikh Zayed Festival: Free bus services, shows, fireworks on offer".
- ^ reporter, A. Staff. "New Year's Eve in Abu Dhabi: Over 1 million visitors witness 4 record-breaking shows at Sheikh Zayed Festival". Khaleej Times.
- ^ WAM. "UAE: Sheikh Zayed Festival New Year celebrations break 4 world records". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ "Sheikh Zayed Festival breaks four Guinness World Records welcoming New Year of 2023". wam.ae.
- ^ Saeed, Saeed. "Looking back at the UAE's record-breaking New Year's Eve celebrations – Timeframe". The National. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ Kumar, Ashwani. "Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Festival breaks 3 world records with dazzling fireworks show". Khaleej Times.
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