The winter festival Abu Dhabi families actually go to: a fort-like site in Al Wathba with a heritage village of weavers and potters, more than 20 country pavilions selling food and goods, Al Ayyala and Al Razfa dances, camel races and a dhow sailing race in the heritage competitions, and weekly fireworks (The National; What's On).
- Address
- Sheikh Zayed Festival grounds, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
- Hours
- Seasonal, about November to March/April, from late afternoon (2025-26 edition ran to 5 April 2026); closed between seasons
- Best time to go
- Evening, Late night · About 3 h
- Price
- Dhs10 entry in 2024-25; free from April 2026 (What's On)
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Arrive late afternoon, when the paths light up and the crowds arrive (What's On 2026).
- Entry was Dhs10 in 2024-25 and became free when the 2025-26 edition was extended; check @zayedfestival for the new season's dates.
- On New Year's Eve the fireworks run for an hour; arrive early because gates close at capacity.