Over 1,000 Shows Set for 2024-2025 Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi
Historic Festival Welcomes Millions with Cultural Events, Performances, and Global Exhibitors

Sheikh Zayed Festival 2024-2025 Set to Showcase UAE Heritage with 1,000 Performances
ABU DHABI: The Sheikh Zayed Festival 2024-2025 will celebrate the heritage of the UAE through a range of entertainment and cultural events from November 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025 at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.
The ceremony is under the patronage of the President of the Republic, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and continued by the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Under the supervision of Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the President of the UAE and Chairman of the High Organizing Committee of the Festival, this year’s edition of the festival, ‘Hyaqam’ (Arabic for Welcome), introduces a new vision and identity. .
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The main organizing committee of the festival has announced the entire schedule of events and activities for this year. According to the team, the redesigned festival will draw millions of tourists thanks to its more than 6,000 international cultural events, 1,000 performances, significant public activities, and more than 30,000 exhibitors and participants.
The event will feature participation from over 27 countries, including newcomers in exclusive arenas and categories.
A wide range of public gatherings and significant occasions are held during the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2024–2025. One such event is the ‘Union Parade,’ which serves as a reminder of the UAE people’s power and togetherness in defending their legacy and essential national values. The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the founding father of the United Arab Emirates.



