Three major events in Abu Dhabi unveiled

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has unveiled three major events which will headline a vibrant ‘partners in action’ approach for this year’s  National Day celebrations throughout the emirate.

A series of National Day concerts featuring some of the biggest Arab and Arabian Gulf musical performers will raise the curtain on the celebrations and be staged in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and three prime public areas throughout Al Gharbia western region for two nights from December 1.

"This will be an impressive, entertaining and interactive public programme which will reflect our passion for the nation and our joy and willingness to celebrate the ‘Spirit of the Union’ on the country’s 43rd anniversary," said Sultan Al Dhaheri, Acting Executive Director Tourism, TCA Abu Dhabi.

Concerts will take centre stage at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival stage at Al Wathba and Madinat Zayed Park on December 1 and 2, while the public parks on Delma Island and Al Sila’a play host to singing stars on December 2. All concerts will start at 9pm.

Performing at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival Stage in Al Wathba City on December 1 is Emirati star Fayez Al Saeed and UAE national songstress Aryam. The next night Emirati classical ballad performer Eidha Al Minhali and the UAE’s very own Fatima Zahr Al Ain – the flower of Al Ain.

Meanwhile, the iconic Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain will burst into colour from 8pm on December 2 and 3. At the stadium on December 2 audiences can hear Eidha Al Minhali and Mohammed Al Minhali in concert. The following night, the stadium will rock to the sounds of UAE star Hussein Al Jasmi and Balqees.

In addition, a series of firework displays on December 1 to 3rd will coincide with public events at primary spots around the emirate. "It will be choreographed to reflect our pride in the nation, history and culture and allow us to celebrate these in a modern context," said Al Dhaheri. "The display will reflect the national identity by focusing on the red, green, white and colours of the UAE national flag set against the black canvas of the emirate’s night sky."

The firework shows will be held at the Khor Al Maqta area and at Abu Dhabi Corniche at 9pm on consecutive nights on 1-2 December, and the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba will host a spectacular display at 9pm on December 2. Running in parallel with the concert performances, the firework shows in Al Ain will centre on the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium a new landmark for the Oasis City at 9pm while Al Gharbia will host three shows on December 2 at 9pm at Madinat Zayed Park and the public parks on Delma Island and at Al Sila’a.


The Delma concerts feature Palestinian star Saud Abu Sultan and Arab pop sensation Eissa Abdallah on December 2 while Kuwaiti Yousef Al Omani and the UAE’s own Hassah take to the stage in Al Silaa Public Park the same night. At Madinat Zayed on December 1, audiences get to see Bahraini prodigy Hala Al Turk and UAE winner of ‘Gulf Star’ Mouadhed Al Kaabi with Emirati Rouwaida Al Mahrouqi and Arab crooner Adel Ibrahim heading up the bill on December 2.

Also taking to the skies over Abu Dhabi and Al Ain for National Day will be the UAE Armed Forces premier aerobatic team, Al Fursan - The Knights - which will amaze crowds with its breath taking displays and gravity defying moves.

Meanwhile, the world’s biggest and most popular action sports show - Nitro Circus – will make its Arabian debut on Friday December 5 with a special one-off show in Zayed Sports Stadium to mark the National Day weekend. The show is being brought to Abu Dhabi by leading UAE event promoters Alchemy-Project with TCA Abu Dhabi support.

Over the past four years, Nitro Circus Live has sold over 1.5 million tickets globally, selling out shows in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Asia and across Europe, cementing itself as a premier live action sports touring brand.

For the first time in Nitro Circus Live history, action sports icon and Nitro Circus ringleader Travis Pastrana will travel with his crew of 40 of the world’s best action sports athletes to the UAE, to perform in Abu Dhabi.

TCA Abu Dhabi is working with 12 government organisations for the National Day celebrations to develop an agreed calendar of events. To add to the festive atmosphere Abu Dhabi city will be illuminated with lights and decorations from November 28-December 2 courtesy of Abu Dhabi Municipality while illuminations will decorate landmarks in the Eastern Region from November 26-December 2 courtesy of Al Ain City Municipality.

Abu Dhabi’s National Day calendar now includes: the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival which runs at Al Wathba from until December 21 organised by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs and the Camel Race Association; entertainment activities at Al Bateen Beach presented by the Emirates Red Crescent; a National Day rowing race from the Corniche Breakwater on December 2 from 2pm-4pm organised by the Emirates Heritage Club.



 

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