This Year's Mother Of The Nation Festival Is BIGGER and BETTER Than EVER

Back for its fourth instalment is the Mother of the Nation Festival – the annual event that celebrates the legacy and values of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, chairwoman of the General Women’s Union and president of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood.

This year’s edition though promises to be bigger, with more exciting attractions and diverse programmes on the menu.

For starters, there are six family-friendly sections where guests of all ages can openly explore: Happiness, Souq and F&B, Progress and Special Olympics.

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تمتع بروائع هذه المناظر الخلابة من البحار، والطبيعة، والغيوم الممثلة بالأضواء. 🌊🌳☁ مصممة من مستوعبات أُعيد تدويرها۔ القطع الفنية المعروضة هي عبارة عن ملتقى ألوان الطيف بالحياة ، وهي من أبرز العروض في المهرجان. #مهرجان_أم_الإمارات 📌 احجز تذاكرك الآن لمهرجان أم الإمارات: www.motn.ae Behold a canvas of light display depicting dreamscapes of the sea, woods and clouds. 🌊🌳☁ Made from up-cycled containers, the Art Trail: Rainbow Connection art pieces come to life and are a must-see at the festival. 📌 Book your tickets today: www.motn.ae #MOTNFestival #MOTN2019
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Here are five reasons to get excited about the event happening from 12^th to 23^rd March in Al Bahar on the Corniche…

Event regulars will be glad to know that there are many new attractions to check out including Transporta, an interactive digital and multimedia experience on quantum mechanics; the Art-Zoo Inflatable Park, touted as the largest of its kind; Gastrobeats best for avid music and food fans; and an Esports Arena for gamers of all skill levels.

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يقدم مهرجان أم الإمارات آرت زوو للمرة الأولى في الإمارات. 🤸🏻‍♂ تعال واكتشف أكبر حديقة حيوانات مطاطية في العالم "آرت زوو" لإثارة مزيج من الفضول والدهشة ومتعة القفز للأطفال والكبار على السواء. #مهرجان_أم_الإمارات Mother Of The Nation Festival brings the immersive Art Zoo for the very first time in the UAE! Stir the curiosity and wonder in your souls at this fun leaping and jumping space for both children and adults. 🤸🏻‍♂ Come and discover the world’s largest inflatable park. #MOTNFestival #MOTN2019
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2. A series of exciting live entertainment will take place at the main stage area including Saudi superstar Rabeh Sager and international DJ and Abu Dhabi first timer Nicky Romero.

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📣 سمعتم موسيقاه على الراديو، والآن حان الموعد لمتابعة عرضه المباشر، مهرجان أم الإمارات يرحب بالدي جي العالمي نيكي روميرو على المسرح الرئيسي يوم 22 مارس في تمام الساعة 10 مساءً! 🙌🏻 تابعونا للمزيد من التفاصيل! #مهرجان_أم_الإمارات – 📣 You’ve heard him on the radio and it’s time to see him live – Mother Of The Nation Festival welcomes headliner and international DJ @nickyromero to the Main Stage on March 22 at 10pm! 🙌🏻 Stay tuned for more updates! #MOTNFestival #MOTN2019 #NickyRomero #dj #festival #concert
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3. The Special Olympics Zone will host a beach volleyball event from 12^th to 20^th March pitting teams from ten countries in a four-on-four style tournament with Special Olympics athletes participating.

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ستنظم فعاليات مهرجان أم الإمارات بالتزامن مع الألعاب العالمية للأولمبياد الخاص في أبوظبي من 12 وحتى 23 مارس، وستشهد إقامة منافسة كرة الطائرة الشاطئية، والإبحار، وتجذيف الكاياك. 💪🏻 احجزوا تذاكركم الآن! #مهرجان_أم_الإمارات Mother Of The Nation Festival will be happening alongside Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi from March 12-23 featuring beach volleyball, sailing and kayaking matches. 💪🏻 Book your tickets today! www.motn.ae #MOTN2019 #MOTNfestival
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4. There will be daily display of laser and lights shows in the evening. But that pales in comparison to the fireworks competition – the first in the UAE – taking place for 20 minutes on Fridays and Saturdays. The spectacle will feature 360 metres of fireworks, with pyrotechnics experts from South Korea, the Netherlands, Australia and Canada all competing to take home the crown.

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. في دورة هذا العام من #مهرجان_أم_الإمارات نحتفي جميعاً برؤية سمو الشيخة فاطمة بنت مبارك وفكر وقيم الشيخ زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان طيب الله ثراه! إليكم مقتطفات مختارة من عرض طائرة من دون طيار بمناسبة #عام_زايد #في_أبوظبي . ‏This year at #MOTNFestival we celebrate both H.H Sheikha Fatima and H.H. Sheikh Zayed! Here’s snippet of the fantastic #YearOfZayed drone show from today’s festival #InAbuDhabi @yearofzayed
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5. The excitement will shift to Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island for the heart-stopping Abu Dhabi debut of Cirque de Soleil. The world-renowned troupe will dazzle with its brand of breathtaking stunts for its Cirque du Soleil Bazaar performance until 16^th March. Visit www.tixbox.com for ticket information.

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حان موعد المسابقة! 🎁 يقدم مهرجان أم الإمارات بازار سيرك دو سولاي للمرة الأولى في الإمارات! أمامك فرصة للفوز بتذاكر الدخول، أخبرنا أين سيقام السيرك ؟ جاوب وأذكر صديق! 👇🏻 – Competition Time! 🎁 Mother Of The Nation Festival presents Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR for the very first time in the UAE! For a chance to win tickets, tell us: Where will the performance take place? Comment the location below and tag a friend! 👇🏻 Brought to you by @alchemyprojectworld
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