Sponsored: The Festival is back in the capital this weekend…

With its signature festive feels celebrating the time of the year we’ve waited long for, The Festival returns to Abu Dhabi this weekend as a popular favourite, particularly among families. Abu Dhabi’s cooler days are here, and the crowds are out and about with the wonderful winter festival taking place at Masdar City’s Central Park from December 22 to 24.

What’s On at The Festival?

This fun, family-centric attraction in Abu Dhabi will featuring engaging workshops designed around fabulous festivities, such as a gingerbread house decoration, and a Christmas Bookmark Workshop. Adding to the festivities will be Santa Claus himself, and his hardworking elves, who will be adding to the seasonal joy for the whole family with an exciting appearance to look forward to. To help spread the festive cheer, visitors can also look forward to a fun Choco Loco Carnival roaming act, that will be sure to capture your attention and bring smiles on your little ones’ faces this festive season.

For the snap-happy and ‘gram-tastic, photo opportunities are abundant with a towering, 12-metre Christmas Tree taking centre stage among the festivities at Central Park. When you are done enjoying the entertainment and snapping away, a super selection of special snacks is in the mix with several popular food and beverage offerings including fan-favourites such as Home Bakery and Blackout Coffee, the healthful Be Fit, or Hunger Roaming and FRITZ, where you can toss your worries aside and indulge to your heart’s content.

Come by Masdar City with the family this weekend, and enjoy a weekend of fun, festivities, food and of course, family entertainment.

The Festival, Central Park, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, December 22 to 24, 4pm to 10pm, free entry. masdarcity.ae

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