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MOTN Festival 2024 Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi With its Biggest Edition Yet

Get ready for 26 days of nonstop fun and festivities with something for everyone, every day!

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4 December 2024

Last updated on 5 December 2024
MOTN Festival 2024 in Abu Dhabi | Tickets, location, and what's in store

The biggest edition of MOTN is bringing nonstop fun to Abu Dhabi all the way to NYE!

MOTN Festival, everyone's favourite family event, heads to Abu Dhabi Corniche for its season finale from December 6 to 31, 2024, culminating with a spectacular celebration ringing in 2025 with unforgettable concerts and an impressive fireworks show.

Featuring an 'Out of This World' theme and spanning 1.5km, visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in more than 350 experiences filled with carnival rides, nonstop entertainment, exciting games and arcades, regional and international flavours, shopping, high-energy concerts, memorable photo opportunities, Instagrammable moments, and much more.

With crowd-favourite themed zones - Amuse, Thrill, Indulge, and Entertain - families and friends can easily explore their interests and plan the perfect day during the winter season.

Highlights in the Amuse Zone

Enter the Amuse Zone at MOTN for a wonderland of unique entertainment and attractions that will spark curiosity and joy.

Head to the Out of This World Museum for plenty of space-themed Instagrammable moments. Bounce across Dream Nebula, navigate the Time Vortex, get creative in the Cosmic Lab, and follow the mesmerising Celestial Trail.

For awe-inspiring views, hop on the Ferris Wheel and take in the Abu Dhabi Corniche from above.

Families can also head down with the kids for exciting shows at the MOTN Theatre.

With four shows a day, you can expect to see performances from your most beloved characters such as Bluey, Number Blocks, Falfool, Miraculous, Mr. Bean and more. To enjoy these performances you can purchase your MOTN Theatre Pass either online or at the festival, from AED 50 for entrance and access to the shows.

When it’s time for a treat, make your way to Pastasole, which brings authentic flavours of Italian pasta with a hint of NYC energy.

Foodies with a sweet tooth won’t want to miss the innovative ice cream creations at Chin Chin. All the way from London, Chin Chin brings delicious flavours like coffee and olive oil or black sesame tahini halva, all made with liquid nitrogen for an added thrill.

Excitement in the Thrill Zone

There’s adrenaline and excitement everywhere you go in the Thrill Zone, with attractions designed to elevate heart rates.

A spine-tingling challenge awaits horror fans with the Five Nights at Freddy’s live maze, where the eerie world of the popular video game comes to life.

For those craving high-energy action, the galaxy-themed Ninja Kidz Action Park provides the chance to defy gravity.

The popular social media family are bringing their thrilling trampoline park, as seen on Ninja Kidz TV, to Abu Dhabi for the first time. With out-of-this-world obstacle courses, and gravity-defying trampolines, it’s the perfect destination for fun, fitness, and family excitement.

For something different, blast off into an unforgettable adventure with Space Flight! Feel like a skydiving astronaut as you take flight and soar through space in an open-air wind tunnel. This exhilarating add-on to any festival ticket is your chance to fly, dive, and float in a one-of-a-kind, high-flying experience!

Tuck into the Indulge Zone

This is a haven for food lovers and families looking to relax and indulge in some retail therapy.

With the biggest selection of local and international menus this year, the new Food Hall by DOME will offer an array of tantalising favourites from Frank! hotdogs to Voodoo Rays’ giant pizza slices, London’s favourite smashed burgers by Peckish and everything in between.

Meltsmiths is yet another option bringing its iconic grilled cheese sandwiches from London to Abu Dhabi or for those brave enough, try Lucky's Hot Chicken by Senseless Heat crispy, spicy Chicken Sandos.

Finish your foodie tour with something sweet from Brooki, the Australian bakehouse known for its irresistibly addictive cookies, such as the NYC Cookie, Nutella Milk Choc Chip, Red Velvet and Birthday Cake Cookie, straight from Brisbane. Or, of course, Soft Serve Society for some dreamy soft-serve ice cream with indulgent toppings.

After you’ve had your fill, for the young (and young at heart), the Lava Pool offers a playful escape where kids can leap, climb and balance their way through the mini obstacle course, an adventure of agility and imagination.

There’s also the Time Capsule tunnel, an iconic art installation that transports you to a surreal world, through a soft glow of neon lights that creates a time-travelling ambience. It’s the perfect experience to get an ‘out of this world’ feel as you stroll through a mesmerising tunnel of crafted art and lighting.

Ring in the new year 2025 at MOTN Festival

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with family and friends at MOTN, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Abu Dhabi Corniche.

The best place to celebrate the beginning of 2025, where visitors can enjoy uninterrupted views of the city’s grand fireworks display, as well as live performances throughout the night.

Families and friends can soak up the festive cheer with delicious bites from an international array of food stalls, captivating entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere. With perfect weather and an exciting lineup of artists to be revealed soon, it’s the ultimate celebration for all ages to welcome 2024 in style. More details and concert line up to be confirmed soon.

MOTN Festival New Year's Eve 2024-2025 fireworks in Abu Dhabu

Where to get your MOTN Festival Abu Dhabi tickets?

Tickets are on sale now through the MOTN Festival’s official ticketing partner at: ticketmaster.ae

MOTN Festival Abu Dhabi ticket pricings:

  • General Admission tickets start from AED 30 online, providing access to the festival grounds, all free attractions and entertainment.
  • MOTN Day Pass* tickets from AED 150, offering the same access as General Admission tickets, plus access to Out of this World Museum, the Five Nights at Freddy's experience, the Ninja Kidz Action Park, the 4x4 Track, rides and more.
  • MOTN Family & Friends Day Pass offer (3+1 free) is available for AED 455, with access to all zones, rides and attractions.
  • MOTN Seasonal Pass tickets are priced at AED 390 and provide individual access to all 26 days of the festival on the Abu Dhabi Corniche from Dec 6 - Dec 31. This excludes ticketed concerts.
  • Ninja Kidz Action Park (available throughout the festival), included in MOTN Day Pass tickets, from AED 150.
  • Space Flight Upgrade – Tickets available for 6 years and older, these include General Admission, and Space Flight Experience from AED 75.
  • Ticket prices at the door will be AED 5 more across all categories.

*This pass excludes ticketed concerts, the Space Flight, and The MOTN Theatre.

MOTN Festival Abu Dhabi event timings

The Abu Dhabi festival will be open daily from 4PM to midnight, and until 1AM on December 31st (New Year's Eve).

Organised by creative events agency Brag and in collaboration with key partners including ENBD, VIU streaming platform and Al Masaood Auto, the MOTN Festival in Abu Dhabi promises an extraordinary December celebration.

Visit MOTN.ae for more information about the festival and follow their social media channels below for all the latest updates.

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Launched in 2016, the Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival is the region’s ultimate entertainment festival. Held annually, the festival draws inspiration from some of the world’s most recognisable theme parks to bring visitors a jam-packed line-up of one-of-a-kind activations and art installations, gastronomical delights by local and global food vendors, a curated retail space featuring unique design from around the world and live performances by A-list artists. With a range of activities for all to enjoy, the MOTN Festival pays tribute to family and community by fusing local and global entertainment offerings to bring visitors of all ages an exceptional experience.

Abu Dhabi Corniche, United Arab Emirates