Daily family rides, games, global food, live entertainment, and nightly drone shows, plus New Year’s Eve fireworks at the Abu Dhabi Corniche
24 December 2025
| Last updated on 24 December 2025Keep the kids entertained this winter break at MOTN Festival! Get your tickets now!
As winter school holidays take over the calendar, MOTN Festival continues to turn the Abu Dhabi Corniche into the ultimate family destination.
Running until 4 January 2026, this Out-of-This-World festival promises weeks of colour, creativity and crowd-pleasing entertainment for every age, from thrilling rides and immersive adventures to global food, live entertainment, and spectacular nightly drone shows!
MOTN Festival tickets are now available from only AED 35!
A Playground After Dark
From 4 PM each evening, the Abu Dhabi Corniche transforms into a lively wonderland filled with rides, immersive zones and interactive experiences. Whether you are visiting for a few hours or planning a full evening out, there is always something happening, making MOTN an easy win for winter holiday plans.
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Younger guests and teens are equally spoilt for choice. From arcade games, bowling and laser tag to arts and crafts, skill games and bumper cars, the options are endless. A Ferris wheel offers sweeping views of the Corniche, while Movies in the Park provides a more relaxed way to wind down in the evening.
Adrenaline lovers will not want to miss Big Bounce Arabia, the world’s largest bounce house, packed with obstacle courses, slides, hoops and ball pits. For those craving something a little spookier, the Carnival of Whispers delivers a thrilling horror walkthrough complete with immersive sets and live scare actors that keep brave visitors on their toes.
A Global Food Line-Up Worth the Visit Alone
Foodies can explore a tempting mix of international flavours, including UAE debuts and well-loved favourites such as Blondies Kitchen, Chris N Eddy’s, Cello’s Pizzeria, Boston Drink and Dessert, Roll Boys Cinnamon Rolls and Glace.
With plenty of family-friendly dining options, every craving is covered!
Live Shows and a Show-Stopping New Year
The Main Stage keeps the energy high with concerts and live performances throughout the school break.
Throughout the festival, the Live Arena will also feature an exciting lineup, Rasha Rizk (Dec 26), Akhras (Dec 27), Bilal Derly (Nov 29), Noel Kharman (Dec 30) and New Year’s celebration with Ramy Sabry (Dec 31) before the festival closes with a special Meet & Greet and Live Show by global YouTube sensation Like Nastya on January 4.
The celebrations peak on New Year’s Eve with live music, festive entertainment, a special drone show and a spectacular fireworks finale over the Corniche.
Event details:
- Dates: 10 December 2025 to 4 January 2026
- Location:Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Timings: 4 PM to midnight (extended to 1 AM on 31 December 2025)
- Tickets: From AED 35 via TicketMaster
Winter holidays are flying by and this is one festival everyone is talking about! For more information, visit motn.ae or follow @motnfestival on social media for the latest updates.



























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