Sheikh Zayed Festival 2023 - in pictures

  • Sheikh Zayed Festival 2023 runs at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, until March 9. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Sheikh Zayed Festival 2023 runs at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, until March 9. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The festival offers live performances, weekly fireworks and drone and fountain shows
    The festival offers live performances, weekly fireworks and drone and fountain shows
  • Culture and customs of Emirati life make up the backbone of the festival
    Culture and customs of Emirati life make up the backbone of the festival
  • A blacksmith at work at the Sheikh Zayed Festival
    A blacksmith at work at the Sheikh Zayed Festival
  • Safeefah, or palm frond weaving
    Safeefah, or palm frond weaving
  • The festival also has rides and games for all ages
    The festival also has rides and games for all ages
  • Roaming performers keep the crowd entertained
    Roaming performers keep the crowd entertained
  • Visitors enjoy the central water fountain
    Visitors enjoy the central water fountain
  • Falcons on display at Sheikh Zayed Festival
    Falcons on display at Sheikh Zayed Festival
  • Wildlife Secrets, a mini zoo displays several animals to see and pet
    Wildlife Secrets, a mini zoo displays several animals to see and pet
  • Rare and endangered species are part of the sanctuary
    Rare and endangered species are part of the sanctuary
  • A mime artist entertains crowds
    A mime artist entertains crowds
  • Traditional folk dances are performed daily
    Traditional folk dances are performed daily