British singer Craig David and Jordanian TikTok sensation Issam Alnajjar will perform at Abu Dhabi’s Mother of the Nation Festival on Friday and Saturday to close out the event.
Australian rapper The Kid Laroi, who was set to perform during the closing weekend, will no longer appear.
Iraqi artist Mahmoud Al Turky is also set to take the stage, following a stellar concert by Egyptian superstar Sherine on December 10.
David arrives in the capital as part of his TS5 tour and will perform on December 17. The next day will feature Bahraini singer Khalid Fouad, Al Turky and Alnajjar.
All concerts will take place at MOTN’s Music Arena.
Fans can expect popular hits such as 7 Days, Walking Away and Insomnia from David, while teen star Alnajjar, who featured on a billboard in New York City’s Times Square and had more than half a million views on TikTok, will no doubt delight crowds with his viral hit Hadal Ahbek. He will also perform Turning Me Up and Mn Gheirik Enti.
Doors for the shows on each night open at 7pm and tickets are now available online at www.ticketmaster.ae, with prices starting at Dh75.
MOTN, now in its fifth year, is organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. It takes place at the Corniche, transforming the city’s coastline into a vibrant cultural and entertainment destination.
The event has provided visitors with plenty of photo opportunities, family fun and live performances across its six themed zones, which include Inspire Space, Thrill Zone, Food Hub, Music Arena, Shopping District and Amusement Park.
Click below to see our gallery from the MOTN event.
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The ice cream room in the Dessert Museum, part of the Inspire Space zone at the MOTN festival on the Abu Dhabi Corniche. All Photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A dramatic installation by artist Daniel Popper at the entrance to the Food Hub at MOTN. The festival features art works, musical performances, food outlets, rides and more, for visitors of all ages. -
EL&N London – which claims to be the most Instagrammable cafe in the world – has a spot at MOTN. The festival is returning after being postponed for two years because of the pandemic. -
The doughnut room in the Dessert Museum at MOTN. -
The event, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, pays tribute to family, community and contributions of women to society, honouring the work of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation. -
Poppy Sherwood, 9, plays in the World of Nickelodeon zone. -
NAP Pizza serves up tasty treats in the Food Hub at MOTN. -
The skateboard park in the Thrill Zone at MOTN. -
Visitors are greeted by a room full of doughnuts in the Dessert Museum at MOTN. -
One of the play areas in the World of Nickelodeon in the Amusement Park zone. -
The MOTN Funhouse lets guests colour in one of the installations. -
Visitors explore the MOTN Funhouse in the Inspire Space zone. -
Designed with Instagram in mind, MOTN Funhouse offers visitors picture-perfect moments. -
The BO-TIK is a draw for shoppers at MOTN. -
Gamers can take a look at retro arcade games in the Thrill Zone at MOTN. -
MOTN runs from December 9 to 18, from 4pm to midnight during the week and 2pm to midnight on weekends. -
The Shopping Up features BO-TIK which sells upscale goods. -
The MOTN Funhouse features Instagrammable rooms. -
The marshmallow room in the Dessert Museum at MOTN. -
The glow sushi bar, a collaboration from Akiba Dori and Bompas & Parr, inside Animenia in the Thrill Zone. -
Skill games in the Amusement Park zone.
