• Al Dhafra Marine Festival hosts a number of heritage and modern races on Al Mirfa Beach in Al Dhafra Region. Wam
    Al Dhafra Marine Festival hosts a number of heritage and modern races on Al Mirfa Beach in Al Dhafra Region. Wam
  • Al Dhafra Marine Festival. Heritage and modern competitions on the beach of Al Mirfa. Wam
    Al Dhafra Marine Festival. Heritage and modern competitions on the beach of Al Mirfa. Wam
  • The 12th edition of Al Dhafra Marine Festival is being held under strict coronavirus precautionary measures. Wam
    The 12th edition of Al Dhafra Marine Festival is being held under strict coronavirus precautionary measures. Wam
  • Al Dhafra Marine Festival is being organised by the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club. Wam
    Al Dhafra Marine Festival is being organised by the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club. Wam
  • Al Dhafra Maritime Festival will continue until April 3. Wam
    Al Dhafra Maritime Festival will continue until April 3. Wam
  • Al Dhafra Marine Festival draws world-class athletes from all over the world. Wam
    Al Dhafra Marine Festival draws world-class athletes from all over the world. Wam

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Al Dhafra Marine Festival - in pictures

Competitors and spectators have gathered on Al Mirfa beach in Abu Dhabi to witness a series of aquatic events

The National

March 28, 2021

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