Let's go fly a kite: Reem Festival in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

Abu Dhabi Moments, a Ghadan 21 initiative, has launched its first event called Al Reem Festival

Kites fly in the air on the first day of the Reem Festival at the Al Reem Central Park. All photos by Victor Besa/The National

A boy slides down a ramp at the skate park in Reem Central Park.

Reem Festival is part of Abu Dhabi Moments - a Ghadan 21 initiative.

It's the first ever festival on Abu Dhabi's most popular residential islands.

A visitor flies a kite.

Let's go fly a kite - Reem island style.

The skies filled with an array of brightly-coloured kites and creations.

The festival is running on Friday and Saturday.

The outdoor festival at Al Reem Central Park created an experience for all the family to enjoy.

Arts and crafts and a performance from a local musician drew in the crowds.

Face-painting at Reem Festival.

A little girl enjoys the festival.

Al Reem Festival at Reem Central Park, Al Reem Island runs from 18 to 19 October from 4pm to 11pm daily and is free to attend and open to everyone.

Al Reem Festival at Reem Central Park, Al Reem Island runs from 18 to 19 October from 4pm to 11pm daily and is free to attend and open to everyone.

Abu Dhabi launched its first free outdoor festival of the winter on Thursday, October 17, with the launch of the Al Reem Festival.

Abu Dhabi Moments will feature 30 events and activities on Reem Island, the Corniche, Al Bateen, Hudayriat Island and in the city centre over the coming months.

The cultural drive is part of the Ghadan 21 plan to ensure the emirate is the best place to do business, visit, live.

Hundreds attended the opening night of Reem Festival on Thursday, with dozens of activities for all of the family from kite flying to live music.

Reem Festival runs on October 18 and 19 from 4pm to 11pm and is free to attend and open to everyone.

Read more: Ghadan 21: Abu Dhabi launches series of free cultural festivals