ABU DHABI // The capital's annual SummerFest returns this month with a series of shows, comedy nights and concerts.
The festival will take place from June 27 to August 25, and continue through Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr.
As part of the festival, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), will host Show World, a series of 98 family-friendly stage productions taking place from June 27 to August 17.
Adnec shows will be performed twice daily, starting with Cartoon Network's 90-minute production Lazy Town Live On Stage - Roboticus.
Live productions based on the children's programmes Bananas in Pyjamas and Sesame Street will be performed during Ramadan and Eid. The UAE-produced Freej has also inspired a show, which will play in the last week of Ramadan.
Sultan Al Muhairi, manager of SummerFest Abu Dhabi, said: "This Show World line-up will ensure Adnec is the hottest and coolest place to be this summer."
SummerFest will also host "The United Nations of Comedy", four Qatar-based comedians who draw their humour from cultural differences. This show will take place at du Forum, Yas Island, on July 4 and 5. It will mark the Abu Dhabi entertainment district's first SummerFest.
With the exception of Eid, 40 Abu Dhabi hotels are offering special deals throughout the festival. Guests who book three or more nights at these hotels quoting the promotional code SFAD2013 will be given free tickets to Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World.
There will also be concerts, sports events, celebrity appearances and other theatre productions.
"With so many free-to-attend shows and such a varied line-up of international and home-grown stars, families will be spoilt for choice throughout the festival," said Mr Al Muhairi.
Visit summerfestabudhabi.ae for more information.
halbustani@thenational.ae
Volvo ES90 Specs
Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)
Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp
Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm
On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region
Price: Exact regional pricing TBA
THE SPECS
Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine
Power: 420kW
Torque: 780Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Price: From Dh1,350,000
On sale: Available for preorder now
Expert input
If you had all the money in the world, what’s the one sneaker you would buy or create?
“There are a few shoes that have ‘grail’ status for me. But the one I have always wanted is the Nike x Patta x Parra Air Max 1 - Cherrywood. To get a pair in my size brand new is would cost me between Dh8,000 and Dh 10,000.” Jack Brett
“If I had all the money, I would approach Nike and ask them to do my own Air Force 1, that’s one of my dreams.” Yaseen Benchouche
“There’s nothing out there yet that I’d pay an insane amount for, but I’d love to create my own shoe with Tinker Hatfield and Jordan.” Joshua Cox
“I think I’d buy a defunct footwear brand; I’d like the challenge of reinterpreting a brand’s history and changing options.” Kris Balerite
“I’d stir up a creative collaboration with designers Martin Margiela of the mixed patchwork sneakers, and Yohji Yamamoto.” Hussain Moloobhoy
“If I had all the money in the world, I’d live somewhere where I’d never have to wear shoes again.” Raj Malhotra
Company Profile
Company name: Yeepeey
Started: Soft launch in November, 2020
Founders: Sagar Chandiramani, Jatin Sharma and Monish Chandiramani
Based: Dubai
Industry: E-grocery
Initial investment: $150,000
Future plan: Raise $1.5m and enter Saudi Arabia next year
The specs
Engine: 5.2-litre V10
Power: 640hp at 8,000rpm
Torque: 565Nm at 6,500rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto
Price: From Dh1 million
On sale: Q3 or Q4 2022
