• The Mother of the Nation Festival has opened in Abu Dhabi. All photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Mother of the Nation Festival has opened in Abu Dhabi. All photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The ten-day festival, in its third year, is expected to attract adrenalin junkies, entertainment enthusiasts and knowledge-seekers of all ages.
    The ten-day festival, in its third year, is expected to attract adrenalin junkies, entertainment enthusiasts and knowledge-seekers of all ages.
  • The festival is located at Abu Dhabi’s new beachside development, A’l Bahar - or Arabic for 'by the sea'.
    The festival is located at Abu Dhabi’s new beachside development, A’l Bahar - or Arabic for 'by the sea'.
  • Children's art workshops. The Happiness zone is aimed at children with activities ranging from obstacle courses to arts activities
    Children's art workshops. The Happiness zone is aimed at children with activities ranging from obstacle courses to arts activities
  • A Juggling act.
    A Juggling act.
  • A street performer.
    A street performer.
  • The festival, named after Sheikha Fatima, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, runs until March 31.
    The festival, named after Sheikha Fatima, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, runs until March 31.
  • A child paints.
    A child paints.
  • A child at the VR Hobara conversation booth.
    A child at the VR Hobara conversation booth.
  • The Abu Dhabi Tourism booth.
    The Abu Dhabi Tourism booth.
  • Visitors can learn about traditional Emirati healing food and how women would consume it to become stronger before and after giving birth.
    Visitors can learn about traditional Emirati healing food and how women would consume it to become stronger before and after giving birth.
  • The A'l Bahar project, which includes an outdoor gym, an on-water obstacle course and tree houses where children can learn to paint, will remain permanently open.
    The A'l Bahar project, which includes an outdoor gym, an on-water obstacle course and tree houses where children can learn to paint, will remain permanently open.

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A look around the Mother of the Nation festival in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

The culture festival which runs from March 22 to 31

The National

March 23, 2018

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The ten-day festival, in its third year, is expected to attract adrenalin junkies, entertainment enthusiasts and knowledge-seekers alike at Abu Dhabi’s new beachside development, A’l Bahar.

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