Tickets for Mother of the Nation Festival go on sale online

ABU DHABI // Tickets for Mother of the National Festival can now be bought in advance online.

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority said the online service was launched so that visitors can avoid long queues during the event, which will take place from March 26 until April 4.

The festival will be held along a one-kilometre stretch of the capital’s Corniche, where exhibitions, performances, installations, food and beverage outlets will be available.

Entry price for adults will be Dh20, while children under the age of five get free admission. People can purchase tickets via Ticketmaster.

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