UAE | General
Abu Dhabi to host family festival
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) will be transformed into a unique family leisure venue for eight weeks in the summer of 2008 as it hosts 'Summer in Abu Dhabi'.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:35 June 1, 2008
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) will be transformed into a unique family leisure venue for eight weeks in the summer of 2008 as it hosts 'Summer in Abu Dhabi', the UAE capital's largest and most prestigious family festival taking place from June 26 to August 18.
Jointly organised by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and ADNEC and supported by etisalat, the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage and Capital Centre, the 13,000 sq m air-conditioned 'Summer in Abu Dhabi' indoor venue will consist of seven themed Adventure, Action, Creativity, Fun, Imagination, Culture and Discovery Islands, and will treat visitors to the very best in family entertainment.
Shaikh Sultan Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of ADTA and ADNEC, said, "This is a new and exciting concept for the UAE capital."
Latest news
- Filipino students, groups attend cultural meet
- For this maestro, it's all about the sound
- Experts can't tell old instruments from new
- Sound of violins
- Facilitators: Helping others find joy
- Volunteers remove garbage from Mamzar beach
- Clean-up campaign set to raise awareness
- Sharjah landmarks bathed in light
- Shaikh Mohammad meets South Korea leader
- Dubai hospitals debut life-saving procedure
- UK’s top Arab advocacy group in need of aid
- In the pursuit of happiness
- Zip away with a Salik bonus
- New rules for Abu Dhabi buildings
- Four poised to chase their dreams in Dubai
Community Reports
-
Bridges needed
Al Ittihad Road has no pedestrian facilities as one nears Sharjah
-
Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
-
Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
-
Safety regulations flouted at Dubai work place
In Al Nahda 2, two workers were seen working on the crane boom at a height of 20m without a full body harness or safety net in violation of rules
