• Menu
  • Menu
  • News
  • Subscribe now
    Digital subscription Print+Digital (Bundle) ePaper
  • Logout
Digital subscription
Print+Digital (Bundle)
ePaper
Trending
UAE holidays Videos Classifieds Credit Card Deals
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • People
    • Science
    • Government
    • Education
    • Crime
    • Emergencies
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Transport
    • Weather
    • Ask the Law
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Reader Queries
    • Safety+Security
  • Business
    • Banking & Insurance
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Tax News
    • Corporate Tax
    • Analysis
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Corporate News
    • Tech
    • Auto
  • Best Buys
    • Electronics
    • Home and Kitchen
    • Offers
    • Consumables
    • Lifestyle
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
    • Cryptocurrency
  • Food
    • Cooking and Cuisines
    • Guide to Cooking
    • Food Show
    • Videos
  • Friday
    • Beauty
    • Wellbeing
    • Art & People
    • Home
    • Friday Partner
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Sudoku
    • Word Search
    • Spell It
  • Podcasts
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
    • Mena
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Australia-New Zealand
    • Corrections
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
  • Special Reports
  • Things To Do
    • Events & Concerts
    • Bars, Clubs & Pubs
    • Cafes, Restaurants & News
    • Going Out
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
    • Games
  • UAE Success Stories
  • Photos
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Cricket
      • IPL
    • Motorsport
    • Football
      • Premiere League
    • Tennis
    • Golf in UAE
      • UAE
      • World
      • Photos & Videos
      • Course Reviews
      • Learn to Play
      • Gear
    • Olympics
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • South Indian
    • Music
    • OTT
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
  • GN Reach
  • Tech
    • Electronics
    • Gaming
    • Media
  • Videos
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Community
  • Special Features
    • Supplement eBook
  • The Kurator
    • Life
    • Luxury
    • Style
  • Gold-Forex
  • Gratuity Calculator
  • Notifications
  • Coupons
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • ePaper
  • GN Store
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • Printing Services
    • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2024. All rights reserved.
    In Pictures: Abu Dhabi's Al Hosn Festival 2024

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Saturday, December 21, 2024
    Gold / Forex

    Photos News

    All Sections

    In Pictures: Abu Dhabi's Al Hosn Festival 2024

    The festival offers visitors a journey through time to explore Abu Dhabi's heritage

    Published:  January 22, 2024 18:59 Photos by Afra Mubarak Alnofeli and Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor
    Follow us
    1 of 11
    HOSN 1-1705935204416
    Al Hosn festival is a living expression of Abu Dhabi's Culture and an annual celebration of the Emirate's heritage held at Al Hosn, home to the city's most treasured historic site, Qasr Al Hosn. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    2 of 11
    HOSN 2-1705935218856
    Set in the heart of Abu Dhabi, surrounded by high-rises, a bastion of Emirati culture has sprung up to offer a heritage experience. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    3 of 11
    HOSN 3-1705935188146
    From food to fashion, history to architecture, the 10-day Al Hosn Festival is being held till January 28 at one of Abu Dhabi’s oldest heritage sites, Qasr Al Hosn, whose fort was built in 1795. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    4 of 11
    HOSN 4-1705935223266
    Visitors are exploring the UAE capital’s historic traditions and its connections to contemporary and newly emerging cultures. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    5 of 11
    HOSN 5-1705935208847
    On offer are folk performances, family workshops, food stalls, art and cultural exhibitions, immersive trails and much more. There is also a bazaar of souvenirs and fashion from local artisans. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    6 of 11
    HOSN 6-1705935245560
    In this year’s Heritage zone, visitors can ride camels and learn about the traditions which surround them, join the social practices of welcoming a new baby and explore a bustling souk filled with the fashion and adornments beloved to Emirati women. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    7 of 11
    HOSN 7-1705935250615
    Moving into the Craft zone, on show is the culture of henna (dye used on hands) and the design of an Emirati home, bringing together antiques sellers, designers and new studios from across the UAE. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    8 of 11
    HOSN 8-1705935199625
    The event celebrates Abu Dhabi's history. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    9 of 11
    HOSN 9-1705935192811
    The Al Hosn Festival is the perfect place to learn how falcons became such an essential part of the local culture and came to feature so prominently as a national tradition. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    10 of 11
    HOSN 10-1705935233523
    Artisans and retailers are on site. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News
    11 of 11
    HOSN 11-1705935227890
    Visitors young and old at the Al Hosn festival. Image Credit: Afra Mubarak Alnofeli/Gulf News

    Trending

    • Cyclone batters France's Mayotte, hundreds feared dead

      Cyclone batters France's Mayotte, hundreds feared dead

    • 31 actors in Hollywood with Arab roots

      31 actors in Hollywood with Arab roots

    • New Bollywood films that may release directly on web

      New Bollywood films that may release directly on web

    • Photos: Snow blankets UAE's Jebel Jais mountain

      Photos: Snow blankets UAE's Jebel Jais mountain

    • All you need to know about AlUla, opening on Oct 31

      All you need to know about AlUla, opening on Oct 31

    • Eid Al Adha 2020: 16 films to see over the UAE holidays

      Eid Al Adha 2020: 16 films to see over the UAE holidays

    Latest In

    • Cloudy, dusty conditions with rain expected in UAE

      30 minutes ago

    • Watch: India PM Modi receives grand welcome in Kuwait

      1 hour ago

    • Mother of 3 weds boyfriend with ex-husband's blessing

    • Man arrested for using 400 phones in raffle scam

    • Boney Kapoor on how Sridevi inspired his weight loss

    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • GN Store
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    • Printing Services
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2024. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Copy link
    Follow on Whatsapp
    Follow on Google
    Follow on Telegram
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks