Sun 23 Nov

Event ended

Mon-Thur

16:00 - 23:00

Fri-Sun

16:00 - 00:00

Maritime Heritage Festival 2025 - Abu Dhabi

Name: Maritime Heritage Festival 2025 - Abu Dhabi
Start: 2025-11-14T16:00:00+0400
End: 2025-11-23T23:00:00+0400
Location: Maritime Heritage Festival
Rating: 4.5

Discover the living legacy of Emirati seafaring traditions in a vibrant cultural celebration!

Maritime Heritage Festival

4.5

Sun 23 Nov

Maritime Heritage Festival

Event ended

5.0

Excellent

This event has such a welcoming and easy vibe. I enjoyed the performances, the outdoor space, the different booths explaining history, crafts and techniques, the layout (easy to walk from one section to the next), and the shops. The volunteers were very helpful and friendly.

5.0

Excellent

Everything was well organized. The staffs were very friendly.

4.0

Very good

The depth of the heritage.
The organization of the event.
Walkways that were done for strollers and POD.

5.0

Excellent

The activities, shops , restaurants.

Mon-Thur

16:00 - 23:00

Fri-Sun

16:00 - 00:00

The Maritime Heritage Festival 2025 returns for its fourth edition, celebrating how maritime traditions embody the Emirati spirit of unity and collaboration.

The festival takes visitors on a journey from the past to discover the maritime roots which anchor Emirati culture today.

Family and maritime related workshops
Fish Market and fish auction
Traditional games and sports
Traditional performing arts
Main show - Al Danat
Reenactments
Jalsat
Maritime-inspired retail experiences
Exclusive festival merchandise
Picnics at the beach
Diverse eating and drinking experiences
Meylas Al Seef

Children Under 5: FREE
Senior Citizens (above 60): FREE
People of Determination: FREE
50% off for single carer of People of Determination
50% off for families on Social Support
25% off for Fazaa frontliners
20% off for Fazaa cardholders
20% off for university students and faculty
20% off for Mazaya cardholders

Note: Appropriate credentials must be presented at the Box Office on-site for all discounts and free entrance offers. Festival Rules, Terms and Conditions apply.

Free Gold Parking

Visitors with a valid festival ticket can park in the Gold Parking area, located on Al Hosn Street, and enjoy a complimentary shuttle service to the festival.

Free Park & Ride Parking

A complimentary Park & Ride service is available at Al Hosn parkings to the festival.

People of Determination Parking

Designated parking spaces for People of Determination are available within the festival.

Festival Drop-off Area

Visitors can be dropped off directly at the designated festival drop-off area located next to the main entrance. Drivers should follow event signage and traffic marshals’ directions to reach the drop-off point safely and easily.