Maritime Heritage Festival 2026 - Abu Dhabi

•  Maritime family workshops

• Traditional Emirati games 

• Traditional performances

• Traditional Maritime Operetta

• Maritime reenactments

• Jalasat and Fann Al Soot

• Maritime-inspired retail experiences

• Dhow Immersive Experience

• Traditional Emirati crafts

• Children Under 5: Free

• Senior Citizens (over 60): Free

• People of Determination: Free
  
  

To receive a discount or free admission, visitors must present valid proof of eligibility at the on-site Box Office. Festival rules, terms and conditions apply.

•  Entry is only permitted with a valid ticket

• Smoking is not permitted inside the festival

• No swimming

• Children aged 11 and under are not permitted to purchase tickets or enter unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

• Children aged 11 and under are the responsibility of an adult

• Do not light fires of any kind

• No glass items 

• No food or drinks except for water, medicine and baby food can be brought in

• Please dispose of all litter in the bins

• No lighters or matches

• No alcohol allowed

• No drones Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted

• No bikes, scooters, roller blades or hoverboards

• Please dress modestly in respect to the local culture

• No responsibility will be accepted for any loss or damage to personal belongings

• No pets allowed

• No scissors, blades, knives or sharp belongings

• Re-entry is only permitted with a valid wristband, issued on exit.

• Prohibited items will not be stored for visitors. These items must be disposed of before entering

• There will be commercial filming and photography throughout the festival. By entering the site and/or participating in the activities, you consent to being filmed and photographed and permit the use of your image or likeness in promotional material

Blue Parking - Paid Self-Parking at the Festival 

Visitors can park their own vehicles in the designated parking area near the festival venue for AED 80.


Festival Drop-off Area

Visitors may be dropped off at the designated area beside the festival’s main entrance. Drivers should follow event signageand traffic marshals’ instructions to reach the drop-off area safely.