Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is small version of Dubai global village , a Very entertaining place, you cant get bored here. Practically Every country stall is put up. Goods of the particular country plus local goods available in the stalls. Good fun experience to go with family. Shopping, eateries, even games with rides available. I will recommend all tourists and locals residents to visit the place, will enjoy.

This is a very fun place to visit. You ll get to see different countries and their tradition❤️Everything here is traditional in some or the other way. Rides are also fun. Food is extremely juicy and tasty. They also have a section similar to global village about the different countries. Overall a fun place to visit.👍🏻

Lovely for a family visits. We hope that this festival becomes as big as Global Village of Dubai. Thre a lot more cultures to share and exhibit. More variety of food would have been much welcomed. Also if it was open till May, extend it like Global Village Dubai would have been fabulous. Unfortunately we couldnt visit one last time.

Its was a very nice experience, the weather was perfect to enjoy the carnival. Its like a mini global village setup and you have fireworks at 10pm. Fireworks were wonderful, we enjoyed it. Lot of food and street shopping options are there. Local culture education activities are nice. Take cash with you so inside in small shops you can buy things.

This is a very fun place to visit. Everything here is traditional in some or the other way. Rides are also fun. Food is extremely juicy and tasty. They also have a section similar to global village about the different countries. Overall a fun place to visit.

1st time to visit the place, it is lovely and amazing and suitable for the family.Tickets of entry can be purchased online or at the booth.Playing area is available as well, but as an advice, bring warm clothes or jacket, weather is wonderful and a bit cold for kids.Recommend to visit at these timing

I love this place because it is family friendly and there are lots of places where the kids can really enjoy...🥰 The place is spacious, social distancing will definitely be observed. The diversity of world wonders are also amazing, and the ticket is only 5aed...😍 There are also numerous kiosk where you can buy food and refreshment when you needed. Very enjoyable experience indeed. 🥰🥰🥰

Great place to go for an outing. Less crowded. Like a mini global village though not many country pavilions and not a lot of shopping or food options. Yet decent place to experience different cultures. Loved the lighting, fireworks and play area for kids. Few options for kids activities. Lights, musical fountain and live dance & musicand fireworks are attractions. Must try Inverted Room for Kids.

Had a every good experience with family on new year. Was super crowded & fireworks was awesome. Enjoyed alot. Worth for ticket fee.

Great outing for families. Its cultural, informative and fun for all age groups. We had great time with the kids exploring the different villages and getting various experiences.

A really well made and organized festival to celebrate not only the local culture but also neighboring countries. From the music to the food, the experience was well worth it!

Good variety. Good food.People showed excellent distancing and very orderly mannered.Thank you

Every year the festival surprises visitors with new events.. I recommend people to visit. Just bring a jacket 🧥 the weather is cold there

Sheikh Zayed heritage festival . With all countries culture and art all in one place.its a better place to experience and explore the culture,food, off every countries staff in the festival city.

A must visit, free parking available, best time to visit from 6pm to 10pm, fireworks are at 1000 pm, prices are less than global village but still they have to be a bit more lesser, so that more people can enjoy, enough ATMs are available, well managed, clean, Co operative staff, enough security, food is not very expensive not very cheap. Good place to visit with family, weekends are busy.

Its similar to global village. Things are much cheaper. All traditional and cuisines are availible in one place . Different live show keeps you entertaining with some amazing light show. Over all good experience

Its a nice place to spend an evening. It resembles Dubais global village, with pavilions of different countries. Food courts, gaming zones, fountains, rides, lights etc are their main attractions.

Just wow!!! Family friendly.. Mini global village!!! Enjoyment for kids and adults alike!!! Cultural activities, museums live food stalls and other shops. Tickets @5 aed per person starts at 4pm but gets more lively and attractive as it gets dark. Thank you Abu Dhabi for this attraction!!!

Nice place to spend an afternoon. A lot of cheap stuff to buy, but also some genuine products from different countries. Late in the afternoon and during the weekends it gets very busy. The place resembles Global Village in Dubai, but is much smaller. There are live shows not to be missed.

If you have a car or any other mode of own transport then its good to go.. the dance and musical shows are nice.. good rides and variety of food available.. we loved falafel at one of the outlet there.

Beautiful place 😍 👌Its like a festival place best to visit in winter.This place has so many love shows, fireworks, food stalls, shopping, fountain, amusement park. This place is completely filled with joy.So many activities.If you wanton spend your evening with family.This is an ideal place less than 40km from Abu Dhabi.Visit this place.

An alternative to Dubais global village. Well designed and maintained.. fun fun Al the way.. Fireworks show at 10pm.

Very nice place to visit and u cant visit it just onceThr shows are great and you have all what u need... kids area, intetnational and local food, amazing shows and shoppingHighly recommended to visit.

The place is a mini version of global Village. There are different pavilions for different countries, gaming zone, food courts and a lot of live performances including laser show and fireworks during UAE national day celebrations. Definitely a short weekend getaway from the hustles of a city.

Very nice place to hang out with family and friends, many cultural and heritage activities the reflects the multicultural environment in UAE, many restaurants are there to eat or to have snakes. The idea is similar to the global village in dubai but in a smaller area.Entrance fees are applicable, parking might be an issue during public holidays....it is advised to come early to secure your slot.Generally speaking a very nice place to visit in AD

A very interesting cultural experience, lovely ambiance, great layout, lots of parking and things to do for the whole family.Highly recommended a visit.

Its 50 km away from Abu Dhabi. Nice place to spend 1 day trip for family. Kids will enjoy with dancing Fountain. Different restaurants, nice architecture to take nice photos.Kids playing area. You need to experience this festival

Very beautiful place, traditional, family friendly, spacious, lots of foods and beverages from many countries and cultures but especially Emirati foods like Lqemat, a lot of events, there are multiple sections for lots of countries, also you can buy vegetables from local farmers, great products for less money, parking is very big so no problem, also there are a playing area for kids, fireworks and laser show, many more..also big statues for worldwide monuments, like pyramids, and others monuments

It was great.... Hats off to the organizers and employees who make it happen, worth visiting several times...

Place for an evening walk. Be witnessed for different cultures from different nations. Snacks and drinks. Restaurants. Play area for kids. Rides. Stage programs based on nation’s culture. Laser show is an unique experience. Shopping. 👍

Must visit location due to multicultural nature.. You can find products and people from around the world

Good place for shopping and for spending family time in weekends. It takes place once a year and only for 4 or 6 months you can call it a small global village in abu dhabi with selective pavilions. You can get best saffron here specially the Afghanistan saffron is best.

This place is mini Global village like In Dubai....u got to see so many countries speciality under one roof... there are various food stalls ,restaurants for complete your hunger while entertaining... fountain show with so many cultural perfornances... you can shop from many countries outlets....for kids also they have special place and so many activities.. inside plus they rides also..,So my experience was fantastic here... its a one day family visit place ....

Abu Dhabis own Global Village. Light shows , fire works ,playing areas for kids and many for this wonderful winter times. Lot of parking is convenient for visitors.

Very nice place. For family kids.Activities almost Like dubai global vilage.

Good place for outing with family.. smaller version of global village.. main attraction fountain and laser show and fire works.

Good Place for Long time spent. Fire works and Laser show is awesome.

Wonderful festival featuring local arts n crafts, live shows and a wide array of food also. Many Traders n shops in traditional settings which are both interesting n quaint- tent settings plus small scent shops, tea houses n garment Traders. Quite a large fairground n it’s a good event for all the family. Just opposite/beside the festival is an arena which currently is hosting Extreme Sports- famous motor cross riders n huge Monster trucks. It’s a very exciting n interesting show - well worth a visit. Do dress warm as it can be chilly with the night winds.

Really Amazing arrangements at this pandamic situation.. great efforts and great safety. Highlights should not be missed.. Excellent fire works on Fridays, Fountain shows and lasser shows.. excellent place for family and kids hangout...

Sheikh Zayed Festival is global cultural festival held annually to coincide with National Day celebrations. Sheikh Zayed Festival is one of the largest cultural festivals in the UAE, and was recently selected among the five most important cultural events in the world. The festival welcomes more than a million visitors from multiple nationalities in distinguished family atmosphere, and it includes major events suitable for all ages.Fri, Nov 20, 2020 10:00 AM - Sat, Feb 20, 2021 11:00 PM

Amazing, family place. Cozy, nice restaurants and kiosks. Kids playing area. Enough parking space.

A very good place to visit with family if you use the proper precautions and I suggest buying food items on your way out

A good place to enjoy the winter evening. The best part is the stage shows from different countries. You get to know of other countries and their culture. Ample parking space available. Fireworks are also good.

Awesome Festival. Lots of interesting things to see from around the world. Wow.

Super cool, family friendly and a ton of funCheap entry fees, many free parkings and so many nice activitiesI will definitely come back again next year

Nice place to visit.There are Carnaval rides for kids.But don’t expect as grand as Global Village in Dubai.

Well managed parking and ticketing system. Its a mini Global Village in abudhabi. Lots of stalls from different nations. Loved the environment.

Sheikh Zayed heritage festivalPlace to visit in Abu Dhabi Al wathbaFamily friendly atmosphereCultural Program @ evening in different stagesKids play stationLots of parkingFire works etc.....

Very vibrant shopping, entertainment, eatery festival holding up arabian culture. Ladies can shop, kids can play and gents fill their belly.. 5 AED ticket for above 3 year olds. Laser and musical fountain shows. The Nov - Feb climate makes it an awesome outdoor treat.. Must visit..

It was amazing visit in Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival w e went there 3 times the one of best visit on new year Night of 2021 fireworks World Genius Double Record i was tired to hold my Camera To Make a Video

Amazing place to enjoy with family, eateries, fun rides...n lots more

Very nice place for an evening walk :)

Amzing place to spend full family time, nice variety of the stuff from around the world.

Good festival and all safety measures taken in Covid times.

Masha allah great place to visit with familyEspecially auto show one of the best event for motor lovers 🌹Fire work at night more beautifulEveryday free bus going From abubabi busstaton to festival entrance bus number 409Till to feb 20

Very nice placeNice mini copy of the global village

Nice open place.. had good quality time

Great way to spend you winter in UAE. Just 5 dirhams entrance fee. Lots of food stalls inside and some niche chains as well. Kudos to AUH for bring the global village experience here in Al Wathba. Not too many people too. Theres a fountainshow, fireworks, circus show too.Bring your jacket as the temp drops.. its freezing at night.Checkout the video that Ill upload on my channel: TechUnbox TV

This place is same global village in Dubai,its nice place Foods also great and the shows also entertaining come and visit together with ur family😊🥰you will love it!

❤️Sheikh Zayed Festival is global cultural festival held annually to coincide with National Day celebrations. Sheikh Zayed Festival is one of the largest cultural festivals in the UAE, and was recently selected among the five most important cultural events in the world. The festival welcomes more than a million visitors from multiple nationalities in distinguished family atmosphere, and it includes major events suitable for all ages. 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Its 50 km away from Abu Dhabi🚦. Nice place to spend 1 day trip for family.👌 Kids will enjoy with dancing Fountain. Different restaurants, nice architecture to take nice photos.Kids playing area. You need to experience this festival

Nice place to visit and see the culture of every country under one roof

Great attention to detail paid to an attempt of preserving and displaying Emirate heritage. Could be a mini Global Village with variety out there thats clean but not as abundant. Thoroughly enjoyable day with family specially sipping tea while enjoying the fireworks. Definitely recommended as a winter day out picnic for families of all size, while there you can ever have some shopping options.

It is very good place to be , not far from Abu Dhabi or al ain. Entry fee 5 AED. Different stalls from different national .

Nice place for spending with family in this winter season, a small shape of Dubai global village. Friday and Saturday more rush.... Every year somthing different more attractive creativities.....

This is the best I went so far this year! Since the pandemic started, I never went outside Abu Dhabi since then. This place is so amazing. No wonder why there are a lot of people coming there. Its the mini version Global Village of Abu Dhabi

The best time of the year is this climate, to visit this wonderful festival highlighting the UAE heritage..Not a crowdy place....cultural entertainment programs at different pavillions..all Covid safety precautions adhered to..affordable entertainment kids zones...lovely and beautiful musical fountain with laser shows..Overall a great place for some good family time...**Disclaimer - Photos have been taken in general..photos of anyone coming in the frame is not intended for any intrusion on personal privacy.

Amazing new year starts in SZF with family. Guinness record fireworks woww. Setup of each country stage programs with food and there own culturals activities. clean and fresh atmosphere.Each area have cleaning staf.Well organized and good team work. Happy New Year To All Team.. 2021.

Amazing breathaway festival.... shows of traditional dances appear at different places all the night!! The lebanese dabke is the best !! The mini architecture of different countries world wide... the food variety... the clean WC... my only let down was the repetitive kiosk concepts not being related to the country zone theyre in.... yet the new years eve firework was a life time experience ... for covid 19 .. its not very crowded and the masks are on everybodys faces with security around monitoring that... the burger at yummy tummies is amazing and the shawarma at bayt al 5etyar is great.. the chicken one :).... one more thing the fountain show that goes on everywhile is just stunning and it is run on normal days NOT new years eve only

Very Nice festival specially for family and friends. Many rides for kids and adult. For rides one has to purchase coupon dhs 5 each. Rides are available from 3 coupons to 8 coupons.People can enjoy music and dance from many countries. Small amount of UAE livestock (Camel, mountain goat) and farm fresh vegetable available. A very nice light and music show will be there in regular interval near Gate no-1.A large food court area with seating arrangement is available. One can take rest without purchasing any food item.Both ladies and gents clean toilet with availability of soap and sanitizer. Sanitizer available throughout the festival ground.Police and volunteers are available to check and control COVID and other related safety.Both free and paid valet parking available.There are different entry at the gate for male and female with all bags scanned.

A very nice place to visit with family... amazing

Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival atmosphere is very nice and a great place to visit to know more about UAE culture.

Abu Dhabis version of Global Village. Best after dark. Excellent value at AED 5 each. Nice varied fountain light show. Cultural entertainment. Food available. Just off Al Ain Truck Road. Opens 4pm Fridays. No public bus service when I visited.

Nice to go once in a year as its a yearly event and will be available for 4 months at Abu Dhabi

Good please for families, well organized, big varieties of shops, but we can’t say it’s exactly the same of global village .There is clean bathrooms also and ATM machines .

Great community place. its like small global village and event park. Enriching cultural activities, exiting rides, wonderful performances and shows from the artists of different country, Joyful place with family and kids outskirt of Abu Dhabi. Unique decoration and fireworks on national day which will blow your mind.

Excellent place for visiting with the family, highly recommended !

Wonderful experience of watching and observing the beauty of UAE. Youll get to see the cultural beauty of all the countries. Its not only an entertainment place but also for knowledge. It makes you aware about all the countries culture and heritage. Kids zone also available.. Wide variety of food items. And awesome ambience.. Js loved the place.. 😊❤

Small version of Dubai Global village. Enjoyed the longest fireworks during the NYE

Nice festival specially old history photos of Baba Zayed and how UAE developed.

Beautiful place for hanging out with family and friends

Good place for time passes, Entrance fees for above 3 years only 5 Aed ,But if we need to participate any game need to pay extra on that place

It is a heritage placeA must visit if you are to abudhabi. A cultural exchange . Different cuisine you can enjoy here from different parts of the world . A nice evening family outing .Entry fee is 5 aed only. Children activity area is available .

Very nice place to visit in Abu Dhabi. Lots of stalls surrounding each country and many places to eat food. There are performances in each pocket of 2/3 countries that take place on the hour which are usually very good. We went on a weekday so it wasn’t as busy as the last time when we visited on a Friday- go on a weekday if you can! Also less busy before maghrib but as you can see from the pictures it is a lot prettier at night. There is a light show and small fountain as well. Lots of parking available!

It seemed like a small version of the global village. Smaller pavilions; you cant really get inside as the shops were set up mostly outside and in front of the pavilions. But the laser show and fireworks were pretty good. Nice place to spend an evening with friends or family. But not many things to do to be honest.

We’ve been there during Christmas and New year’s eve..Super crowded tho on the NYE, too much traffic as a lot of goers visited the place for the 35 min fireworks show.. the fireworks was nice in the beginning and end.. we managed to find some seats also while waiting for the countdown.. we are lucky to park in the valet as we were able to get out of the traffic faster.. we reached home at 2am.. however one of our friends got stuck in the traffic as they parked their car somewhere farther in the free parking slots, so they reached home around 4:30am... if there’s any big events, better to park in the valet , Valet fee was 50 aed.. , but for the normal days, or no occasion days, the free parking is fine.

Sheikh Zayed fastival excellent overall everything.....👍I love you UAE

Instead of going to Dubai for global village, this is a great alternative place. Since you cant just go to Dubai due to pandemic.

Amazing music and dances by artists from several countries. Good food. Decent level of crowd - covid safe, wear mask and follow 2m suggeated spacing. Visit with family is recommended

Worth for visiting.. Heritage programs different countries are very interesting and entertaining..

Named in honour of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founding father of the United Arab Emirates, the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival celebrates the United Arab Emirates’ cultural inheritance, showcases the rich diversity of its traditions and enlightens visitors about the legacy of the nation’s founder.Visitors to the festival can experience Emirati heritage and culture through its arts, crafts, foods and customs.A central feature of the festival is the UAE Heritage District, which hosts exhibitions, events and popular markets reflecting traditional Emirati life. The World Heritage district reflects the architectural heritage, crafts, products and traditional arts of other countries.The festival also features camel races, falconry shows, a variety of competitions and fireworks.

Different varieties of food from different countries.. Liked it

Best place to be right now

Fascinating! There was not enough time but i enjoyed it fully

This attraction is like a less fancy version of Dubais Global Village, although unlike Global Village, Heritage Festival has free entry. It occupies a large site with paid parking near the entrance or free parking that still is a reasonable distance.It is arranged by thematic groupings by countries. Within a grouping there typically is a performance stage in the middle of a square with shops for clothing, crafts, and foods. The food is inexpensive and is usually served at take-away counters facing outdoors so youll typically be eating outside.When I was there on a cool Saturday evening in late December, most of the stages had musicians or dancers performing.There also was a section that had amusement park rides, but they did not appear to be operating at the time.The park was clearly a favorite with families, but people of all walks of life and many nationalities were there.

In this situation good place those who are in Abu Dhabi.

Very nice place for families and childrens. It is a small shape of global village..

Very nice place to hang around with friends. Especially on weekend. A Festival Village in Abudhabi... same version as Global Village in Dubai.Nice!

Fun day out. Really enjoyed it in January weather.

Small global village but with amazing corn! 😜🌽

Marvelous, big parking space, photo friendly atmospheres, friendly volunteers.Thanks Abudhabi tourism.