Opening dates for Abu Dhabi’s Liwa International Festival and MOTN revealed

Two of Abu Dhabi’s major winter festivals will return in November and December, with MOTN Festival opening on November 28, 2026, and Liwa International Festival following on December 11. The family-favourite outdoor festivals will bring more than a month of entertainment, live shows and cultural experiences to Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra. *See all the winter festivals returning to Abu Dhabi* MOTN Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, will run until January 3, 2027, across Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra Region. Liwa International Festival 2027 will run until January 2 in the Liwa desert, bringing motorsport competitions, live entertainment, heritage experiences and family attractions to the region. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the two festivals offer different ways to experience the UAE’s winter season, from city-wide entertainment and new food concepts to desert sports and Emirati cultural traditions. A post shared by 𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐙𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 | هزاع رڤيو (@hazzareview) Themed ‘World of Wonder’, MOTN will begin at Al Mugheirah Bay in Al Dhafra and Al Jahili Park in Al Ain from November 28 to December 2. Its Abu Dhabi Corniche edition will open on December 9 and run until January 3, 2027. The festival will introduce three themed zones at the Corniche, catering to different audiences. Melting Aurora is designed for younger visitors, while Beyond the Sky will offer a more immersive experience for teenagers and young adults. The Golden Hour will bring together families and friends through food concepts making their Abu Dhabi debut, live entertainment, shopping and social experiences.