Children's Activities
Informing, educating and entertaining the UAE’s future is at the heart of the Qasr Al Hosn Festival. In that spirit, children can look forward to a selection of activities catered just to them. Storytelling in the Marine, Oasis and Desert zones let children act out the parts themselves while those of the more practical persuasion can join the gardening club or the artefact dig. Traditional games and school classes await in Abu Dhabi Island’s Old Neighbourhood, while elsewhere there are activities like al yowla and an architectural workshop.
Children can enjoy...
- Storytelling of local folktales (Marine, Oasis, Desert)
- Artefact Dig & Handle
- Traditional Games
- Gardening Club
- Al Yowla Teaching
- Architectural Workshop
- Family Workshops
The Festival Stage
On The Festival Stage, live performances inspired by Emirati culture provide a diverse source of entertainment to suit the whole family. From animal performances featuring birds and horses to dramatic pieces of evocative theatre, this performance space is a real highlight of the festival programme.
Shows:
Elements of Abu Dhabi
Through the medium of shadow, a group of skilled performers create a captivating show that represents the landscape and stories of Abu Dhabi: Desert, Sea and Oasis.
Atmospheric projections, a mood-driven soundscape and spoken word poetry unite to create a rhythmic canvas on which to tell a story.
Al Ain Zoo Bird Show
Witness the age-old pursuit of desert sport as falcons and other native birds swoop and dive to perform aerial acrobatics, demonstrating how our ancestors formed close bonds with these creatures and learned to adapt their hunting skills.
This informative show educates and entertains throughout the lively presentation.
The Horse Whisperer
Marvel at acrobatic stunts, horse presentations and the secret skills of a horse whisperer at this spectacular show, which pays homage to the dignified power and beauty of Arabian horses and their special significance within Emirati culture.
Habet Ramel Play
A slice of iconic Emirati culture comes to the Qasr Al Hosn Festival for the first time.
An episode of the television programme, Habet Ramel, is adapted into a theatre format providing a rare chance to see the show’s 1960s-focused social drama, with all your favourite characters and scenes.