Don’t miss out on making the most of the Ramadan weeks with the return of Waterfront Nights in Abu Dhabi!
Back for a bigger-than-ever fourth edition at Yas Bay Waterfront, you can enter the massive market for free from March 15 to April 1, 2025, daily from 8 pm to 2 am.
Featuring 26 local retailers and food and beverage concepts, it’s worth noting that 23 of these brands are businesses supported by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, a not-for-profit initiative by the Abu Dhabi Government to support SMEs.
The fund offers Emirati entrepreneurs and business owners access to markets, resources, mentorship, and funding.
As always, the event will feature various free workshops and entertainment, ensuring a fun experience for all ages.
To mark the long weekend for Eid Al Fitr, Waterfront Nights will operate early from 4 pm to 10 pm – with Yas Bay Waterfront’s spectacular fireworks on display of course!
What can you do at Waterfront Nights?
Shop till you drop, for starters! Showcasing local talent, choose from 26 homegrown brands offering clothing, accessories, artwork, perfumes, and various regional and international food.
Guests can shop the latest collection from Classy & Elegant Couture and find pop-culture items from Tebra, MZ Stickers, and more. 90s Aoud and Woud will also showcase authentic oud and perfumes.
The most exciting part? There’s a raffle draw with some pretty exciting prizes for shoppers! Every AED 100 you spend gets you one entry, with prizes including a Gold Yas Annual Pass and AED 1,000 worth of dining vouchers, valid at participating outlets across Yas Bay Waterfront.
And of course, what’s a good night market without some delicious bites? Savour traditional Emirati dishes such as luqaimat, khameer, and chebab from Rqaq House or savour Egyptian dishes such as koshari and mahshi from The Lions.
Free workshops you don’t want to miss
Available daily starting at 8 pm, the 45-minute workshops are free to participate in with sessions occurring every hour!
- Islamic Geometric Art – Blending creativity with Ramadan values, participants will learn the basics of creating intricate geometric patterns inspired by traditional designs using sustainable materials.
- Arabic Calligraphy – Explore the beauty of Arabic calligraphy covering various styles (e.g., Diwani, Naskh, Thuluth), tools like reed pens and ink, and the importance of precision. Perfect for all skill levels, participants will walk away with a personalised calligraphy piece!
What else is happening at Waterfront Nights this year?
Led by a skilled hakawati (traditional storyteller), enjoy live traditional storytelling sessions every evening from 8:30 pm to 9 pm, 10:05 pm to 10:35 pm, 11:35 pm to 12:05 am, and 12:15 am to 12:45 am.
Setting the mood, talented Oud and Qanun musicians will fill the air with the enchanting sounds of these traditional instruments every hour.
As always, there’s a special Kids’ corner for the little ones full of activities such as face painting, adventurous electric bikes, and arts and crafts. There are also gaming areas with carrom, dominoes, chess, and tawla for everyone to enjoy all evening!
Details:
Tickets: Entrance and parking are free
What: Annual Ramadan pop-up market at Arena Plaza, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island
When: Available daily from March 15 to April 1, 2025. It is open from 8 PM to 2 AM. During Eid Al-Fitr, the event will run from 4 PM to 10 PM
For more information, visit https://www.yasbay.ae/ or follow https://www.instagram.com/yasbayuae/.