MOTN returns to Abu Dhabi Corniche with 26 days of Out-of-this-World family fun

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If you’re already planning how to fill the winter holidays, MOTN is about to make your calendar a lot busier. After drawing crowds in Al Ain and Al Dhafra, the family festival is setting up on the Abu Dhabi Corniche from 10 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 - and it’s shaping up to be its most exciting run yet.

Expect nightly drone shows, live concerts, global food pop-ups, new immersive zones, and an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, all wrapped into one colourful seaside takeover.

So what can you do at MOTN?

Prepare for Big Bounce Arabia, the world’s largest bounce house, complete with obstacle courses, slides, hoops, and ball pits – the kind of place where kids (and honestly, adults) burn a week’s worth of energy in minutes.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Carnival of Whispers brings a deliciously eerie walkthrough designed for those who enjoy a good scare.

Younger visitors can get in on the action at Ninja Kidz Action Park, a galaxy-themed trampoline experience. Ninja Kidz Meet & Greets run on 11, 12, and 13 December, with high-energy stage shows on 12 and 13 December for fans who want to see their favourite stars flipping, flying, and defying gravity.

Need to eat?

Food lovers, this is your moment. MOTN’s dining line-up is stacked with cult favourites making their UAE debut, from New York’s viral Glace hot chocolates to London’s Blondies Kitchen and their famous cookie dough bar.

Expect smashburgers from Chris N Eddy’s and Bun and Sum, Harlem-style fried chicken from Charles Pan Fried Chicken, cinnamon rolls from Roll Boys, and proper New York slices from Cello’s Pizzeria.

Concerts, fireworks and a huge New Year’s Eve celebration

This year’s MOTN also arrives with a packed concert calendar. Ninja Kidz take over the Live Arena first, followed by Mahmoud Al Turky, Mohamed Fadel Chaker, and Akhras throughout December.

The festival will also host a special New Year’s Eve event with a soon-to-be-announced artist, followed by a fireworks finale lighting up the Corniche.

Even better, general admission visitors can enjoy concerts from the festival grounds for free, while limited stage-front seats are available to book.

The full festival map reads like a wish list of family fun. Expect Arcade & Bowling, Arts & Crafts, Skill Games, Ninja Kidz Action Park, the Maze of Maybe, BOUNCE, laser tag battles, basketball tournaments, live performances at the Amuse Busker Stage, Movies in the Park, an Out of This World Museum, and scenic Ferris Wheel rides with sweeping Corniche views.

Immersive Gaming zones by Moment Factory add another layer of interactive play, from puzzle worlds to full-on obstacle challenges.

Whether you want to bounce, explore, build, scream, relax, or eat your way through an entire day, MOTN Abu Dhabi has designed a winter playground for every type of visitor.

MOTN runs daily from 4 PM to 12 AM, extended to 1 AM on New Year’s Eve.

Ticket Prices

General Admission AED35 - Access to the MOTN Festival grounds & all concerts (Standing only)

MOTN Day Pass AED 120 Weekday and AED 160 weekends - Access to the MOTN Festival grounds & all concerts (Standing only), plus unlimited access to all rides and out of this world experiences.

Tickets are now available here. 

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