Al Dhafra Water Festival 15

16-25 February 2024 Al Mughira Beach - Al Dhafra

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region

Al Dhafra Water Festival During the period from 16 to 24 February 2024 Al Mugheira Bay – Al Dhafra

Organized by Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority And The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club

About the festival

The beautiful blending characteristic of the UAE’s nature characterized by the overlap between the land with its undulating earthy colors, the sea with its emerald colors and the aroma of our ancient history and heritage. On the line of contact between the land and the sea and from Al Mugheira Bay, the 15th Al Dhafra Water Festival will be held over 10 continuous days, with a program full of adventures, water games and competitions, offering the visitors a range of entertainment experiences, with participation of prominent international athletes. Al Dhafra Water Festival highlights the important role played by the maritime sector in enriching the ancient cultural and social fabric of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates, and introducing authentic heritage of Emirati society, through a series of traditional marine and beach competitions, and recreational, educational, and traditional games. The festival hosts Traditional Souk and several distinctive corners and daily competitions, in addition to traditional fashion shows and cooking and crafts competitions, handicrafts, and other interesting and attractive activities for different age groups, and dozens of various shops that showcase the Emirati maritime heritage and desert culture, and several traditional products. The festival opens its doors to visitors daily from four o’clock until ten o’clock in the evening.

Festival Objectives • Celebrating the maritime heritage. • Conserving the national identity. • Strengthening the strategy of safeguarding the UAE heritage.

• Introducing to all local community and tourists, traditions and experiences of the sea. • Supporting social and cultural activities for the residents of Al Dhafra region. • Shedding light on the most beautiful places in the Al Dhafra region.

• Supporting the young sports generation.

• Consolidating the position of the Al Dhafra region as a unique destination, with its distinctive functions, and hosting featured events.

Traditional and Modern Marine Competitions

24,25 / 02 /2024

Marawah Dhow Sailing Race 43 FT.

Position 1st

Prize 210,000 170,000 150,000 Cash Prizes

2nd 3rd From Fourth To Eighty

The Total Of The Prizes is 3,000,000 AED

17 / 02 /2024

Paddle Boarding

Prize 6,000 5,000 4,000

Position 1st

2nd 3rd

23 / 02 / 2024

Jananah Dhow Sailing Race 22 FT.

Prize 30,000 27,000 25,000 Cash Prizes

Position 1st

2nd 3rd From Fourth To Fiftieth

24 / 02 / 2024

Al Dhafra Regatta

Prize 6,000 4,000 2,000

Position 1st

2nd 3rd

24 / 02 /2024

Hydrofoil Board KiteSurf Race Prize 6 ، 000 5 ، 000 4 ، 000 Position 1st 2nd 3rd

18 / 02 /2024

Open KiteSurf Race

Position 1st

Prize 6 ، 000 5 ، 000 4 ، 000

2nd 3rd

25 / 02 /2024

Twin Trip Board KiteSurf Race Prize 5 ، 000 4 ، 000 3 ، 000 Position 1st 2nd 3rd

16 /02 /2024

Salahah Al Bwanish Sailing Race

Position 1st

Prize 30,000 29,000 27,000 Cash Prizes

2nd 3rd From Fourth To Fortieth

18 / 02 / 2024

Tefarees Traditional Race

Position 1st

Prize 10,000