If the kids get bored after a few days of summer holidays, take them to Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival. The brand-new event opens on July 6 with more than 3,000 activities, workshops and sports sessions inside a fully air-conditioned venue.
The event is open to kids aged 6 to 18.
One minute, your child can be trying an AI challenge. The next, they could be on a skating rink, a football pitch, or even riding a camel. Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival features educational zones, sports facilities, and even entertainment areas.
The AI and Innovation World pavilion is one of the festival’s headline attractions, with nine programmes and competitions covering AI, game development, smart solutions, and challenges.
The sports programme includes football, table tennis, skating, hockey, horse riding, and camel riding. Kids can also sign up for skating and junior hockey sessions.
Sounds interesting? Here are the details on Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival:
- Dates: July 6 to August 23, 2026
- Location: Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
- Transport: Free for participants
Full details and how to join: @zayedfestival on Instagram.
Keep the summer plans going with DCT Abu Dhabi’s summer camps, where kids can spend the holidays exploring museums, art, heritage, and crafts.
Or, if they’re all about adventure, take a look at Yas Island Summer Camp 2026, where each day is spent in a different Abu Dhabi theme park.
