The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a 10-day programme of fun-packed, educational events dedicated to children’s and family entertainment. Under the title Abu Dhabi Family Week, the festival will run from September 19 -28 and will include the Pinkfong Baby Shark Live Musical and the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Abu Dhabi 2019, the first time the globally renowned awards ceremony will be staged in the Middle East.
“Abu Dhabi Family Week’s series of exciting experiences is geared to strengthen the reputation of Abu Dhabi as a global leader for family-friendly events, and as a destination that delivers the best in entertainment and activities to visitors and residents alike,” said Saeed Al Saeed, Destination Marketing Director at DCT Abu Dhabi.
“Bringing Viacom’s Nickelodeon, one of the biggest children’s brands in the world, here to Abu Dhabi is hugely significant; particularly with such high-profile international participants as Jason Derulo. This and the other events, from mall and dining activations to science fairs and musical performances, will prove to be unforgettable and will no doubt help boost visitor numbers to the emirate.”
Aside from the flagship children’s entertainment event that is the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, another highlight will be a fun-packed show by South Korean education company Pinkfong, which features the worldwide singalong smash Baby Shark, taking place from 26 – 28 September at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Family Week will also see the return of Expo-Sciences International (ESI), which will run from 24 – 26 September at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The event will see more than 500 youths from the UAE, as well as over 2,000 from 68 other countries, taking part in science and technology programmes to encourage skill-building and creativity in aspiring young scientists.
In addition to these mainevents, the 10 days of Abu Dhabi Family Week will also feature touring shows, as well as retail, hotel and food offers from multiple partners across the emirate.
“We are excited to announce Jason Derulo as host and Haifa Beseisso as co-host for the first Kids’ Choice Awards in Abu Dhabi. Jason, recognised for his many international hits, will engage young fans around the world and put a global spotlight on the event, while Haifa, one of the most important YouTubers in the UAE region, will energise local audiences from around the Middle East,” said Tracey Grant, Vice President Content and Channels for Viacom International Media Networks Middle East. “This show will combine the Arab entertainment world with the international Nickelodeon spirit and these two key elements are sure to make the first KCA Abu Dhabi a success.”
