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MOTN Festival Brings The World’s Most Viral Food Sensations To Abu Dhabi

MOTN Festival is open at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, inviting visitors to explore a vibrant culinary lineup alongside the festival’s full programme of entertainment and attractions. With international flavours, UAE debuts, and hands-on experiences for all ages, there’s something to delight every palate this season.

There are a host of treats available to visitors, including New York fan-favourite Glace, serving inventive hot and frozen desserts such as its viral S’mores Hot Chocolate, and London’s Blondies Kitchen, bringing its cookie and cookie dough bar to the festival. Sweet highlights also include the infamous Brooki Bakehouse, famous for chunky Australian cookies, Flufftopia, offering playful cotton candy creations perfect for all ages, and Boston Drink and Dessert, a taste from Turkey – serving fresh, premium creations made with Belgian chocolate, rich coffee, and fruit purées.

For those craving more substantial bites, festival-goers can enjoy globally inspired comfort food. Cello’s Pizzeria serves authentic New York-style slices with hand-stretched dough and premium toppings, while Chris N Eddy’s delivers bold, flavour-packed smashburgers. Street-food favourites also include Roll Boys Cinnamon Rolls, Charles Pan Fried Chicken, and Bun & Sum, each bringing bold, memorable flavours that have earned iconic status in their home markets.

Alongside the much-loved food lineup, MOTN visitors can enjoy a packed live entertainment programme. Concerts feature regional favourites and global acts, including headline performances that bring the festival grounds to life. Daily drone shows at 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM will illuminate the Corniche, adding extra spectacle to each performance. Families and festival-goers can also explore immersive attractions such as Big Bounce Arabia – the world’s largest bounce house, the Carnival of Whispers haunted maze, arcade and gaming zones, the Out of This World Museum, and more thrilling rides.

The festival will run until 4th January, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with extended hours until 1:00 AM on New Year’s Eve. Tickets grant access to food experiences, attractions, and live performances, with tickets for stage front, seated area, available and limited.

Tickets are now availablehere. For more information, visit motn.ae or follow MOTN’s social media channels for the latest updates.