Meetup Event: Trip to Sheikh Zayed Festival – Next Saturday!

Meetup Event: Trip to Sheikh Zayed Festival – Next Saturday!

📍 Meeting Point: Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station
🕒 Meeting Time: 3:00 PM (sharp!)
🚌 Festival: Sheikh Zayed Festival, Al Wathba
⏰ Return: Arrive back in Abu Dhabi around 9:00 PM

🚌 Transportation – Free Route 408 Bus

The Sheikh Zayed Festival offers free shuttle buses (Route 408) from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station.

➡️ Outbound Bus Timings (Toward Al Wathba Festival Grounds)

Service runs from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Buses depart every 30 minutes to 1 hour
Example Saturday Departures:

3:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
(We will take the 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM bus depending on group arrival.)

⬅️ Return Bus Timings (Back to Abu Dhabi)

On Fridays, Saturdays & holidays:

Returns start at 4:30 PM until 1:30 AM

Example Return Trips:

8:00 PM
8:30 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
10:00 PM
(Our target return time: 9:00 PM or 9:30 PM)

📅 Event Agenda (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM — Meetup

Gather at Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (Main Entrance)

Group introduction

Quick briefing

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM — Bus to Zayed Festival

Free shuttle (Route 408)

Enjoy a group ride and get to know each other

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Explore the Festival

We will enjoy:

🎭 Cultural Shows & Folklore Performances.Explore Global Pavilions from India, Japan, Korea, Egypt, Morocco, China, and dozens of other countries showcasing culture and food

🎇 Fireworks (if scheduled)

🍢 Food Stalls & Traditional Emirati Snacks

🐪 Heritage Villages & Camel Displays

🛍️ Souk • Handicrafts • Global Pavilions

🎡 Funfair Rides & Activities

📸 Group photos

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Return Journey

Catch the 9:00 PM return bus

Arrive back at Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station around 9:30 PM

🎟️ Event Fee

Entry Fees is 10 AED. To be paid there.

Bus is free, festival entry is AED 10.

Only pay for food or activities you choose inside.

👥 Who Can Join?

Anyone who wants to explore UAE culture

Friends, families, newcomers, tourists

All nationalities welcome

📌 Notes

Be on time so we catch the early bus together

Wear comfortable shoes

Bring water

Festival can be crowded on weekends — stay with the group

To confirm the attendance please join whatsup group to RSVP https://chat.whatsapp.com/FngJj1UTyUvJybRA7WCzNf?mode=wwt