Mansour Festival returns to Yas Island for four evenings of family-friendly fun, culture and hands-on learning. It runs from Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 November 2025 at Yas Gateway Park North, with gates open 4 PM to 11 PM. Tickets are on Platinumlist.
- Runs 20–23 November 2025 at Yas Gateway Park North, 4–11 PM daily.
- Expect around 12,000 visitors per day; tickets via Platinumlist.
- New interactive zones, creative workshops and roaming performances across the park.
- Nightly drone show and fireworks finale.
- Special guest talk by astronaut Hazza Al Mansoori, plus police K9, mounted patrol and falconry showcases.
And yes, it’s bigger. Organisers expect about 12,000 people each day and have added more zones, workshops and live moments across the park, ending each night with a drone show and fireworks over Yas Island.
What is Mansour Festival?
A four-day family festival that blends Emirati culture with play, science and creative expression across themed zones tied to the Mansour universe.
- Created by Bidaya, makers of the Mansour animated series
- Focus on identity, storytelling, curiosity and family connection
- Second edition, scaled up from last year’s debut
- Around 12,000 expected daily
The idea is simple: give kids and parents spaces to learn and create together. Bidaya frames Mansour as a symbol of identity and imagination, with this year expanding to more immersive experiences that reflect the UAE’s heritage and future.
Dates, timings, location and tickets
Plan around Gulf Standard Time and Yas Island traffic. The festival keeps evening hours to suit families.
- Dates: 20–23 November 2025
- Time: 4:00–11:00 PM daily
- Location: Yas Gateway Park North, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Tickets: via Platinumlist
If you’re stacking weekend plans on Yas Island, you’re spoilt for choice this month. See our guides to Stranger Things: The Experience on Yas Island and Taste of Abu Dhabi, both sandwiched around these dates, plus another Yas Gateway Park show if you fancy late-night music.
New zones and hands-on workshops
Expect a park-wide layout with interactive zones mixing play, culture and science, with roaming characters and parade moments throughout.
- Mansour & Sara: World of Discovery
- Dhabia’s World
- Age of AI Inflatable Park with up to 12 custom inflatables
- Creative workshops across the site
Kids can pour paint over bear sculptures, paint tote bags, try string art, and even make popcorn at 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. There’s slime art too, obviously.
The zone list is designed for dwell time. You move between inflatables, labs and crafts at your own pace, with staff on hand. The Age of AI park should be a magnet, while the timed popcorn sessions offer easy anchors for families planning their evening around stage shows.
Stages, rides and family facilities
Beyond the workshops, both the Science Stage and Main Stage run through the evening, and there are rides and rest spots across the park.
- Science Stage returns with educational shows
- Main Stage hosts live entertainment all evening
- Camel and horse riding at Desert Riders
- Food at Obaid’s Food Corner
- Shaded rest areas plus a new Kids Spa
It’s not just sit-and-watch. The Science Stage turns learning into a show, the Main Stage keeps the energy up, and the Kids Spa is a neat new chill point for younger visitors. Desert Riders and the food corner round out the practical side so families can spend a full evening on site.
Nightly finales and special guests
Every night ends with a drone show and fireworks. If you’re curious how the capital is formalising drone use, we’ve covered Abu Dhabi’s air-mobility plans and layered airspace trials here.
- Drone show and fireworks after dark
- Hazza Al Mansoori talk during the festival
- Abu Dhabi Police K9 and mounted horse patrol
- Falconry showcase
Hazza Al Mansoori’s appearance adds a STEM spark, giving kids a straight line between curiosity and real-world exploration. Police K9, mounted units and falconry fold in community and heritage elements that keep the programme rooted in the UAE.
Quick planning tips for families
Keep it simple: arrive early, map your must-dos, and end with the show in the sky.
- Aim for a 4–5 PM arrival to catch early workshops
- Use the timed popcorn slots as breaks: 5:00, 7:00, 9:30 PM
- Plan stage times around younger kids’ energy
- Expect crowds; 12,000 per day is the estimate
- Check Platinumlist for entry details before you go
The park layout and evening schedule favour families who plan a loose loop: zones first, then a stage set, then a bite, and finally the drone show. With expected attendance, build buffer time between stops. Tickets and entry guidance sit on Platinumlist, so confirm your slot before you head out.
FAQs
When is Mansour Festival 2025 in Abu Dhabi?
20–23 November 2025, 4:00–11:00 PM daily.
Where is it taking place?
Yas Gateway Park North, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
How much are tickets and where do I buy them?
Tickets are available via Platinumlist. Pricing isn’t listed in the release; check the ticketing page for current tiers.
What’s new this year?
More themed zones, hands-on workshops, roaming characters and nightly finales. The Age of AI Inflatable Park and Kids Spa are new draws.
Is there anything for science-minded kids?
Yes. The Science Stage returns with shows that turn learning into spectacle, and there’s a talk by astronaut Hazza Al Mansoori.
