Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed 14th Al Dhafra Water Festival to take place in Abu Dhabi

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the 14th Al Dhafra Water Festival will take place from 10-19 March 2023 at Al Mughirah Beach, Al Dhafra Region, celebrating the emirate’s maritime heritage through dhow sailing races, beach sports, folklore shows, concerts and a traditional market.

For the 2023 edition, for the first time in Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra Water Festival will host the WingFoil Racing World Cup, a wind-propelled water sport competition that developed from kitesurfing and windsurfing. More than 50 local and international athletes will take part in the competition.