Hot Wheels Monster Trucks return to Abu Dhabi for more motor mayhem
5 May 2025 00:48
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Remember how much fun it was playing "demolition derby" with your matchbox cars as a kid?Well, here's your chance to see big boys with their big toys live, on an epic scale, with larger-than-life wrecking machines tearing it up when Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire returns to Abu Dhabi at the Etihad Arena on September 27.With dazzling light shows, a brand-new fiery theme, and more mayhem, this year's show promised to be bigger and better than last year's.The high-octane family favourite will serve up jaw-dropping stunts, spectacular effects, and an all-around thrilling time for fans of all ages.At the show, you'll be able to catch your favourite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks as they light up the Etihad Arena.For first-time Hot Wheelers, get ready to witness Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, and Gunkster in action, and this time around, you'll also be able to see the blazing debut of Skelesaurus, a not-so-gentle giant that can't wait to play steamroller.Fans of Autobots and Decepticons are in for a treat with the appearance of Articgon, a transforming, fire-breathing, car-eating robot designed to raise hell.Early birds and die-hard fans won't want to miss the Power Smashers Pre-Show Experience, starting a full two-and-a-half hours before each show, where you'll be able to walk the arena floor, get up close to those mega machines and meet the drivers.
There's also VIP Backstage Experience tickets for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and access to the pre-show party.
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