17-05-2025
8th Historic Dalma Race Festival showcases UAE's rich cultural legacy
16 May 2025 23:30
ABU DHABI (WAM)The 8th Historic Dalma Race Festival got underway on Friday on Dalma Island, located in the Al Dhafra Region, Abu by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event will run until June 1, its duration, the Historic Dalma Festival will feature weekend activities every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These activities aim to attract a wide audience, promote tourism, boost the local economy on Dalma Island, creating an immersive social and cultural atmosphere for families and the broader public to accompanying heritage market will host a selection of traditional shops offering Emirati crafts and authentic local dishes, along with dedicated children's areas, theatrical performances, and daily competitions. Traditional handcraft demonstrations will highlight the rich cultural legacy passed down through generations in the Dalma Historic Race Festival aims to revive UAE's maritime heritage, strengthen national identity, and pass on the values of the past to future generations.
It seeks to raise awareness among citizens, residents, and visitors of the historical importance of the Emirati islands and their cultural role, while also supporting productive families, stimulating Dalma Island's economy, and positioning the festival as one of Abu Dhabi's leading tourism and sporting destinations.
