Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, today announced the return of the much anticipated “Awafi Heritage Festival” to the Emirate. This year’s edition will be held at Al Qawasim Corniche, making it more accessible to visitors and residents, and will run from 15th December 2018 till 15th March 2019 offering visitors three months of cultural festivities.
The “Awafi Heritage Festival”, which celebrates the ethnic and cultural heritage of Ras Al Khaimah, will feature authentic displays and activations for the whole family to enjoy. From arts and crafts to cultural displays, children’s activities, live entertainment and a traditional market place, festival goers will be able to immerse themselves in Ras Al Khaimah’s local culture and experience it first-hand.
The festival, which is free to enter, will feature 54 retail kiosks with huge product displays, five food and beverage outlets offering scrumptious snacks and refreshments, an 800-square-metre children's playing area and live entertainment shows on stage every weekend.
Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority said: “We are happy to announce the return of the “Awafi Heritage Festival”. This year the festival will be held at Al Qawasim Corniche, one of Ras Al Khaimah’s most popular landmarks, and will run for three full months as opposed to its usual three weeks, offering visitors easier access while bringing the Emirate’s authenticity and culture to life”.
“Awafi Heritage Festival” is a defining event in the Emirate's tourism calendar. It attracts visitors from across the UAE and the wider GCC in celebration of Ras Al Khaimah’s rich culture and heritage. This year, we look forward to welcoming our “culture seeker” guests and introducing them to Emirate’s real feel of Arabia”.
The Family friendly heritage festival will welcome guests 6 days a week, Monday till Saturday at these times: Weekdays: 4PM – 10PM/ Thu-Fri: 4PM – 12 midnight.
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About Ras Al Khaimah
One of the world’s fastest growing tourism destinations, Ras Al Khaimah boasts a rich culture and long-standing history dating back 7,000 years. The Emirate boasts an array of archaeological sites and breath-taking natural vistas, from golden sand beaches, awe-inspiring terracotta dunes and a green belt of date palms to Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE.
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About Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA)
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) was established in May 2011 under the government of Ras Al Khaimah. In order to achieve target growth of one million visitors by the end of 2018, the authority aims to develop the Emirate’s tourism infrastructure and establish Ras Al Khaimah as a world-class destination for leisure and business travel, creating sustainable investment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. In order to achieve its goals, the Ras Al Khaimah TDA has a government mandate to license, regulate and monitor the Emirate’s tourism and hospitality industry.
For further information, please contact:
Asda’a Burson Marsteller
+971 (4) 4507600
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Neda Carrillo
Director of Corporate Communications & Public Relations, RAKTDA
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+971 (0)7 233 8998
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