Emirati Ayala dancers at the UAE pavilion commanded a crowd at the Sheikh Zayed Festival.
'Aunty' from Yadooh Products sells milks, cheeses and butter direct from her farm at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. Victor Besa/The National
The annual Zayed Heritage Festival lights up the suburb of Al Wathba, located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. This is the Emirates Fountain, home to dazzling light shows each night. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
Mariam Al Shehi displays a hand-stitched cloth in one of the many market stalls at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Mariam Al Shehi displays a Sheikh Zayed medallion for sale at her stall at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Cultural performances are held numerous times each evening.
A picture frame for sale at the Arabic market area at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is both fun and educational for children.
Hand-made and designed plates Uzbekistani plates are available in the country's impressive pavilion.
Balloons are one of many child-friendly items for sale at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is home to vendors selling the finest saffron.
For a sweet and hearty snack try the luqaimat with honey from Haris & Marquqa, one of the many food stalls at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Stuffed grape leaves are one of many regional dishes available in the food stalls of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
A small Jordanian stall home to a colourful array of goods.
Fresh honey is available to purchase from the Jordanian pavilion of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
A shoe maker plying his trade at the Moroccan pavilion of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
The UAE pavilion of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is home to henna stands.
Emirati Ayala dancers at the UAE pavilion commanded a crowd at the Sheikh Zayed Festival.
'Aunty' from Yadooh Products sells milks, cheeses and butter direct from her farm at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. Victor Besa/The National
The annual Zayed Heritage Festival lights up the suburb of Al Wathba, located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. This is the Emirates Fountain, home to dazzling light shows each night. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
Mariam Al Shehi displays a hand-stitched cloth in one of the many market stalls at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Mariam Al Shehi displays a Sheikh Zayed medallion for sale at her stall at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Cultural performances are held numerous times each evening.
A picture frame for sale at the Arabic market area at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is both fun and educational for children.
Hand-made and designed plates Uzbekistani plates are available in the country's impressive pavilion.
Balloons are one of many child-friendly items for sale at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is home to vendors selling the finest saffron.
For a sweet and hearty snack try the luqaimat with honey from Haris & Marquqa, one of the many food stalls at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
Stuffed grape leaves are one of many regional dishes available in the food stalls of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
A small Jordanian stall home to a colourful array of goods.
Fresh honey is available to purchase from the Jordanian pavilion of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
A shoe maker plying his trade at the Moroccan pavilion of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
The UAE pavilion of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is home to henna stands.
Emirati Ayala dancers at the UAE pavilion commanded a crowd at the Sheikh Zayed Festival.
What to see and do at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2021 - in pictures
The family friendly event has plenty to offer culture lovers