Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits Al Hosn Festival

and encounters with Salukis, traditional hunting dogs.

In addition, the festival’s agenda includes the House of Artisans, which features Al Rowayeb, a henna design space that invites attendees to learn about the historical, artistic and cultural aspects of the craft and its significance to Emirati culture, as well as have their own henna designs done. Similarly, the Gahwa Championships is returning this year to award winners for their outstanding skills in the preparation of traditional Arabic coffee.

Among other highlights is Beit Beit, a special children’s programme from the Abu Dhabi Children’s Library, where children can learn to play traditional games that were invented before the introduction of technology and mobile devices.