A Celebration of Arabic Language Through Music & Culture

Abu Dhabi | 3 Days | 100+ Performers & Workshop Leaders

Entertain X proudly programmed and managed an extensive entertainment and cultural offering for the first edition of the Arabian Days Festival, held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in celebration of UNESCO’s World Arabic Language Day.

Commissioned by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, this three-day festival brought together over 100 performers, musicians, and workshop leaders in a vibrant celebration of the Arabic language and heritage.

Each day was filled with live performances from local and international artists across the GCC, curated to reflect the richness and diversity of Arabic artistic expression.

Headline performers included:
* Noel Kharman – Arab fusion artist and social media star
* Alaa Wardi – viral YouTube sensation known for a cappella covers and cultural fusions
* Andre Soueid – globally renowned violinist DJ blending oriental sounds with electronic beats
* Arqam Al Abri – soulful Emirati vocalist
* Fatima Al Hashmi – Emirati opera singer
* Yamane El Hage – Lebanese soprano and UAE-based performer
* Not So Human – emerging Emirati alternative pop singer
* Alongside Arabic drummers, qanun players, handpan players, cellists, traditional folklore acts, and live graffiti calligraphy artists.

Beyond performances, guests explored a wide range of interactive workshops including:
* Henna Mixing & Design
* Perfume Making
* Arabic Calligraphy
* Sound Healing Storytelling
* Pottery Making
* Arabic Drumming for All Ages

The festival offered a truly family-friendly cultural environment, allowing visitors to celebrate the Arabic language in all its forms—through sound, movement, scent, and touch.