THE ULTIMATE GATHERING SPOT THIS RAMADAN!
DATES:
6 – 9 April 2023
13 – 16 April 2023
View the full programme HERE
Ramadan Arcade is a unique event celebrating the community spirit of Ramadan in a contemporary setting. Adopting the traditional elements of Ramadan and transforming them into contemporary concepts and trends, the event offers a new Ramadan experience featuring a diverse and vibrant assortment of interactive activities for visitors to gather and be immersed in art and culture during the holy month.
What’s on Ramadan Arcade this year:
Game On!
Find everything from tabletop, Play Station, VR, and classic arcades at Ramadan Arcade. This year, we will also be featuring some exciting new games developed and designed in Abu Dhabi for visitors to experience. Ramadan Arcade is partnering with Abu Dhabi’s gaming hub, Pixoul Gaming, to bring you the best of gaming! Tournaments to take part in include Hokm, Carom, and Fifa!
Live Entertainment
Experience an assortment of instrumental performances daily at Ramadan Arcade, including a Ramadan Concert by Bait Al Oud and a Malid performance.
Art Installations
Ramadan Arcade brings together 3 unique installations: Ribborn, Tranquille Machines II, and Holo Lumina.
Together, these installations offer a powerful and thought-provoking experience that emphasizes the themes of gathering, reuse, and sustainability. Through the creative use of technology and repurposed materials, they encourage the audience to consider their relationship with the environment.
Ribborn by Nada Zuhair & Riham Ahmed.
Tranquille Machines II by Shama Al Mazrouie.
Holo Lumina by Hybrid Experience.
DIY Workshops
Manarat Al Saadiyat’s Art Studio will be featuring a selection of workshops where you can create your own Ramadan themed products to take home and Bait Al Gahwa will be offering workshops where visitors can try making their own Gahwa using a variety of ingredients.
Find the best food concepts:
Ramadan Arcade will feature a variety of unique food concepts that will be placed at the Garden and Plaza for a complete experience.
Interactive Pop-Ups
This year’s edition of Ramadan Arcade will include a number of interactive pop ups from photography booths to artist studios and a twist on the classic Ramadan trivia shows.
Al Reeshah: visit independent Abu Dhabi based artist studio at Ramadan Arcade
The Rift: photo booth concept by Abdulla Al Mheiri
…and more!
Exhibitions on at MAS
Visit The Shot: Photography through time exhibition and ZUHOOR Installation for free with your Ramadan Arcade ticket.