Indulge in the most immersive dining experience at the Zuma pop-up and enjoy the dulcet tones of Abadi Al Johar, Mutref Al Mutref, Rahma Riad, all at Liwa Village  

A true oasis in the middle of the desert, this magical place has come alive with thrilling experiences for guests to revel in  

To book your experience and find out more, visit www.liwavillage.ae today 

Abu Dhabi, UAE (December 2022): The desert has sprung into life at Liwa Village with a whole host of magnificent experiences just waiting to be discovered. Following the opening weekend that saw the indescribable FuelFest Arabia take over the main stage, along with showstopping performances from Ludacris, Eida Al Menhali, and Hamad Al Ameri, there is still plenty more in store for thrill seekers to enjoy in the coming weeks. Transporting visitors to another realm of exhilarating entertainment, Liwa Village is the only place you should consider visiting to not miss a second of the action.  

Zuma @ GAZE  

Prepare for the most incredible dining experience at GAZE, as Zuma takes over the desert for a magical, immersive feast like you’ve never seen before. The famed restaurant is known globally for featuring modern Japanese cuisine that is authentic but not traditional. Diners are invited to tuck into contemporary Japanese delicacies under the stars while all their senses are catered to by a vast array of spectacular entertainment. A sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya style of informal eating, guests will get to enjoy a sharing style meal bursting with flavour. 

Boasting a menu filled with Japanese delights including Wagyu Beef Tataki, Fresh Crab Maki, and Miso Marinated Black Cod, food lovers looking for a taste of the orient need look no further. With 1 sessions per evening on the 23rd and 24th of December, guests can choose their preference of timing and secure their tickets here.  

When: December 23rd and 24th, with 1 seating per day  

Price: AED1,000 per person  

Live Entertainment  

Like a mesmerising mirage in the middle of the desert, the striking main stage will play host to many marquee moments throughout the festival and is the place to be to witness a jam-packed array of musical mastery. A sensational celebration of Emirati culture, art, music, and adventure, fans of great entertainment will not want to miss the bumper line up of fantastic artists set to light up the stage at Liwa Village.  

First up on Friday, December 23rd will see three incredible artists take to the stage to entertain the crowd. The night will start with Kuwaiti sensation, Mutref Al Mutref. Also on the night will be the ever-loved Saudi musician, singer, and composer Abadi Al Johar, whose illustrious career started in 1968 and since then he has composed around 50 albums in his unique style. Finishing off the trio of talents will be the soulful Iraqi singer and actress Rahma Riad, who rose to fame by being a contestant on several music contest in the Arab world, with her song “Waed Menni” having over 148 million views on Youtube. Tickets start from AED150 and can be purchased here.  

December 23rd from 7PM onwards  

Artists: Mutref Al Mutref, Abadi Al Johar, and Rahma Riad  

Price: Tickets start from AED150  

*Tickets are available here