Abu Dhabi Maritime has announced that ferry transport on the Dalma Island-Jebel Dhanna route will be free of charge from April 28 to May 15 during the Dalma Race Festival! This is fantastic news for residents and visitors alike, who will now have the opportunity to experience this unique festival without worrying about transport costs.

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We are providing ferry transport free of charge on the Dalma Island/Jabel Dhanna route during the 6th edition of the Dalma Race Festival which takes place between 28th April and 15th May in the Al Dhafra Region. pic.twitter.com/Kwy9S6KQxx

— Abu Dhabi Maritime | أبوظبي البحرية (@admaritime) April 25, 2023

Dalma Historical Race Festival

The Dalma Historical Race Festival is a celebration of traditional sports and festival tourism, showcasing the enduring popularity of these events. It aims to support community events and Emirati productive families, while also reviving traditional marine traditions and giving younger generations the chance to experience and value them.

The festival highlights the historical value and natural beauty of the Emirati islands in the Al Dhafra region, especially Dalma Island, which is the only place where the 60-foot dhow sailing race takes off. The race covers a distance of 80 nautical miles (125km) and touches eight islands before finishing at Al Mirfa city.

The 6th Dalma Historical Race Festival Will Kick off in Abu Dhabi#HistoricDalmaRace #AbuDhabi #UAE #Heritage @Turathuna_ae@adsailingclub pic.twitter.com/X9jktbB8o3

— UAE Forsan (@UAE_Forsan) April 23, 2023

In addition to the exhilarating sailing race, the festival also includes a full lineup of traditional and aquatic activities, such as fishing competitions, dominoes contests, carrom tournaments, cycling, running, fireworks, theater events, and other folklore shows. The Souq, which showcases Emirati maritime heritage, and the Children’s Village & Theater with daily competitions and prizes, heritage and folk contests, traditional handicrafts, and other functions cater to all age groups.

An Evening Service Added for More Celebrations

Abu Dhabi Maritime is even more excited to announce that an additional evening service will be scheduled during the festival period. This means residents and visitors can enjoy the festival’s activities for longer and immerse themselves in the Emirati culture.

Captain Saif Al Mheiri, managing director of Abu Dhabi Maritime, said, “It gives us great pleasure to be a silver sponsor of the 6th edition of the Dalma Race Festival. By enabling free passage on our Dalma Island-Jabel Dhanna ferry during the festival period, we hope this will ensure everyone can experience this exceptional event first-hand.”

Booking Made Easy with Online Platform

All visitors and residents can check timings and reserve their tickets free of charge through the recently launched online booking platform available on www.admaritime.ae. This convenient platform ensures that everyone can plan their festival experience with ease.

This is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to enjoy the cultural traditions and natural beauty of the Emirati islands in the Al Dhafra region. So, make sure to mark your calendars and take advantage of this exciting offer!