Come the bright summer days in the Middle East’s financial capital of Abu Dhabi, the city comes alive with a host of exciting events that promise an unforgettable summer vacation. If Abu Dhabi’s striking cityscape, extravagant shopping malls and luxury Abu Dhabi Villas are not enough to keep you on your feet, then the host of exciting events during this year’s Abu Dhabi Summer Season is guaranteed to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. This summer, stay at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi and partake in the action!

Away from the blazing sun that produces the hottest months of the year in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi Summer Season 2015 promises the best family entertainment, even surpassing its previous years’ successes. Running through three months from mid-June to early September, this year’s Abu Dhabi Summer Season is ‘show-packed’ with as many as 12 events and 63 performances not to mention numerous hotel offers and promotions in the city’s leading shopping malls. This year’s extravaganza will feature European and Arab artists alongside Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal and the award winning illusionist Hans Klok. This season’s star-studded performances will take place in venues across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Gharbia and will include performances by the region’s famous artists like Mohammed Abdo and Emirati singer Habeeb Alyasy. Visitors will be ‘blown away’ by the fiery performance of The Illuminaire and the curious on-stage experiments by the famous duo, Jamie and Adam in the Mythbusters segment.

Coinciding with Eid festivities the city’s malls come alive and the allure of promotions and discounts is irresistible with this season promising many opportunities for avid shoppers to win exciting gifts throughout the 12 weeks of this year’s Abu Dhabi Summer Season. Abu Dhabi Summer Season 2015 organisers Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, has not forgotten the city’s youngest visitors and residents. This season promises memorable entertainment options for children with numerous concerts including Shaun the Sheep and the much anticipated Barney Live World Tour and Sesame Street which have children and adults abuzz with excitement.

Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world. Google+