Fontana Circus returns to Marina Mall Abu Dhabi inside the big-top tent from Thursday, 13 November 2025 to Wednesday, 14 January 2026, open daily 11:00 AM–11:00 PM. Expect an aquatic cirque experience with a musical fountain, aerialists, acrobats, dancers, and vivid special effects that keep families engaged. Moreover, the tent’s production adds waterfall backdrops and mist to amplify key stunts. The flow alternates between high-energy ensemble numbers and intimate specialty acts so younger kids never lose focus. Family-friendly.
Tickets and pricing
Entry starts from approximately AED 100–104 depending on the day and category, with prime seats higher. Additionally, weekend and evening slots tend to sell first, so plan around your preferred hour. Carry a bank card for faster check-in and concessions at the mall. If you’re flexible, weekday earlier sessions usually offer calmer crowds. Advance booking recommended.
What the show includes?
The producers (Cirque Du Liban with HAT Entertainment) stage water-theatre sequences where the dancing fountain frames aerial silks, hoop, and balancing acts. Furthermore, comedic interludes reset the stage while lighting teams switch color palettes across the fountain arcs. You’ll see fast costume changes, suspended rigging moments, and ensemble choreography timed to big musical cues. Because the tent is purpose-built, sightlines stay clean across the grandstand. Follow staff instructions during demonstrations.
Venue, address, and contacts
Find the big top at Marina Mall, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, Al Kasir, Abu Dhabi. For general mall enquiries use +971 2 681 8300 or customer service 800 6623; the tent entrance is signposted from the main forecourt. Moreover, the organisers note a climate-controlled environment with both AC and heaters for comfort. Ushers guide stroller parking and re-entry points near the aisle breaks. Know your entrance before you park.
Getting there and parking
Drivers approach via King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street; Marina Mall offers large multi-level parking and valet on busy days. Additionally, the Marina Mall bus stop serves several routes, so public transport remains a workable option for daytime visits. Allow extra time to walk from parking to the tent, especially during late-evening peaks. Ride-hailing pickup works smoothly at the North entrance taxi area after the show. Allow extra time to park.
Travel from nearby Emirates
From Dubai, take E11 toward downtown Abu Dhabi and follow signs to the Corniche and Marina; budget 70–90 minutes plus 10–15 minutes for parking. From Al Ain, E22 feeds into central Abu Dhabi; allow about 90 minutes and plan your return before late-evening traffic pulses. Moreover, families from Sharjah or Ajman can save time by leaving before 09:30 for morning entries or after lunch for calmer mid-afternoon sessions. For toddlers, schedule naps around the earlier window to capture the liveliest reactions. Avoid peak approach 18:30–20:00 if possible. (Route guidance based on venue location and typical weekend flow.)
Family tips and on-site etiquette
Arrive 30 minutes early to manage tickets, restrooms, and snacks before the first act. Additionally, the grandstand layout rewards central rows for the clearest view of aerial rigs and fountain arcs. Keep snacks sealed; water is fine, but follow steward guidance on food in seating. If children get restless, step to the aisle during transitions rather than mid-act. Keep phones on silent throughout.
Weather, traffic, tips
Abu Dhabi should be warm and mostly clear through the week, with afternoon highs near 31–32°C and evenings in the low 20s°C; light cotton layers plus a thin cardigan suit the tent’s strong AC. Moreover, Corniche-area traffic builds around early evening and eases after 21:30; daytime hours generally move faster. Buses stop at King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall, while ride-hailing provides the simplest exit with kids. Treat listed prices as approximately since organisers may adjust by date or category. Make your reservation before it’s too late! According to information provided by the editor of www.few.ae, families who target weekday late-afternoon entries enjoy shorter queues and easier parking.
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