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ABU DHABI SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2013: Zoom in on the zany fun as the Zapata fly boarders take to sky!

20 Nov 2013

Abu Dhabi, 20 November 2013. Spectators have been held spell bound by the breathtaking antics of the Zapata racing team, inventors of Flyboard technology, propelling through the air over the calm waters of the Corniche. Daredevils will love the extravaganza as aerodynamics, propulsion and explosive spouts of water combine to send the expert former jet skiers to scale new heights on their joyride on jetpacks. One of Abu Dhabi Science Festival’s (ADSF) 2013 sensational signature shows, this is the hottest ticket in town.

The award-winning ADSF is organized by the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC) and will be showcasing the latest and greatest offerings from the world’s leading science and technology providers from 14 - 23 November.

Don’t miss the last chance to see the superheroes of the ocean during their show tonight at 8.30pm.

Tickets and places at popular activities are selling out fast, don’t miss this amazing event; Pre-plan your visit and book your favorite activities through the festival’s website: www.abudhabisciencefestival.ae

The onsite Box Office at the du Forum opens one hour before the festival opens and is operational for the duration of the Festival, allowing parents to buy tickets for that day, or any other day of the Festival. All events at the Abu Dhabi Corniche and regional tour activations are free-of-charge. Further details can be found at www.abudhabisciencefestival.ae.

The 3rd edition of the Abu Dhabi Science Festival is organized by the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC) in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) as ‘Education Partner’, Edinburgh International Science Festival (EISF) as ‘Content Partner’, Tawazun as ‘Presenting Sponsor’, Dolphin Energy as ‘Gold Sponsor’; ADNOC, Etihad Airways, Total and Masdar as ‘Affiliate Sponsors’ with the Festival produced by Flash Entertainment.