A safe and energetic festival combining hands-on workshops, outdoor family activity and a formal awards ceremony for 200 guests.

The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood celebrated Emirati Children's Day 2019 at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. The programme combined educational and artistic workshops with family activities, before recognising the winners of the Council's Bullying Prevention Award in a separate ceremony.


The event needed to transition between two distinct experiences. The first was a child-focused environment designed for exploration, creativity and participation, with colourful spaces that encouraged families to engage with workshops and activities. The second was a formal awards ceremony requiring a more structured setting for recognition, presentations and official proceedings


Evolution developed both experiences within a short production period, using practical design and clear spatial planning to connect learning, play and celebration.

The Challenge


Children's events must balance energy with safety, supervision and intuitive movement. Multiple workshops, food and beverage, seating and activities needed to coexist outdoors without creating confusion for children or families.


The awards ceremony introduced a second venue and a different tone, with a custom stage backdrop and seating for 200 attendees. Both environments had to be delivered quickly while maintaining appropriate finish and functionality.

Emirati Children’s Day entrance arch with purple cloud-shaped branding, framed by blurred UAE flag decorations

The Solution


At Umm Al Emarat Park, Evolution created a festival area organised around a workshop tent and an outdoor activity zone. The layout gave the educational and artistic sessions a clear home while leaving sufficient space for food service, seating and child-focused activities.


The design used colour and accessible visual cues to make the environment welcoming, while the arrangement supported supervision and safe movement between activities. Furniture and guest facilities were integrated around the workshop programme rather than added as separate service areas.


For the Bullying Prevention Award, Evolution produced a conference-centre ceremony with a main stage, custom backdrop and seating for 200 guests. The more composed setting gave the winners an appropriate moment of recognition while remaining connected to the wider purpose of Emirati Children's Day.


Efficient production planning allowed both environments to be designed, installed and operated within the compressed timeline.

Delivery Highlights


  • Festival environment at Umm Al Emarat Park.
  • Workshop tent supporting educational and artistic activities.
  • Outdoor family zone with food and beverage, seating and children's activities.
  • Safe and accessible spatial planning for children and families.
  • Awards ceremony with custom stage backdrop and seating for 200 attendees.
  • Fast-track design, production and live delivery across two settings.


Main performance stage featuring vibrant LED video screens and interactive children's show set

Outcome


Emirati Children's Day gave families a varied experience without losing clarity. Children could move between workshops, activities and shared spaces, while the awards programme created a distinct moment of achievement and recognition.


The combination of playful festival design and formal ceremony allowed the event to celebrate both participation and positive behaviour within one meaningful day.

Project Ecosystem


Client:

The Supreme Council For Motherhood & Childhood


Evolution Events: Led the family-event concept, programme coordination, guest operations, fast-track production and live delivery.


Evolution Scenic: Produced the workshop environment, festival features, main stage and custom awards backdrop.


Evolution Furniture: Provided the seating and furniture required across the outdoor family area and 200-person awards ceremony.