Celebrating The Power And Diversity Of The Four Vibrant South Indian Film Industries – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, And Kannada

South Indian Cinema’s Biggest Superstars Are Set to Take Over Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, at the Must-Attend NEXA IIFA UTSAVAM Co-Presented By Meteora Developers Co-Powered By Maisour on September 27th, 2024!

Get ready to witness South Indian Cinema’s Biggest Superstars at IIFA UTSVAM Awards!

The crème de la crème of South Indian cinema’s biggest superstars are set to take over Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, at the unmissable NEXA IIFA UTSAVAM Co-Presented By Meteora Developers Co-Powered By Maisour on September 27th, 2024!

The spectacular star-studded SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour 2024 is all set to celebrate the power and diversity of the four vibrant South Indian film industries—Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada—with an extraordinary line-up featuring Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Rana Daggubati, Teja Sajja, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, SJ Suryah, Samantha, Jiiva, Mrunal Thakur, Nani, Mani Ratnam, AR Rahman, Balakrishna, Jayam Ravi, Keerthy Suresh, Indrajit Sukumaran, Anaswara Rajan, Mamitha Baiju, Shraddha Srinath, Brahmanandam, and Shine Tom Chacko.

Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, the IIFA Awards returns for a historic third showcase on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi from September 27th to 29th, 2024, at the iconic Etihad Arena. This year’s festival, held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, promises to be the grandest celebration of Indian cinema to date, bringing together cinematic icons from five iconic industries.

Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now and witness Indian cinema’s most iconic celebration!

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Festival Dates: September 27th-29th, 2024| Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

About Yas Island 

Located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi – just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai, Yas Island, offers holidaymakers a diverse mix of leisure and entertainment experiences. From award-winning theme parks such as Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi to incredible attractions such as the record-breaking CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and the thrilling Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), visitors are bound to discover a world of entertainment options all within the 25 sq. km island. 

Yas Island boasts world-class shopping at Abu Dhabi’s largest mall Yas Mall, superb dining at Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day to night attraction and award-winning golf at Yas Links golf course. The island offers a year-round line-up of spectacular musical, entertainment and family events and houses ten incredible hotels, including W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, and The WB™ Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Warner Bros. themed hotel. With more than 165 dining experiences, the destination also features indoor and outdoor concert venues including WHITE Abu Dhabi and Etihad Arena – all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.  

With the recent opening of SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park, Yas Island continues to add more attractions to its incredible roster. 

About The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.  DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.

About Miral

Miral is the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, that contributes to the growth of the leisure and entertainment industry and Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification. It conceives, creates, operates, and manages immersive destinations and experiences that attract visitors from across the world to create unforgettable memories, accelerating the realisation of the Emirate’s tourism vision and growth.

Responsible for the development of Yas Island and overseeing Saadiyat Island’s Destination Management Strategy, Miral’s portfolio of world-class assets incorporates entertainment, leisure, culture, sport, dining, retail, and hospitality experiences, aiming to deliver millions of memorable moments for residents and international guests alike. These include SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi; CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi; Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi; Yas Marina; and Yas Bay Waterfront, home to the UAE’s largest indoor multi-purpose venue Etihad Arena, amongst others. Miral also has several projects being developed on Yas Island and across the emirate, including teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and a Harry Potter themed land within Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi.

Miral encompasses three subsidiaries: Miral Destinations, which promotes unique destinations; Miral Experiences, which operates a diverse portfolio of world-class, award-winning immersive experiences; and Yas Asset Management, which operates and manages a portfolio of vibrant destinations including F&B, retail, marinas, and hospitality properties across Yas Island.

For more information, visit www.miral.ae

About Sobha Realty

Sobha Realty is an international luxury developer committed to redefining the art of living through sustainable communities. Established in 1976 as an interior decoration firm in Oman by PNC Menon – a visionary entrepreneur – the company has grown its presence with developments and investments in the UAE, Oman, and India. For nearly five decades, Sobha Realty has been redefining the real estate value chain through ‘Backward Integration’ by leveraging its inherent in-house capabilities of conceptualisation, design, and development. Today, the firm has developed into one of the most prominent and premium real estate developers in the UAE and aims to become a global real estate developer with its essence, the ‘Art of the Detail,’ remaining deeply embedded in the organisation’s DNA. With a proven track record of delivering projects ahead of schedule, the company has eleven masterplans across the UAE and is continually expanding its presence in the city with a number of other prominent projects. The flagship community of Sobha Realty (Sobha Hartland) is a thriving community that is home to over 11,000 residents.

Sobha Siniya Island, Sobha Realty’s masterplan and it’s very first-ever luxury island project, features luxury villas, mansions, and resorts in a serene island setting.

About Zee TV

Zee TV, the flagship channel of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, launched in October 1992, stands as a leading media franchise serving the South Asian diaspora with a global reach of over 1.3 billion viewers. For over three decades, Zee TV has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s satellite and cable industry. With a deep understanding of Indian culture, Zee TV’s content reflects the values and aspirations of its audience, offering a diverse range of programming — from non-fiction formats celebrating the talent of India’s common man to inspirational fiction that entertains while driving societal change. Its core ethos, ‘AajLikhenge Kal’, inspires viewers to take charge of their destiny and shape their own future and pursue their dreams. As a pioneer in Indian television, Zee TV has set benchmarks with iconic shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (1995), Dance India Dance (2009) and today, it continues to dominate primetime with hits like Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya, Bhagya Lakshmi and Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.

About EaseMyTrip

EaseMyTrip (a publicly listed company at NSE and BSE) is India’s one of largest online travel platform in terms of air ticket bookings, based on the Crisil Report-Assessment of the OTA Industry in India, February 2021. Furthermore, growing at a CAGR of 47% during FY20-24 in profits before tax, it is one of the fastest-growing internet companies. Bootstrapped and profitable since its inception, EaseMyTrip offers ‘End to End’ travel solutions including air tickets, hotels and holiday packages, rail & bus tickets as well as ancillary value-added services.

EaseMyTrip offers its users the option of zero-convenience fees during bookings. EaseMyTrip provides its users with access to more than 400 international and domestic airlines, over 2+ million hotels as well as train/bus tickets and taxi rentals for major cities in India. Founded in 2008, EaseMyTrip has offices across various Indian cities, including Noida, Delhi and Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Its international offices (as subsidiary companies) are in the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the UAE, the UK, the USA and New Zealand.

About Hilton  

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 7,600 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 190 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

About Vernost

Vernost is a B2B technology company specializing in innovative services such as loyalty programs, payments and travel technology solutions, as well as a suite of business tools designed to boost customer engagement and improve operations. Through a wide range of partnerships utilizing its ready-for-use technologies, Vernost works with different businesses, like airlines, banks and hotels. With over 100 successful implementations and 50+ collective man-years of expertise, the company approaches integrating technology with deep industry insights, ensuring businesses thrive in a competitive landscape.

Discover more about Vernost’s comprehensive offerings and how they can elevate your business at http://www.vernost.com.