Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, the IIFA Awards return for an iconic third edition on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, from September 27th to 29th, 2024, at the renowned Etihad Arena. In partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the 24th Edition of the IIFA Festival is set to be a historic celebration of cinematic excellence, promising to be the grandest yet, bringing together superstars across five legendary industries. IIFA Awards 2024: Dates, Venue, Host, Ticket Prices and More – Everything You Need To Know About the Mega Event.
As the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards celebrates 24 years of cinematic excellence, the festivities will commence with the IIFA Utsavam Awards on Friday, September 27th, shining a spotlight on the brilliance of South Indian cinema. Following this, the IIFA Awards will take place on Saturday, September 28th, honoring the finest talents in Hindi cinema in a spectacular, sold-out celebration of glamour and stardom. The festival will culminate in grand style with the much-anticipated IIFA Rocks on Sunday, September 29th, a vibrant celebration of music, fashion, and entertainment that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Get Ready for a Star-Studded Event
Shah Rukh Khan to Grace IIFA Awards 2024 in Abu Dhabi
Don’t Miss Her Live Performance at the IIFA Awards
Don’t Miss Shahid Kapoor’s Electrifying Performance
Karan Johar to Host IIFA Awards in Abu Dhabi
Mr Andre Timmins, Founder/Director, IIFA stated, “We are thrilled to unite the grandeur of Indian cinema for a historic star-studded celebration of five iconic industries this 27th -29th September, our biggest and most spectacular IIFA Festival yet. This year’s IIFA will be a celebration of unprecedented scale, transcending cinematic boundaries with the convergence of Hindi Cinema and South Indian cinema, set against Yas Island’s unmatched hospitality and breath-taking backdrop as a premier international destination.
He added, “The excitement is palpable as tickets for IIFA Awards night have sold out! Get ready for unforgettable moments, mesmerizing performances, and a cultural extravaganza during our star-studded three-day IIFA Festival. This galactic celebration of cinema will captivate audiences worldwide and leave a lasting global impact. A true testament to the unparalleled appeal of Yas Island, IIFA 2024 festival will foster meaningful connections, offer unique networking opportunities, and celebrate the visionaries who have shaped the global entertainment landscape, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey to 2025.”
Festival Dates:
September 27th-29th, 2024| Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour
· September 27: NEXA IIFA UTSAVAM Co-Presented By Meteora Developers Co-Powered By Maisour | iifa-utsavam-2024
· September 28: NEXA IIFA AWARDS Co-Presented By SOBHA Realty Co-Powered by Maisour |iifa-2024
· September 29: SOBHA Realty IIFA ROCKS Co-Presented By NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour |iifa-2024
Friday 27th September IFA Utsavam 2024 Hosts:
IIFA Utsavam Hosts:
· Telugu: Rana Daggubati & Teja Sajja
· Kannada: Akul Balaji & Vijay Raghavendra
· Tamil: Sathish & Diya Menon
· Malayalam: Sudev Nair & Pearle Maaney
IIFA Utsavam Performers:
· Prabhu Deva, Rockstar DSP, Shane Nigam, Raashii Khanna, Pragya Jaiswal, Malashri, Regina Cassandra, and more!
Star-Studded Line-Up of attendees at IIFA Utsavam:
· 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 and many more
Saturday, 28th September | IIFA Awards:
· Hosts:
Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar & Vicky Kaushal
· Performers:
Rekha, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday
Sunday, 29th September | IIFA Rocks:
· Hosts:
Siddhant Chaturvedi & Abhishek Banerjee
· Performers:
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Shilpa Rao, Honey Singh, Lulia V Vantur
Join us for a monumental celebration of Indian cinema, culture, and artistry at the IIFA Festival 2024!
FURTHER CONFIRMATIONS AND UPDATES ON IIFA & IIFA UTSAVAM
· Website
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https://www.facebook.com/IIFA/
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SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour
· September 27: NEXA IIFA UTSAVAM Co-Presented By Meteora Developers Co-Powered By Maisour | iifa-utsavam-2024
· September 28: NEXA IIFA AWARDS Co-Presented By SOBHA Realty Co-Powered by Maisour |iifa-2024
· September 29: SOBHA Realty IIFA ROCKS Co-Presented By NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour |iifa-2024
Partners of IIFA Festival 2024 |SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour
NEXA IIFA UTSAVAM Co-Presented By Meteora Developers Co-Powered By Maisour
NEXA IIFA AWARDS Co-Presented By SOBHA Realty Co-Powered by Maisour
SOBHA Realty IIFA ROCKS Co-Presented By NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour
· Yas Island / Experience Abu Dhabi -Official Destination Partners
· Zee Network – Broadcasting Partner
· Ease My Trip- Travel Partner
· Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island- Official Hospitality Partner
· Lulu Hypermarkets- UAE Retail Promotion Partner
· Criticare Asia Hospitals – Healthcare Partner
· Nabila & Zero Makeup – Official Hair & Makeup Partner
· Amorepacific – Official Gifting Partner
· Puneet Gupta Invitations- Official Invitation Partner
· Faridah Ajmal Perfumes – Official Gifting Partner
· Vernost- Digital Partner
· Bright Outdoor Media Limited Media Partner
Festival Dates: September 27th-29th, 2024| Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
IIFA Festival 2024 tickets
· UTSAVAM LIVE:
https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/iifa-utsavam
· AWARDS LIVE:
https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/iifa-awards-2024
· ROCKS LIVE:
https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/iifa-rocks-2024
Platinum List
· https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/91813/iifa-utsavam-2024-at-etihad-arena-abu-dhabi
· https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/94211/iifa-awards-2024-at-etihad-arena-abu-dhabi
· https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/94209/iifa-rocks-2024-at-etihad-arena-abu-dhabi
Partners of IIFA Festival 2024
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, Aaj Likhenge 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. IIFA 2024 Announces MasterClass Featuring Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra at Yas Creative Hub.
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 www.vernost.com.
