Somewhere in Abu Dhabi right now, a teenager is humming a song in the shower. 🚿 A kid is practicing a card trick in the mirror. A quiet colleague is secretly writing poetry on the Metro. A grandmother-in-waiting is doing a perfect dance routine in the kitchen when nobody’s watching. 💃

And today, 30 October 2026, the search for Abu Dhabi’s next big talent officially begins. 🎉 Reem Superstars is a free talent competition at Reem Mall, open to singers, dancers, actors, musicians, comedians, magicians, poets and “anything else that makes people say wow”, with prizes worth AED 100,000. 🏆

Whether you’re ready to step on stage or you’re cheering from the audience, this complete guide covers the dates, age categories, prizes, audition times, how to register, how to prepare for each kind of talent, tips for parents and what to ask before you go. Let’s turn on the spotlight.

 

📍 Reem Superstars at a Glance

Event	Reem Superstars talent search
Where	Ground Floor, Main Atrium, Reem Mall, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Dates	30 October to 22 November 2026
Age categories	9 to 13, 14 to 17, and 18 and above
Talents welcome	Singing, dancing, acting, instruments, comedy, magic, poetry and unique talents
Cost	Free to participate or attend as an audience member
Registration	Mandatory pre-registration (reemmall.ae/superstars, as supplied)
Audition times	Monday to Thursday, 6 PM to 9 PM; Friday to Sunday, 4 PM to 10 PM
Prizes	Worth AED 100,000 (see the breakdown below)

⏰ Insider tip: The competition starts today and runs for just over three weeks. If you’re thinking about entering, register now rather than waiting for the last weekend, since audition slots may fill. 🏃

 

🎤 The Big Call: “Got a Talent Worth Showing Off?”

The organizers’ invitation is wonderfully open. 🌈 You can enter if you sing, dance, act, play an instrument, perform comedy or magic, write poetry or have a unique talent of your own.

That last one matters. 😄 Maybe you do rapid-fire impressions, juggle, beatbox, do calligraphy live, solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded or play the oud and the guitar at the same time. If it’s safe, family-friendly and entertaining, it may be worth asking about. (Confirm what’s allowed with the organizers, since I haven’t seen the full rules.) 🙏

 

🎂 Age Categories

Three groups compete separately: 👧👦

• 🧒 9 to 13 years
• 🧑 14 to 17 years
• 🧑‍🎤 18 years and above

Competing within your own age group means a nine-year-old magician isn’t judged against a professional-level adult vocalist. That’s good news for beginners, and a nice chance for families to take part together in different categories. 💛

 

🏆 The Prizes: What You Can Win

💰 The Prize Table (As Supplied)

Three winners from each age category:

Prize	What you receive
🥇 Gold Winner	AED 10,000 gift card + retailer vouchers
🥈 Silver Winner	AED 5,000 gift card + retailer vouchers
🥉 Bronze Winner	AED 2,500 gift card + retailer vouchers
👑 Grand Winner	AED 30,000

🧮 A Quick Maths Check (My Own Calculation)

Here’s something worth knowing. 😊

• 🥇🥈🥉 Per age category: AED 10,000 + AED 5,000 + AED 2,500 = AED 17,500
• ✖️ Across three categories: AED 17,500 × 3 = AED 52,500
• 👑 Plus one Grand Winner: AED 30,000, for a total of AED 82,500 in the gift cards and prize amounts listed

So the headline “prizes worth AED 100,000” likely includes the retailer vouchers, which fill the gap. 🧾 I’d also read the wording as one overall Grand Winner, since three Grand Winners at AED 30,000 each would push the total well above AED 100,000. But the listing doesn’t say, so ask the organizers exactly how the Grand Winner is chosen, whether the prize is cash or a gift card, and what the vouchers are worth. 🙏

🎁 Good to Know

• 🛍️ Gift cards and vouchers are usually valid at specific retailers and may have expiry dates. Check the terms
• 📜 “T&Cs apply.” Read them before you register

 

📅 Dates and Audition Times

🗓️ Schedule

• 📆 30 October to 22 November 2026 (30 October is a Friday)
• 🕕 Monday to Thursday: 6 PM to 9 PM
• 🕓 Friday to Sunday: 4 PM to 10 PM

💡 Planning Tips

• 🕓 Weekends offer longer windows, but they’re probably busier too, since more people have free time. (That’s my own guess, not official guidance.)
• 📚 School-age contestants: weekday evenings fit after school, but check homework and exam schedules
• 🌙 Weekday evenings may be quieter for adults finishing work. Aim for the earlier part of the window if you want to avoid a long wait
• ⏳ I don’t know whether you choose a time slot or turn up and queue. Ask when you register

🏁 What About the Finals?

The announcement doesn’t mention a finale date, number of finalists, judges or public voting. The competition runs until 22 November, so a final event is plausible, but I’d only say that once the organizers confirm it. 📢

 

🧭 How to Register (Step by Step)

Pre-registration is mandatory to participate in the auditions. ✅ Here’s a clear path. 📝

Step 1: Visit the Registration Page 🌐

The registration link supplied is reemmall.ae/superstars. Use the official Reem Mall website, and double-check the address before entering any details. 🔍

Step 2: Choose Your Category 🎂

Pick the age group that matches your age on the competition dates. (Ask what date counts if you’re close to a cutoff.)

Step 3: Describe Your Talent 🎭

Be clear about what you’ll perform: singing, dancing, magic, comedy, poetry or something unique.

Step 4: Pick Your Audition Time ⏰

If slots are offered, choose one that gives you time to arrive, warm up and settle your nerves.

Step 5: Save Your Confirmation 📧

Keep any email or message, and bring ID if the organizers ask. (I don’t know what ID or consent forms are required, so check.)

Step 6: Read the Terms 📜

Look at the T&Cs, including rules about content, music, photography and filming.

🚩 Scam Warning

The event is free to participate and attend. If anyone asks you to pay a fee to register or audition, stop and verify with Reem Mall directly. 🙏

 

🎶 How to Prepare: Tips by Talent Type

(These are my own editorial tips from general performance experience, not official audition guidance.) 💛

🎤 Singers

• 🎵 Choose a song that fits your voice, not the hardest song you know
• 🌬️ Warm up with gentle humming and breathing before you sing
• 🎧 Prepare a clean backing track if allowed, and bring a backup copy on your phone and a USB drive
• 🗣️ Pronounce words clearly. Judges and audiences need to understand the lyrics
• 🙂 Connect with the audience, not just the microphone

💃 Dancers

• 👟 Practice in the shoes you’ll wear on a hard mall floor
• ⏱️ Make a tight routine with a strong start and a memorable ending
• 🧱 Check the space. A mall atrium may be tighter than a studio, so adjust big moves
• 🎶 Bring clear music and a backup

🎸 Instrumentalists

• 🎼 Choose a piece you can play confidently, even when nervous
• 🔌 Ask about power, amplification and setup time
• 🎧 Bring spare strings, cables and batteries
• 🥁 Consider the noise. A busy atrium means you need clear dynamics

🎭 Actors and Poets

• 📜 Pick a short, vivid piece. A well-delivered one-minute performance beats a long, rushed one
• 🗣️ Project your voice without shouting
• 💬 Use pauses. Silence can be powerful
• ✅ Choose family-friendly content suitable for a public mall

😂 Comedians

• 🤝 Test your material on friends and family first
• 🎯 Keep it clean and inclusive. This is a family venue in the UAE
• ⏱️ Know your timing. Cut anything that doesn’t get a laugh

🎩 Magicians

• 🃏 Choose tricks that read well from a distance, since mall audiences may stand far back
• 🔁 Practice until it’s automatic. Under pressure, your hands remember what your mind forgets
• 🧰 Prepare for surprises: wind from vents, crowd noise, lighting
• 🎬 Don’t reveal the secret. Magic is a performance, not a tutorial

🌟 Unique Talents

• 💡 Explain your talent in one sentence so judges understand it immediately
• 🛡️ Make sure it’s safe for you and the audience
• 🎪 Ask the organizers if props, equipment or special setups are allowed

 

🧒 Tips by Age Group

👧 Ages 9 to 13

• 🎈 Have fun first. Judges and audiences love enthusiasm
• 🗣️ Practice talking about your act: your name, your talent and a smile
• 🧸 Bring a parent or guardian, and make sure you know where they’ll be standing

🧑 Ages 14 to 17

• 🪞 Develop your style. Teenagers often shine when they perform something that feels authentically theirs
• 📚 Balance school and rehearsal. Plan practice sessions realistically
• 💬 Handle feedback maturely. Judges’ comments are about the performance, not you

🧑‍🎤 Ages 18 and Above

• 🎯 Be polished and distinctive. Adults are judged against other adults, so stand out with a clear concept
• 🗓️ Schedule your audition around work
• 🌍 Use your life experience. Stories and personality matter

 

👨‍👩‍👧 A Guide for Parents

(Practical suggestions, not official requirements.) 💛

• ❓ Ask the organizers what consent, ID or guardian presence is needed for under-18s
• 📸 Understand filming and photography. Mall events are often photographed and shared, so ask how images of children may be used
• 🧸 Pack for comfort: water, a snack, a spare outfit, a hairbrush and calm reassurance
• 🏆 Talk about winning and losing before the day. Every child can be proud of showing up
• 🕐 Plan the waiting time. Auditions can involve queues
• 🛡️ Supervise closely in a busy public space
• 🌟 Praise effort, not only results

 

🍿 A Guide for the Audience

Reem Superstars is free to attend as an audience member. 🎉

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family for evening entertainment
• 🌟 Cheer respectfully. Young performers are often nervous
• 📱 Film politely and avoid blocking others. Check whether there are photography rules
• 🛍️ Combine your visit with dinner or shopping. Reem Mall is a big destination, and it’s the home of Snow Abu Dhabi, the region’s largest snow park
• 🅿️ Plan transport and parking, since evenings and weekends can be busy

🏬 About Reem Mall

Reem Mall is described as a $1.3 billion development and the home of Snow Abu Dhabi, the region’s largest snow park, in Abu Dhabi. It was officially opened by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan on 30 May 2024. It’s on Al Reem Island (Najmat Abu Dhabi). 🏝️ reemmall

🎶 Not the First Talent Contest There

Abu Dhabi’s culture calendar lists a free “Reem Rocks! Music Festival” at Reem Mall from 18 October to 10 November 2024, inviting people to enter the “Reem Rocks! Performer of the Year” competition. So Reem Mall has a track record of hosting community talent events. (I don’t know whether Reem Superstars is a continuation of that, so check.) 🙏 abudhabiculture

 

❓ Questions to Ask the Organizers Before You Audition

Because the announcement doesn’t include every detail, here’s a handy checklist. ✅

1. 🕒 Do I choose a time slot, or turn up and queue?
2. ⏱️ What’s the time limit for each performance?
3. 🎧 Can I use a backing track? What format?
4. 🔌 Is a microphone, speaker or power available?
5. 🧒 What consent or ID is needed for under-18s?
6. 🎬 What are the rules on filming and photography?
7. 🧑‍⚖️ Who are the judges, and how are winners chosen? (Judges, public vote or both?)
8. 🏁 Is there a finale, and when?
9. 👑 How is the Grand Winner selected, and is it a gift card or cash?
10. 🛍️ What are the voucher terms, including expiry and retailers?
11. 🌍 Are there residency or nationality requirements?
12. 🎪 Are props, costumes or equipment allowed?

 

📅 A One-Week Audition Prep Plan

(Editorial suggestion.) 🗓️

Day	Focus
Day 1	Choose your act and register
Day 2	Trim it to a short, strong version
Day 3	Practice with all your tech: music, props, clothes
Day 4	Perform for family or friends and ask for honest feedback
Day 5	Fix the weak spots and rehearse your introduction
Day 6	Light run-through, rest and good sleep
Day 7	Audition day: eat, hydrate, arrive early and enjoy

🎒 Audition Day Checklist

• ✅ Registration confirmation
• 🪪 ID (if required)
• 🎧 Music on phone and a backup
• 🔌 Cables, batteries and spare parts
• 👗 A comfortable, appropriate outfit
• 💧 Water and a small snack
• 🧴 Tissues, hairbrush and a spare shirt
• 😊 A positive attitude

 

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ⏰ Registering at the last minute
• 🎶 Choosing a song or piece that’s too hard
• 🔇 Forgetting a backup of your music
• 🧢 Overly long performances
• 🚫 Unsuitable content for a family audience
• 🏃 Skipping warm-ups
• 🙈 Ignoring the rules and T&Cs
• 😟 Taking judges’ comments personally

 

🎨 Quick Quiz: Which Superstar Are You?

1. Your superpower: (A) Voice (B) Movement (C) Humor (D) Mystery
2. Your stage style: (A) Emotional (B) Energetic (C) Funny (D) Surprising
3. Your audience reaction goal: (A) Goosebumps (B) Cheers (C) Laughter (D) Gasps

Mostly A: You’re a Vocal Star. 🎤
Mostly B: You’re a Dance Dynamo. 💃
Mostly C: You’re a Comedy Champion. 😂
Mostly D: You’re a Magic Maker. 🎩

 

💡 Who Should Enter (or Show Up)?

• 🎤 Singers, dancers and musicians at any level
• 🎭 Actors, comedians and poets
• 🎩 Magicians and unique-talent performers
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families who want a free evening out
• 🏫 Teachers and coaches who want to encourage students
• 🌟 Shy performers who’ve been waiting for a reason

 

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reem Superstars?
A talent search at Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi, open to many types of talent, with prizes worth AED 100,000.

When does it run?
30 October to 22 November 2026.

Where is it?
Ground Floor, Main Atrium, Reem Mall, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

Who can enter?
Three age categories: 9 to 13, 14 to 17, and 18 and above.

What talents are allowed?
Singing, dancing, acting, instruments, comedy, magic, poetry and other unique talents.

Is it free?
Yes. There’s no ticket price, and it’s free to participate or attend as an audience member, with T&Cs applying.

Do I need to register?
Yes. Pre-registration is mandatory to participate in the auditions.

What are the audition times?
Monday to Thursday, 6 PM to 9 PM, and Friday to Sunday, 4 PM to 10 PM.

What are the prizes?
In each age category: Gold (AED 10,000 gift card + retailer vouchers), Silver (AED 5,000 gift card + retailer vouchers) and Bronze (AED 2,500 gift card + retailer vouchers). There’s also a Grand Winner prize of AED 30,000.

Is the Grand Winner one person or one per category?
The announcement doesn’t say. The prize maths suggests one overall winner, but please confirm with the organizers.

Can I use a backing track or props?
I don’t have that information. Ask the organizers.

Can I watch for free?
Yes, audience members can attend for free.

Is there a final?
No details were provided. Check the official page.

Who are the judges?
Not listed in the information I have.

 

🌟 Final Thoughts: The Stage Is Open

Every performer you’ve ever admired once stood in front of a small audience with shaking hands and a racing heart. 💛 Reem Superstars is a chance to do exactly that, in a friendly, free setting, with a real crowd and real prizes, and to discover what happens when you stop saying “maybe next time.”

So choose your act, register today, practice until it feels like yours and head to the Main Atrium with your best smile. Whether you walk away with a gift card, a new friend or simply the memory of being brave, you’ll walk away with something. 🌟🎤🇦🇪

👉 Thinking of entering? Tell us your talent and age category, and we’ll help you build a simple preparation plan.

 

⚠️Disclaimer: This article is for general information and encouragement only and is based on the organizer’s promotional announcement and supporting public information. Dates, audition times, age categories, prizes, rules, judging, finals, registration requirements and terms can change without notice, and T&Cs apply. Prize amounts and the “AED 100,000” total come from the announcement and have not been independently verified, and the arithmetic in this article is my own. Always confirm current details and the full terms and conditions on the official Reem Mall website or by contacting the organizers before you register or audition. Tips for performers and parents are general suggestions, not official guidance. This post is not sponsored by or affiliated with Reem Mall or any organization mentioned unless stated otherwise.