All the top stuff to do Abu Dhabi this Eid long weekend

Bag a bargain this Eid with these brilliant deals
Abu Dhabi is going all out for Eid-Al-Fitr this year, with a treasure trove of staycation offers and dining deals marking the five-day long weekend of celebration. From super Eid staycations to lively brunches, meal deals and more, we’re rounding up the very best deals across the capital this year. Click here for more.

Catch the fireworks display at Yas Bay Waterfront
Begin the Eid celebrations with a bang with a fireworks display on Yas Island. The sky will explode into life over Yas Bay waterfront at 9pm for three nights. But if you can’t get yourself a prime viewing positions at one of Yas Marina’s dining spots, have a gander at the Yas Island Instagram channel where the show will be streamed live.
Eid Al-Fitr, starts 9pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island @yasisland.

Check out these swanky cinema experiences
We’ve all got a favourite movie moment, and be it a Thanos snap or cries of ‘You shall not pass’ from a pensioner in suspiciously unwashed robes, blockbuster moments live long in the memory. Which is why your choice of picture house seriously matters. We’ve pulled together the very best options from across the capital right here meaning your next trip to Tinsel Town is guaranteed to bang.

Conquer a visit to Jebel Hafeet
Did you know that Jebel Hafeet is the third most snapped road trip in the world? Well, now you do, and we’re willing to bet you’re already feeling an urge to put the pedal to the medal and zoom up the mountain road ASAP. You can find all the logistics by clicking here.

Dive into the ocean blue at Red Buoy
At a mere 11m below the surface, visibility here is a clear as Mum’s crystal tableware (if you’ve got that sort of mother). And that means plenty of clear shots of the marine life that populates this awesome dive spot around 20km off the coast of Abu Dhabi. If you’re diving out of the capital, be sure to do so at Red Buoy.
Al Mahara Diving Centre Al Mina Road. Open Sun-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 8am-5.30pm. Al Mina Road, divemahara.com (050 111 8125).

Don the boxing mitts at UFC Gym Middle East
Ready to take over this Eid long weekend? Offering elite training programmes, the gym that opened in the middle of March offers UFC wannabes a chance to test out their skills and mettle in the spheres of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, boxing and kick-boxing. And, if you really fancy it, why not have a rumble in the 24ft octagon?
Open daily 5.30am-11pm. Al Raqi Street, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, ufcgym.me (800 832496).

Explore the Eastern Mangroves on a kayak
Looking for a super relaxing activity to do over Eid? You’d be hard pressed to find anything easier going than having a paddle around the Eastern Mangroves. Gentle lapping of water against your kayak, fawning over the beautiful marine and birdlife of the area and watching the sunset, it’s almost not fair that you have to eventually get out of the water and back to dry land. But when you do reach terra firma pop into one of the restaurants at the Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel to refuel (and give your arms a rest).
Eastern Mangroves Promenade, seahawk.ae and noukhada.ae.

Get stuck into a special Peruvian Eid menu at COYA Abu Dhabi
Going to eat out this Eid? Make sure to book a table at COYA Abu Dhabi, who will be dishing out a limited time only menu for EID. For Dhs370 diners will be served up a mega feast which includes the signature COYA player, wagyu empanadas and sweet churros to finish off the gorging session. Vamos.
Dhs370 (per person). Tue May 11-Fri May 14. Four Seasons Al Maryah Island (02 306 7000).

Have an adventure at some of Abu Dhabi’s best attractions
Got an Abu Dhabi bucket list that’s longer than your arm? Well this Eid weekend you can tick off Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World or CLYMB with your family for less thanks to this new offer. Buy three tickets at any of these top attractions and you’ll get a fourth ticket for free. Family bigger than four? You can also get a 25 percent discount on extra tickets.
clymbabudhabi.com, ferrariworldabudhabi.com, wbworldabudhabi.com yaswaterworld.com.

Make a move to Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is the epitome of rugged beauty in this part of the world. We can’t get enough, and neither should you. From ace dive spots to mountain trails, overnight camping (and glamping for those who like home comforts) and epic zip-line experiences, adventure is just a short drive away. Click here for our magnificent list of all the best things to do in RAK. Now, where are those car keys.

Power up for the weekend with at Easy Tiger
Forget about yoghurt and granola or avocado and eggs for breakfast this Eid weekend and bag yourself a juicy fry-up at Easy Tiger. Four fried eggs, six sausages, six rashers, four pieces of pudding, four hash browns, four tomatoes, two pots of baked beans and mushrooms plus six (SIX) slices of toast is what will be awaiting you and three friends to set you up for the day. But if you feel you can’t help the crew take on this mega-beast, plump for the mini fry at Dhs82.
Dhs82. Open daily noon-4am. Al Ain Palace Hotel, Sheikh Khalifa Street (02 678 0522).

Rustle up something new at Chef’s Studio at The Galleria Mall
Need some inspo for the dinner this evening? Grab your apron and get on down to The Galleria Mall for some top insider tips on some delicious dishes from some of the mall’s best chefs. Running from Thursday May 13 until Saturday May 22, classes only hold six people so secure your place by registering here [Chef Studio].
Free. Thu May 13-Sat May 22. The Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island.

Set the alarm and watch the sun rise
We’d all be stumbling about in the dark (literally) if it wasn’t for that burning orb in the sky, and catching it at dawn is a sight to behold. Early birds get more than measly worms for their brekkie if they set their alarm and, with so many awesome spots – both natural and manmade – serving up inimitable vantage points to watch the sun doth its cap, you won’t get a much better start to the day. From spying first light across a desert oasis to meeting it head on at the top of a mountain, check out the most awesome spots to greet the new day right here.

Treat yourself to Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri
It’s Eid weekend, which means you’re obliged to book yourself some R&R at one of Abu Dhabi’s most wonderful hotels. And at Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, guests can get themselves a private beach, massive pool as well as unimpeded views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque from Dhs320 per night. But you better be quick because rooms are going fast. Let’s go!
From Dhs320 (per night). Khor Al Maqta, Qaryat Al Beri, shangri-la.com/en/abudhabi/traders (02 510 8888).

Tuck into breakfast with the giraffes at Emirates Park Zoo
It may have been the Tiger Who Came To Tea, but breakfast belongs to the giraffes down at Emirates Park Zoo. This stupendous dining experience features a cooked breakfast in the company of two long-necked members of the animal kingdom, and with a personal photographer on hand to capture every bite (of the tall folk, not you) it’s a brekkie you won’t soon forget. You even get zoo access for the day, where you’ll meet plenty of other hungry customers.
Dhs1,575 for a maximum of five people. Lasts two hours. Emirates Park Zoo, emiratesparkzooandresort.com (02 501 0000).

Win prizes while you shop
Planning on getting in your steps at the mall this weekend? Then you’re going to want to head to Al Jimi Mall, WTC Abu Dhabi or Yas Mall. For every Dhs300 spent at Yas Mall, every Dhs250 at Al Jimi Mall and Dhs200 at WTC Abu Dhabi, you’ll be able to win instant prizes. Plus, if you download the Darna app and upload your receipts, you can win loyalty points or Etihad Airways miles.
Wed May 12-Sat May 15. Al Jimi Mall, WTC Abu Dhabi or Yas Mall.