Sunday signals the start of a new week in the capital and the beginning of another adventure.
From rollercoasters and ladies’ nights to art classes and watching the thrilling knock out stages of Euro 2020, the things to do in Abu Dhabi this week are as wide and varied as the Corniche itself.
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Of course you do. Here are 16 super ways to make your week in Abu Dhabi absolutely awesome.
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Bag a bargain in the Deerfields Mall sale
Want better bang for your buck? Head straight to the Deerfields Mall where more than 50 stores are offering up to 80 percent discount. And should you spend over Dhs200, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a brand new GAC GS3 car.
Sale until July 17. Deerfields Mall, Al Bahyah, deerfieldsmall.com.
Belt out some OM chants
Clear those pipes and put yourself in a state of zen with the OM Chanting class at Open Circle at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana. Only ten spaces are available, so get booking.
Free. Sun Jun 27 8.30pm-9.45pm. Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Corniche Road (WhatsApp 050 294 2145).
Bop your way to a hip-hop exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat
The Hip-Hop exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat is closing on Wednesday June 30, but before it does visitors can enjoy a curator’s closing talk with Fab 5 Freddu, Vikki Tobak and Joseph Patel who will speak about hip-hop’s visual culture and the places that inspired the movement.
Dhs30. Tue Jun 29 starts 6.30pm. Saadiyat Island (02 657 5800).
Celebrate the Women of Warner at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Enjoy the Hollywood treatment at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi on Tuesday June 29 as Warner celebrates the women of the big screen. Enjoy more than 30 state-of-the-art rides and attractions from Dhs230.
Dhs230. Tue Jun 29 6pm-10pm. Yas Island (600 511115).
Check out the NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery debates
Enjoy a good debate? Log on to the NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery’s Zoom on Wednesday evening for a talk on bias and inequality in the digital space. Safiya Noble and Zach Blas will speak about financial and class statues in the arts.
Free. Wed Jun 30, starts 8pm. Zoom link here.
Energise your coffee making with Coffee Podium
Fed up with black and two sugars? Take your coffee making skills to a new level with Coffee Podium and learn the techniques and principles of brewing the perfect cup of chow. Looking to enjoy more good coffee in Abu Dhabi? Click here.
Prices on application. Mon Jun 28. 6pm-9pm. COOP Building, Electra St, next to ADCB Bank Headquarters (052 679 6316).
Go for a gander at the Andrey Orlov Gallery
Check out the work of this Crimean painter at the N2N Gallery in Al Ain Tower this Sunday. It’s free, but you better hurry as the exhibit closes today.
Free entry. Until Jun 27, 1pm-7pm. Al Ain Tower, Khalidiyah St (050 728 3778).
Learn to snap at the Cultural Foundation
Fancy upgrading your photo skills? Then head on down to the Cultural Foundation to find out how to take a cracking shot of whatever catches your eye every Sunday and Tuesday.
Dhs525 (four classes). Sun 11am-1pm, 4pm-6pm, Tue 4pm-6pm. Qasr Al Hosn, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street (02 657 6348).
Let it all go at Illuminations Wellness Centre
Breathe your way to a happy body and mind at the breath workshop in the Illuminations Wellness Centre. Entry is free and the session takes place on Sunday June 27 at 8pm.
Free entry. Sun Jun 27 8pm-8.45pm. City of Lights, Reem Island (052 496 6387).
Make a splash at the Grand Hyatt
The temperatures are ramping up, so it’s time to cool down with the Grand Hyatt’s summer pool day pass for Dhs150, which is fully redeemable on food and drink.
Dhs150 (full amount back in credit to spend on F&B). Daily 8am-8pm. Ongoing. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, West Corniche (02 510 1234).
Paint a plate at Art House Café
Looking to satisfy your creative bones? Then make a date with Art House Café where you can paint your own plate for Dhs20. Just try to stay between the lines.
For cool art classes in Abu Dhabi to check out click here.
Dhs20, daily 9am-midnight. Al Bateen (02 666 0175).
Round up the gals for a ladies’ night at PJ O’Reilly’s
Gal pals making excuses as to why they can’t come out and play? At PJ O’Reilly’s, ladies can get free-flowing drinks and unlimited bar bites for three hours from Saturday to Wednesday for Dhs100. No excuses now.
Dhs100 (three-hour experience). Sat-Wed 5pm-10pm. Le Royal Meridien, Khalifa Street (800 101 101).
Savour a tasty poke and mixed drink at Capila Pool & Bar
Get your teeth into a delicious poke bowl including salmon, tender tuna and grilled chicken while supping on an Italian mixed drink at Capila Pool and Bar for Dhs99 this week.
Dhs99. Daily noon-9pm. Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Yas Island (02 208 6900).
See In The Heights at the cinema
Heading to the pictures this week? Then nab yourself a ticket for In The Heights. We guarantee you a toe-tapping, grin-inducing good time. Want to know more? Check out Time Out’s review here.
Swing round to Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
Forget about sitting on the sofa and go shoot a round a golf at the UAE’s oldest golf club. For Dhs260 you can play 18 holes at “The People’s Golf Course” from Sunday to Thursday after 2pm. For more golf summer rates click here.
Dhs260 (after 2pm). Daily 6am-9pm (finish times vary). 19th Street, Al Mushrif (02 445 9600).
Tackle a deal at Euro 2020
The action is heating up on the field as we move through the knock out stages at Euro 2020, and you can catch all the action live and some great deals in establishments across Abu Dhabi. At Hickory’s Restaurant, you can enjoy a combo meal for Dhs75 or five pints for the price of four while taking in Belgium vs Portugal. Around the Corniche? Drop into Grills@Chill’O for the big clash between Germany and England where you can score combo packages starting from Dhs89. For more Euro 2020 deals in Abu Dhabi click here.
Grills@Chill’O: Dhs89 (combo meal). Sofitel Abu Dhabi, Capital Plaza Complex. sofitelabudhabicorniche.com (02813 7777). Hickory’s Restaurant: Dhs75 (combo meal). Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 404 3077).
