Friday, August 30
Take a step into history: Visit the former home of the late Sheikh Zayed, father of our nation – which is now a museum. Al Ain Palace, built in 1910, was once a political and social hub. It has since been restored and houses a large collection of material related to the UAE ruling family and you can even tour private rooms and gardens.
Tuesday-Sunday 8.30am-7.30pm; Friday 2.30pm-7.30pm. Al Ain Street, Al Ain (03 751 7755).
Master wakeboarding: Take the plunge and learn a new extreme sport. Watercooled is running lessons on Liquid Force Watson boards, which are some of the bestselling wakeboards off all time.
Dhs230 per person for 20 minutes, www.watercooleduae.com (02 639 5997).
Dance at a liquid rain party: The liquid rain parties at the Aloft Hotel are becoming the stuff of legend, and tonight DJ Tamer, plus Natalie Brogan and Simon B from Radio 1, will be spinning the decks at the wettest pool shindig in the emirate.
Dhs100 entry fee for gents, free for ladies, Aloft Abu Dhabi, Al Safraat (02 654 5138).
