Looking for something fantastic to do this week in Abu Dhabi? You’ve come to the right spot. From business lunches and quiz nights to ocean dives and new restaurants, this week is full of brilliant things to do.
There’s no need to have the Monday blues. The weather is gorgeous, the city is teeming with cool activities and everyone is headed out. What are you waiting for? Here are all the best things to do in Abu Dhabi.
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Audio tour of Abu Dhabi
Who doesn’t love a good audio tour? Become a tourist for a day in Abu Dhabi and learn all about the city we love so much. The tour is self-guided and free, so you can pick it up whenever you want. Once you’ve downloaded it, you won’t need to use 3G to access the tour. The guides go from ancient times to the present with in-depth looks and information not available anywhere else.
Looking for more culture? For a new contemporary art exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi, click here.
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Business lunch at Benjarong
Nothing can improve a workday quite like a fantastic business lunch. Benjarong’s business lunch features four courses of Thai favourites for Dhs95 per person. You also get one free drink. Now go close that deal.
For the best business lunches in Abu Dhabi, click here.
Dhs95. Mon-Fri, 12.30pm-3pm. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Al Muroor Road (02 698 8888).
Free outdoor fitness classes
Love a good fitness class almost as much as a free activity? Now you can have both. Active Parks is a new initiative to create a healthier lifestyle in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The four-week programme is offering 380 free-to-attend training sessions in 12 public parks across Abu Dhabi.
To learn more about the free classes click here.
Free. Locations vary. Thu Dec 30- Wed Jan 26, 2022. addcd.gov.ae.
Gents’ night at Stratos Revolving Lounge & Bar
This is one for the lads: Stratos has a top gents’ nights, with guys getting three selected house beverages and 50 percent off mains on Wednesdays from 7pm to 10pm. Sounds like a sweet deal to us.
Click here for the full Time Out review of Stratos’ evening brunch.
Wed 7pm-10pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 695 0490).
Scuba dive at Red Buoy
20km from the coast of Abu Dhabi there’s a diving site you definitely want to check out. With a descent of 11 metres and (usually) clear visibility, it’s a great place to see some wildlife. Dives are organised by Al Mahara Diving Center, Al Mina Road. Don’t forget your underwater camera.
For a new scuba diving experience that takes you right into shark territory, click here.
Open Sun-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 8am-5.30pm. Al Mina Road, www.divemahara.com (050 111 8125).
Take a ride in a driverless taxi
The future is here. The UAE’s first driverless taxis have arrived on Yas Island and they look pretty cool. Trials to try this cool service are on for a limited period. There are nine different pick-up and drop-off points: Etihad Arena, Yas Marina, W Hotel Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Mall, IKEA, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld and Yas Beach. All you have to do is download the TXAI app on Google Play or the Apple Store.
To learn more about TXAI click here.
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Thai dishes at San Thai Diner
Searching for something new to try in Abu Dhabi? There’s a new Thai restaurant, San Thai Diner, which looks like the perfect spot to pull up a seat and tuck into some serious Thai flavours. The diner is open from noon to midnight daily and does free home delivery when you order over the phone.
For restaurants coming soon to Abu Dhabi, click here.
Open daily, noon-midnight. Tourist Club Area (02 622 1620).
Watch The Colony at the cinema
Headed to the movies this week? The Colony just released in UAE cinemas. The film is set in the distant future, where an astronaut has been shipwrecked on the long-decimated Earth. Fighting for humanity to survive, she must decide the fate of the wasteland’s remaining populace.
For more movies to watch this week click here.
Rated PG 15.
Quiz night at PJ O’Reilly’s
Looking for some mid-week fun? PJ’s quiz nights are back with plenty of brain-busting questions for you and your team. Head to this well-loved Irish pub on Tuesdays for quiz nights, hosted by DJ Sonya Mae.
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Tues 8pm-10pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 674 2020).
