Looking for amazing things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend?
This weekend is looming large with incredible Valentine’s Day 2022 dinners, al fresco bites, Super Bowl Sunday, artistic events and more to look forward to.
Ready to race out of the office and into the weekend? Start revving your engines, it’s time to go.
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Anti-Valentine’s Day party at McGettigan’s
Single and looking to celebrate this Valentine’s Day? McGettigan’s is hosting a party with a live DJ and an anti-Valentine’s Day menu. There are two or three course options with starters, mains and desserts. You’ll also get five select beverage vouchers starting from Dhs100.
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From Dhs129. Fri Feb 11-14, 2pm-11pm. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, reservation.table@dusit.com (02 698 8137).
Celebrate Pancake month at Brunch & Cake
Brunch & Cake is celebrating Pancake Month with a signature New York cheesecake pancake. The pancake is a show-stopper, like most of the massive plates at Brunch & Cake, served with fresh strawberries, cheesecake filling and oozing maple syrup, caramel sauce and pistachios.
Brunch & Cake has a new plant-based menu, click here to see what you should order.
Dhs68. Open Sun-Thu 9am-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 9am-midnight. Marsa Al Bateen (02 575 4880).
Become a captain at Captain’s Club, Yas Marina
Want to go boating without the commitment of actually… buying a boat. The Captain’s Club is Abu Dhabi’s biggest members-only boat club and offers loads of membership packages for weekday, weekend and multi-member use. Whether you’re looking to explore or relax, all new members will be trained on how to drive a boat and navigate the waters safely.
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www.yasmarina.ae/discover/water-activities/the-captains-club
Go for Valentine’s Day dinner at Alba Terrace
Want to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2022 one day early? Head to Alba Terrace on Sunday February 13 (or on Monday February 14) and dig into the sharing menu. The curated menu features starters such as veal tartar, pecorino and quail egg, pan-roasted duck breast with sunchoke purée and chocolate cake for dessert. A curated grape and beverage pairing will also be available. The evening includes a red rose and welcome mixed drink.
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Dhs500 (per couple, food) Dhs700 (per couple, grape) Dhs1,050 (per couple, bubbly). Sun 13-Mon 14. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
Groove on the Grass in Ras Al Khaimah
Incredible dance music and a community that’s ready to boogie. Groove on the Grass is returning to the UAE with a new name and a new location. The dance festival is now called Desert Groove and is being held at Dunes Resort in Ras Al Khaimah instead of its usual location in Dubai. Head there this weekend.
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Fri Feb 11- Sun Feb 13. Dunes Resort, Ras Al Khaimah @grooveonthegrass.
New Sunday Roast at Khayal
Looking to try something new on Sundays? Khayal at Marriott Al Forsan in Khalifa City just launched a classic Sunday roast lunch with all the favourites.
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From Feb 6. Marriott Al Forsan, Khalifa City A (02 201 4131).
Park bites at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
After an al fresco bite on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi? The Galleria Park Bites experience delivers food to the mall’s rooftop parks. Family park and sports park are both located on level two of the mall and are spaces where you can kick back or get active outdoors.
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thegalleria.ae.
Super Bowl Sunday at Stars N Bars
On Sunday February 13, Stars N Bars will be open for the late screening of the Super Bowl LVI game. It’s the 56th American Super Bowl and (as with every Super Bowl Sunday) it promises to be huge. The match will be screened live across 76 TVs, and reservations are highly recommended.
Stars N Bars is also hosting a Sunday dog brunch. Bring your dog to this barking breakfast affair.
Feb 13. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
See incredible art projections at the Sharjah Light Festival
Sharjah Light Festival is returning for 2022 with 11 nights of colourful projections and music and this weekend is the perfect time to feast your eyes. The event is the first and only of its kind in the region and is inspired by the local culture, stories and traditions of the UAE.
You can also get a burger from one of Dubai’s favourite burger spots, High Joint, for the first time in Sharjah at the Sharjah Light Festival.
Sun Feb 9- Sun Feb 20. sharjahlightfestival.ae.
Valentine’s Day brunch at Nahaam
Love chocolate? Of course you do. The Lindt Brunch at Nahaam promises to be everything a chocolate-lover could ask for, and more. The feast of flavours includes international delicacies, chocolates and free-flowing drinks. There’s fun for the whole family with kids’ chocolate-making classes.
For top Valentine’s Day 2022 brunches in Abu Dhabi, click here.
Dhs370 (soft), Dhs495 (house), Dhs625 (premium grape), Dhs695 (bubbly). Sat Feb 12, 12.30pm-4pm. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers (02 811 5666).
Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah
There’s loads going on in Sharjah this weekend, including the opening of the Xposure International Photography Festival. There you’ll meet celebrated photographers, see 45 solo and group photography exhibitions, learn about wildlife and sustainability in photography, listen to inspiring talks and take part in photography workshops. Hang onto your camera bag, this one looks like a banger.
There are free photo walks happening across the UAE this month. Click here to learn more.
Wed Feb 9- Tue Feb 15. Expo Centre Sharjah.
