The seventh month of the year has arrived and you should head into the second half of the year just how you left the first – living your best life.
From brunches galore and super saver shopping sprees to the crescendo of Euro 2020 and live gigs, there is something to do almost every day in Abu Dhabi.
Want to know more?
Here are the best things to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021.
July 1
Unblock your Thursday plans at Library Bar
Don’t sit in on the first day of July in Abu Dhabi. Get on down to the Library Bar for the introduction of the Writer’s Brunch where prices start from Dhs175. You could say it’s a new chapter in your nights out in Abu Dhabi and one of the best things to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021.
Dhs175 (soft drinks), Dhs275 (house drinks), Dhs395 (bubbly). Thu 6pm-11pm (three-hour experience). The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
July 2
Enjoy a soirée at Cyan Brasserie
Brunch in the evening? Sounds like one of the best things to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021 and at Cyan Brasserie you can do just that from Dhs295. Nice.
Dhs295 (soft drinks), Dhs350 (house drinks), Dhs400 (French grape), Dhs500 (bubbly). Fri 6pm-9pm. Andaz Capital Gate, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (056 544 8158).
July 2-4
Become red, white and blue at Stars N Bars
It’s time to put on your red, white and blue and get on down to Stars N Bars for an American themed brunch starting from Dhs299 on Friday July 2. On Saturday and Sunday at 4pm and 7pm, you can enjoy Dhs4 drinks for 40 minutes. And that’s just mad.
Dhs299 (unlimited food and drink). Fri Jul 2, 1pm-4pm. Dhs4. Sat Jul 3-Sun Jul 4 4pm, 7pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
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July 3
Paddle to a flick at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Love kayaking? Enjoy movies? If so we have a top thing for you to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021. At Louvre Abu Dhabi you can paddle around the dome and stop for a quick gander at short film, Hair Love, for Dhs126. Sadly no popcorn allowed.
Dhs126. Jun 26, Jul 3, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm. Saadiyat Island (600 56 5566).
July 4
Explore food culture with Abu Dhabi Culinary
Get yourself to the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers to experience the superb gastronomic landscape of the UAE. For 10 days, you can learn, sample and enjoy signature curations and vibrant tastes of the country with the Food Forward Series. It is one of the best things you can do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021.
Thu Jul 1-Sat Jul 10. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche, abudhabiculinary.ae.
July 5
Save big at Deerfields Mall
Bag yourself a bargain at Deerfields Mall this July where you can take advantage of discounts up to 80 percent off. Plus, if you drop more than 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.
July 6
Pick up something nice for half price at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Another day and another sale in Abu Dhabi. At The Galleria Al Maryah Island savvy shoppers can get more bang for their buck with discounts of up to 75 percent lopped off. That’s just good maths in July 2021.
Until Aug 31. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, thegalleria.ae/summersale.
July 7
Have your cake and eat it at Shakespeare & Co.
It’s World Chocolate Day and what better way to celebrate than a delicious chunk of chocolaty lava cake from this classy establishment.
Dhs39. Wed Jul 7. Various locations including Abu Dhabi Mall and Dalma Mall, shakespeare-and-co-com.
Roar on your team at Easy Tiger
Score yourself a bucket of hops for Dhs95 and a platter for Dhs100 at this fun bar in the Al Ain Palace Hotel.
From Dhs95. Until Jul 11. Al Ain Palace Hotel, W Corniche Road (050 593 7977).
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July 8
Catch Black Widow at the cinema
Who’s ready for the next instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Black Widow hits the big screens on Thursday July 8 with Natasha Romanova (Scarlett Johansson) fighting it out with old enemies.
In cinemas July 8.
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July 9
Go for a moonlight dip at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi
One of the best things to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021 is going for swim at night and at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi, ladies and gents can make a splash underneath the stars for Dhs149 and Dhs249 respectively. Plus, there are three hours of unlimited bevvies thrown in, too.
Dhs149 (ladies), Dhs249 (gents). Fri 8pm-11pm. Makers District, Al Reem (056 398 7895).
July 10
Wander your way around Abu Dhabi for Wimbledon
Tennis fan? Don’t worry about missing the ladies’ and men’s final action as Abu Dhabi is full of establishments broadcasting the biggest games in tennis. Want to find out more? Click here to see where the finals are being broadcast.
July 11
Watch the big one at Cooper’s
Excited for the crescendo of Euro 2020? Get on down to one of the most popular bars in Abu Dhabi to see who will be crowned kings of Europe for 2020… in 2021.
Dhs125 (bucket of six bottles). Until Jul 11. Park Rotana (02 657 3325).
July 12
Swing around Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Play the golf course of champions underneath the floodlights of the world famous Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Between Sunday and Thursday, it’s only Dhs225 to smack a ball around the prestigious course, with it being Dhs285 at the weekend. Definitely one of the best things to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021.
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Summer golf rates running until Aug 31. Daily 7am until late. Khalifa City A (02 885 3555).
July 13
Three for free at Hidden Bar
Gals don’t have to put their hands in their purses at Hidden Bar on Tuesdays because they can get three house drinks free of charge.
Free. Tue 6pm-9pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).
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July 14
All about the boys at McGettigan’s
It’s time to get the lads together for a night out in Abu Dhabi in July 2021 at this Irish bar. where gents receive three free house drinks when they order a main dish every Wednesday.
Wed 6pm-11pm. Dusit Thani Hotel, 925 Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).
July 17
Check out the West Bay food truck
Fancy a bit of grub on the Corniche beach? West Bay food truck is serving up some top eats to beach goers every weekend from noon to 7pm. Prices start from Dhs150 for resort access, with Dhs100 back to grab yourself some truck grub.
From Dhs150 (Dhs100 credit on food and drink). Fri-Sat noon-7pm. Corniche (02 692 4205).
July 19
Ladies’ free fitness nights at Yas Marina
Gals it’s time to get active in Abu Dhabi in July, and you can break your own records with 50km of walking or 100km cycling around the world famous F1 circuit.
Free (ladies only). Mon 6pm-9pm. Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, adsc.ae/en.
July 20
Become a master of the chess board
Celebrate World Chess Day on Tuesday July 20 with a game of chess at the Abu Dhabi Chess & Culture club and show you’re no pawn in the sport of kings and queens in July 2021.
Open daily, 5pm-11pm. Al Bateen (02 633 1110).
July 22
Pizza brunch at Dino’s Italian Bistro
Can’t make your mind up on what day you want to do brunch? Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at this Italian eatery, you can devour as many slices of pizza from Dhs190. Bellissimo.
Dhs190 (soft drinks), Dhs250 (bubbly), 50 percent discount (kids between six and 12), free (under six). Thu 6pm-11pm. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5551).
July 22-23
Bop at the Etihad Arena for Eid
Live concerts are coming to the Etihad Arena during the Eid Al Adha break. Groove to the sounds of Assala, Myriam Fares and Tamer Hosny at the first live gig of 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Yes.
From Dhs195 (per person). Thu July 22-Fri Jul 23, starts 7pm. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, etihadarena.ae.
July 23
Sink a special Eid brunch at Hickory’s Restaurant
Overcome the yips this Eid Al Adha and enjoy a brunch at Hickory’s Restaurant. Stacked full of mezzah, salads, soup, lamb ouzi as well as a special sweets corner prices start from Dhs150.
Dhs150 (food), Dhs299 (unlimited house drinks). Fri Jul 23 12.30pm-3.30pm. Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 404 3077).
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July 24
Round up the gals at Barfly by Buddha-Bar
The gals got different timetables to you? No worries. Barfly by Buddha-Bar, the classy Venetian Village joint, is hosting a ladies’ month where gals can get Dhs99 for unlimited selected bevvies from 8pm to 11pm. No more excuses.
Dhs99; 8pm-11pm, The Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal (056 177 7557).
July 25
Catch the sunset at Diablito Food & Music
Does three hours of unlimited pizza and selected house drinks while watching the sun go down sound good thing to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021? Then get yourself down to this rooftop bar on Yas Marina every day of the week except Tuesday and Sunday.
Dhs175. Wed-Sat, Mon 6pm-midnight. Yas Marina (02 565 1175).
July 26
Lunch is served at Shang Palace
Need some energy to get you through until the end of the day? Head to Shang Palace where Dhs138 will enable you to gobble up as much as you want from the buffet in July 2021.
From Dhs138. Daily noon-3pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri (02 509 8888).
Kayak the Eastern Mangroves on International Mangrove Conservation Day
What better way to spend International Mangrove Conservation Day than by enjoying a paddle along one of Abu Dhabi’s most stunning areas of natural beauty, the Eastern Mangroves. Want to know what it’s like? Check out Time Out’s day on the water here.
July 27
Reach for the roof at CLYMB Abu Dhabi
Gals can get themselves a special discount on Tuesday July 6 and Tuesday July 27 at CLYMB Abu Dhabi from 5pm to 9pm. Enjoy a 60-minute experience on the wall for Dhs120 or two flights in the skydiving chamber for Dhs235.
From Dhs120. Tue Jul 6, Tue Jul 27 5pm-9pm. Yas Island, yasisland.ae (600 51115).
July 28
Be bowled over at the Ultimate Sports Academy
Show off your skills with the willow and cork at the Ultimate Sports Academy where you can refine your bowling or stroke play with one-on-one coaching sessions from the masters of the sport in July.
Prices vary. Ultimate Sports Academy, Zayed City, ultimate-ca.com (056 455 9848).
July 29
Explore the Cultural Foundation
Learn about Arab art history at the Murals of History exhibit at the Cultural Foundation.
Free. Sat-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 2pm-7pm. Qasr Al Hosn, culturalfoundation.ae/en/event/mural-history.
July 30
Crank up your weekend with The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Getting away on a cheeky staycation is one of the best things to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021 and at The Abu Dhabi EDITION you can whip yourself into shape with the CRANK staycation package. Two day-stay, CRANK spinning class, brunch at Annex and brekkie in Alba Terrace for Dhs1,500 for two people. That’s a cool thing to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2021.
Dhs1,500 (two people). Fri Jul 30-Sat Ju1 31. Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
Sushi overload at Buddha-Bar Beach
Salivate over sushi? Then book yourself a spot at this uber cool brunch on Saadiyat Island where from Dhs325 you can sip on unlimited drinks and gorge on as much sushi as you like.
Dhs325 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house drinks), Dhs525 (premium drinks). Fri 1pm-4pm, 7pm-midnight. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort (02 498 8888).
July 31
Visit Silk & Spice
The doors are back open and it’s time to sample some tasty flavours of Thailand at this sophisticated joint.
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, W Corniche Rd, sofitelabudhabicorniche.com (02 813 7777).
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