Ten amazing things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend

Troon Family Fun Day at Yas Links Abu Dhabi

Taking place on Saturday March 7 Troon Family Fun Day promises top notch food and activities for the kids. There are several packages on offer including an international buffet as well as drinks.

From Dhs130, Dhs60 (kids four-ten), free (kids under four). Sat Mar 7 noon-4pm. Yas Links Abu Dhabi (02 404 3000).

Celebrate Holi festival at Namak by Kunal Kapur
A menu by chef Kunal Kapur, which serves up hand-crafted bites, will capture the spirit of the Indian festival.

Dhs170 per person, Dhs189 (with two drinks). Thu Mar 5, 7pm-11pm. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).

Decathlon Sports Weekend is back
You can take part in free fitness classes and sporting events on the weekends of March 6 and 7, 20 and 21, April 3 and 4 and 17 and 18.

Various dates. The Galleria Al Maryah Island
www.thegalleria.ae.

Get fit for free at Vogue Fitness

Vogue fitness on Yas Marina is offering free fitness classes such as CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting training sessions, plus personal training sessions to first-time users.
Daily 5.30am–9pm. Building 2, Yas Marina, (02 583 2380).

Brunch when you want

Tokyo Grill & Bar has launched a new weekend brunch that allows you to choose a time that suits you on Thursday or Friday. Head along any time between 12.30pm to midnight and you can tuck into sharing style dishes and unlimited drinks for two or three hours. Dishes on offer include a range of sushi, sashimi, grilled meats and more.

From Dhs250. Thu-Fri, 12.30pm-midnight. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta (050 696 9503).

Have a Holi party in Khalifa Park

Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Park will be lighting up for Holi with the Colours of Friendship event. Head along and you can enjoy live dhol music, traditional Indian food and drinks, a rain dance and more to celebrate the season.

Dhs25. Fri Mar 6, 10am-3pm. Khalifa Park www.facebook.com/events/1218191098371939

Enjoy a perfect steak

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is launching a pop-up steak house night that sounds right up our street. Taking place this Thursday (March 5), the pop-up – which will only host 26 people – will transform the popular venue’s lounge into a classic bar inspired by New York’s Gilded Age. Here, guests will be able to soak up a sophisticated but cosy ambience as they’re greeted with tasty drinks and canapés upon arrival before being seated and indulging in a flame-grilled Prime Porterhouse steak paired with a glass of full-bodied grape. Once you’ve polished off your plates, a Davidoff Master Blender will be on hand for a lesson. Booking is a must.

Dhs350. Thu Mar 5, 7pm onwards. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, Corniche West (02 694 4553).

Brunch for Dhs99

Stock Burger Co. has launched a brand new weekend brunch and quiz.
The Quiz and Fizz brunch will take place every Friday from noon to 4pm from March 6. Head along and you can get stuck in to a platter of sharing food paired with sparkling. Plus, during the party brunch there will also be a quiz and a selection of games to get your brain working and the good times flowing.

Dhs99 (ladies), Dhs199 (men), Dhs290 (couples), Dhs50 kids from six to 12. Fri noon-4pm, from Mar 6. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafeer Street (800 78625).

Check out the new kids’ zone at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has opened its brand-new family zone.
Kids can experience four new rides that are miniature versions of the theme park’s top attractions. Created specifically for mini thrill-seekers the family zone mirrors the more adult experiences of the park’s most iconic attractions including the world’s fastest rollercoaster, the Formula Rossa.

Little ones can now jump aboard the Formula Rossa Junior, Speedway Race, Flying Wings and the Turbo Tower, all designed for the younger adrenaline-junkies in the family. While the original Formual Rossi reaches speeds of 240km per hour, the scaled down version hits speeds of 45km per hour. Speedway Race, a colorful two-seater race car, is a smaller version of the Junior GP for tiny tots with a need for speed, while little wannabe pilots can take their seats on Flying Wings before soaring through the theme park. Turbo Tower takes dinky riders up, up and away, before dropping them back down for the ultimate zero-gravity fall experience.

From Dhs295. Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com.