14 super things to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi

The best things to do in Abu Dhabi over Eid al-Adha

Thursday
Don’t miss the Abstraction and Calligraphy exhibit at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Enjoy a spot of abstract art? Then get straight to Louvre Abu Dhabi where you can check out the works of Henri Matisse, Paul Klee, Joan Miró, Lee Ufan, André Masson, Dia Azzawi, Jackson Pollock and more in the ‘Abstraction and Calligraphy – Towards a Universal Language’. Did you know abstract art was influenced by Asian and North African calligraphy? Now you do. But you better be quick as it closes on Saturday June 12.
Dhs60. Until Jun 12 Tue-Sun 10am-6.30pm. Saadiyat (600 565566).

Get on a super sundowner deal at Brick Rooftop Kitchen & Bar
Fancy one last rooftop sundowner? Brick Rooftop Kitchen & Bar is offering up a super deal which sees you get 50 percent off grub and drinks from 5pm to 11pm. However, it’s only available until Friday June 4 so hurry.
50 percent off (food and drinks). Until Fri Jun 4, 5.30pm-11.30pm. Aloft Hotel, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (054 994 2289).

Go for a refreshing detox staycation on Zaya Nurai Island
We all need some R&R and Zaya Nurai Island is serving up a cracking staycation deal for those who don’t want to interrupt their health kick. The offer includes full board, signature detox bath for two and a one-hour yoga class while looking out towards the gulf. Sign us up.
From Dhs8,500 (two nights). Until Sun Sep 5. Nurai Island, zayanuraiisland.com (02 506 6212).

Make Thursday a golden night at Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Swing round to the iconic golf club this Thursday and enjoy a plate of barbecue goodies, one house beverage and pool access for Dhs99. You can even hole yourself a discount on shisha as well while listening to Ibiza beats.
Dhs99. Thu-Fri 6.30pm-11pm. Khalifa City A (056 536 2230).

Friday
Bag a bargain at one of Abu Dhabi’s thrift shops
There ain’t nothing like a cheeky purchase that doesn’t break the bank and in the capital there is always a little gem lurking around in one of the thrift shops. So bag some tags and find those come-ups because it’s time to go thrift shopping. To check out some of Abu Dhabi’s best thrift stores click here.

Brunch it up at Oak Room
The brunch at this uber suave gentlemen’s club is back and it is dishing out mountains of meat including Loch Fyne oysters, beef tartar, USDA prime tenderloin, phoenix wagyu rump, Australian lamb rack and fish and chips for three hours every Friday. And did we mention there are unlimited drinks? Boom.
Dhs245 (soft drinks), Dhs385 (house drinks), Dhs485 (bubbly). Fri 12.30pm-5pm (three hour package). The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).

Explore the desert with Al Badeyah Eyes Tourism
You haven’t been to the desert yet? What have you been doing? This Friday you can get yourself an amazing deal on overnight desert safari that includes, dinner, camping, pick-up, barbecue dinner, brekkie, dune bashing, camel and horse rides and more for Dhs200. To join, sign up to Abu Dhabi Desert Adventures Group on meetup.com and be at StarBucks in Al Wahda Mall for 3pm.
Dhs200. Fri 3pm-Sat 9am. Pickup Al Wahda Mall, www.meetup.com/Abu-Dhabi-Desert-Adventurers-Group/events/bslbfryccjbgb/.

Gobble a curry-battered fish and chip at Punjab Grill, Abu Dhabi
Forget about salt and vinegar and have a plate of fried fish ambarsari at Punjab Grill this Fish & Chips Day. Nile perch is covered in crunchy batter infused with subcontinental flavours. The dish comes with sweet potato fries and Makhani mayo and sweet and sour tamarind chutney. Yum.
Dhs67. Open daily 12.30pm-midnight. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal (02 449 9839).

Have a moonlight dip at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi
Let’s go swimming this weekend – at night. Cove Beach Abu Dhabi has launched a new Moonlight Swim sundowner package allowing ladies and gents to beat the heat and enjoy a pool day (or is that pool night?). Swim until 11pm and get a hold of unlimited bevvies for three hours. That’s cool.
Dhs149 (ladies), Dhs249 (gents). Fri 8pm-11pm. Makers District, Al Reem (056 398 7895).

Neon nights at Yas Waterworld
Too much vitamin D and not enough vitamin neon? Well that is about to change as Yas Waterworld will be glowing from Friday June until Friday August 27. Enjoy a splash in the dark or simply float along in the UAE’s only neon-lit river as the waterpark turns into one big giant glow stick. After hours water party? We’re in.
From Dhs290. Fri Jun 4 to Fri Aug 27, 10am-10pm. Yas Island. www.yaswaterworld.com/en/themed-experiences/neon-nights.

Saturday

Full grape, half price at The Warehouse
Love grape, mixed drinks and Spanish mixed drinks? Of course you do, and at The Warehouse, you can get all of the above for only 50 percent from opening to closing on Saturday. That’s what we like to hear.
50 percent discount (house grape, mixed drinks and Spanish mixed drinks). Sat 4pm-1am. Pearl Rotana, Al Arabi St, Al Khaleej (02 307 5552).

Light up your night with Yin Yoga at Beach Rotana Hotel
Ladies, don’t be annoyed you missed your yoga sesh in the morning. The Beach Rotana Hotel is hosting a Yin Yoga session by candlelight to help you relax on a Saturday evening before the beginning of the working week.
Dhs130 (ladies only). Sat Jun 5 8pm-9.15pm. Beach Rotana Hotel, Tourist Club Area, Al Zahiyah (050 3528640).

Start the day right with a brekkie at Medi Terra
Reward yourself this weekend with brekkie made by someone else. For Dhs90 at Medi Terra, you can gobble up a mighty breakfast including truffle hollandaise eggs benedict with turkey ham, button mushrooms and poached eggs atop an English muffin, or gorge on the Medi Terra breakfast with roasted baby potatoes, sautéed veal bacon, scrambled eggs and pain viennois or plump for avocado sour dough toast with piquillo pepper marmalade, pickled red onion and feta. Not a bad way to start Saturday, huh?
Dhs90. Fri-Sat 10am-noon. Marsa Al Bateen Marina (02 633 6366).

Round up the boys for a gents’ night at Stills
Get the boys together this Saturday for unlimited tapas, mixed Spanish drinks and house drinks for Dhs249 for four hours at Stills. Lads, lads, lads.
Dhs249. Sat 8pm-midnight. Crowne Plaza, Yas Island (02 656 3066).