15 brilliant things to do this week in Abu Dhabi

Belt out classic tunes with Abu Dhabi Choral Group at NYUAD Arts Centre
It’s time to clear those pipes and enjoy an online sing-a-long with Abu Dhabi Choral Group as it performs its Scene It? Sing It? musical review at NYUAD Arts Centre. The premise? You watch a scene from a famous drama or poem and then enjoy a song. Simple. You can buy tickets online at nyuad-artscenter.org, but how much you pay is up to you.
From Dhs5 (VAT excluded). Mon Jun 21 starts 8pm. NYUAD Arts Centre, nyuad-artscenter.org.

Bop on down to the hip-hop exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat
Checkity check out this funky exhibit at Manarat Al Saadiyat which is showing outside the USA for the first time. Sift through four decades of hip-hop culture including photographs, albums, magazine covers and memorabilia which features images of the genre’s big names like Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G, Salt-N-Pepa and more.
Dhs30. Until June 30, open daily 10am-8pm. Gallery M, Saadiyat Culture District, Saadiyat (02 657 5800).

Bring a smile to your face with yoga at Bodytree Studio
Did you know your face holds a lot of tension? Combat those wrinkles and rejuvenate your (obviously good) looks with a sesh of face yoga at Bodytree Studio for International Yoga Day. You’re going to literally turn that frown upside down. For more awesome yoga classes in Abu Dhabi click here.
From Dhs80. Bodytree Studio. Al Manhal, www.bodytreestudio.com/classes/yoga (02 443 4448).

Bury a tasty Euro 2020 deal
The football is in full swing and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. Abu Dhabi is showing it can live up to the expectations with tonnes of footy-centric food and drinks deals. At Abu Dhabi Golf Club, fans can play daily football fantasy games with the chance to win buckets of hops and, if you’re a Fan Zone Card holder, you can enjoy drinks from as little as Dhs25. Fancy a football bar for Euro 2020? Head to the home of the Man City supporters club, Blu Sky Lounge, and get yourself Dhs24 pints of hops during the 90 minutes. For all Euro 2020 deals in Abu Dhabi click here.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club: Dhs25 (selected house drinks). Khalifa City A (056 536 2230). Blu Sky Lounge: Dhs24 (pints of hops). Southern Sun Abu Dhabi (02 818 4888).

Expand your horizons and network at Warehouse 421
Build on your connections in the creative world by joining other like-minded people and professionals at the Let’s Find Each Other workshop at Warehouse 421. Meet the likes of marketers, PR, and reporters and examine the biases, assumptions and defenses they carry into social interactions.
Free. Tue Jun 22, 7pm-8.30pm. Mina Zayed (02 6768803).

Feast like a champion at award-winning Zuma
When it comes to fine dining in the Galleria Mall, there is no better according to the readers of Time Out than Zuma. The world-renowned Japanese restaurant is loved all over the globe for its wonderful sushi and tempura and you can sample all the dishes here in the capital. To see the rest of the winners from The Galleria’s Diner’s Choice Awards 2021 click here.
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 401 5900).

Get active this Global Wellness Week at Etizan
Start the journey to your summer bod (finally) with a range of free fitness classes at Erth’s Etizan fitness centre. From spin classes and boot camps to aqua aerobics and Zumba and more, you can get those sweet endorphins this week for absolutely zip.
Free. Mon Jun 21-Fri Jun 25, times vary. Erth Abu Dhabi, Al Maqta erth.ae/fitness.

Go for a cheeky midweek getaway at Traders Hotel
There’s no need to wait for the weekend to treat yourself to a staycation. At Traders Hotel, guests can grab themselves a top summer deal which sees an all-inclusive stay at the hotel for Dhs500 per night. Nice.
Dhs500 (per night). Qaryat Al Beri, Al Maqta (02 510 8888).

Have a spot of tea at Al Meylas
Mini-sandwiches, cakes, buns and plenty of cuppas, afternoon tea is definitely something not to missed out on in Abu Dhabi and, at Al Meylas, you can get all this for Dhs250 per couple sharing. Pinkies up.
Dhs250 (two people). Daily 4pm-7pm. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).

Improve your cycling game at Zayed Sports City
You can never be too good at anything and when it comes to cycling we can always upgrade our skills. At Zayed Sports City, Gulf Multi Sport holds a range of programmes from beginner to intermediate so that you can well and truly handle those bars.
Dhs504. Wed 7pm-7.45pm. Zayed Sports City (02 403 4222).

Nail a quick round at Al Ghazal Golf Club
Break out the yellow golf balls and enjoy a quick round of golf in the evening at one of the friendliest golf courses in the capital. A round of nine is Dhs150 but should you fancy only practicing your swing, head to the driving range where a bucket of 50 balls is Dhs26. For golf rates in Abu Dhabi this summer click here.
Golf course: Dhs150 (round of nine), Dhs220 (round of 18) daily 7am-until dark (last tee-off is 4pm). Driving range: Dhs26 (bucket of 50 balls). Daily 8am-11pm. Masdar City (02 505 3314).

Potter around at the Cultural Foundation
Recreate your very own movie scene with a pottery class at the Cultural Foundation. Explore the various exercises that takes place into crafting clay including wheel throwing, hand building and surface decoration.
Dhs630 (four classes). Sun 3pm-6pm, Wed 10am-1pm. Al Marsam Al Hor (02 657 6348).

Round up the gals together for a ladies’ night at Ybar
Ladies start the weekend a night early with this popular joint in the Yas Island Rotana. For Dhs99, girls get free-flowing drinks and 50 percent lopped off mains and bar bites every Wednesday.
Dhs99. Wed noon-2am. Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island (02 656 4000).

Tickle the taste buds with Thai fare at Benjarong
The world famous Thai chain has pleased palates all over the world with its awesome dishes from the southeast Asian country and it certainly put a smile on our face when we visited. Want to know more? Check out Time Out’s review here.
Dusit Thani, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, Al Muroor Road (02 698 8888).

Treat the old man to something special this Father’s Day
Our Dads are top blokes and on one day every year we get to shower him with much deserved praise. Kick off his day with a relaxing session at Bodylines in the Park Rotana Hotel where he can get 50 percent off all treatments in the spa. For dinner, bring him to Jazz@PizzaExpress where all dads receive two for the price of one on starters, salads, mains, desserts, house bevvies and selected mixed drinks. For more Father’s Day deals in Abu Dhabi click here.
Bodylines: Dhs187.50. Mon Jun 21. Park Rotana, Near Khalifa Park. (02 657 3325).