6 amazing things to do with the kids this weekend

Paint your own plate at Art House Café
If you’re looking for a low-key art activity that won’t break the bank, you should definitely try painting your own plate at Art House Café. For Dhs20 you get your own plate, paints and brushes. Watch the kiddos’ imaginations go wild on this unusual canvas and foster their creativity for an afternoon. You can add your plate to the wall that lines the café’s interior, or take it home with you as a souvenir. The café also serves kid-friendly food, snacks, and fresh drinks to have while you make your art.
Dhs20, 9am-12am. Al Bateen (02 666 0175).

If you’re looking for other awesome art classes in Abu Dhabi, look no further than our list.

Watch a film from a kayak at The Louvre AD
The Kayak Cinema Show is back at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Take the kids to catch a film screening out on the water, all from the comfort of a kayak. Screenings are scheduled for Saturday June 26 and Saturday July 3 at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm. The film will be projected onto the museum wall, and is a seven-minute piece called “Hair Love” about a young girl whose Dad helps her style her hair. Read the full scoop about the new kayak film experience here.
Dhs126. Jun 26, Jul 3, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm. Saadiyat Island (600 56 5566).

Four tickets for the price of three at Yas Waterworld
Do you want to have a splashing good time with the whole family this weekend? We have a wicked good summer deal, with four tickets for the price of three. If you’re vaccinated against COVID-19 you can also get 30 percent whipped off the entrance fee this summer. Ready to hit the slides with the little ones? Goggles and water-wings are on. Ready, set, splash.
Prices vary. Open Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm. Ongoing. Yas Island, yaswaterworld.com (600 511115).

Have a family pool day at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
It’s getting hot out there, which means it’s pool season in Abu Dhabi. If you fancy checking out a brand-new hotel on Yas Island, you should definitely book in a pool day at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island this weekend. Coming in at Dhs100 per person during the week and Dhs150 on the weekend, this pool day deal runs from 10am-6pm daily. Kids between the ages of six and 12 get in at half price. Just make sure you book in advance.
Dhs100 (Sun-Thu), Dhs150 (Fri-Sat), half price (six-12 years old). Daily 10am-6pm. Ongoing. Yas Bay, Yas Island (02 208 6873).

Visit a new restaurant near Soul Beach: Alkalime
Have you been looking for a feel-good restaurant that will give you and the kids a nutritious meal? Look no further than Alkalime: a new restaurant that’s now open on Soul Beach. Try the cauli-pizza for an unusual vegan pizza option, or the guacamole for a tasty snack the kids will love. Soul Beach is the perfect place for a family beach day, with lush white sands and pristine water it’s the getaway you didn’t know you needed. For the full review of Alkalime click here.
Open Sun-Thu 8am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10pm. Unlicensed. Soul Beach, Saadiyat Island (054 449 1547).

Join the virtual book club for kids
If you’ve been looking for a fun way to enjoy reading together as a family, you should definitely check out the virtual book club for kids at the Cultural Centre. The book club is free and runs online from 2pm-2.30pm. Each week there are fun themes with featured books and activities. During the interactive sessions, kids will discuss the week’s theme and books, share thoughts, play, learn and create together. Sometimes there’s nothing better than an evening in reading a good book. Visit the Cultural Foundation’s library for more family fun with books.
Thu 2pm-2.30pm. Virtual culturalfoundation.ae/en/event/Virtual-Book-Club-for-Kids