We’ve reached the weekend at long last, and everyone is looking forward to some family time. Here are all the fun activities you don’t want to miss out on doing with the kids this weekend in Abu Dhabi. It might be warming up out there, but there’s plenty to do with the brood indoors.
Make and Play at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Who doesn’t love to visit Louvre Abu Dhabi? With the gorgeous architecture and artwork to see, it’s a perfect afternoon activity. But did you know you can pre-book a “Make and Play” activity, linked to one of the artworks at the museum? This weekend you can create your very own flipbook, helmet, mask, costume, or paper horse, in four activity stations available with materials. Adult tickets cost Dhs50, but kids under 18 go free. The sessions on Friday and Saturday are from 11.30am-1.30pm, 2.30pm-4.30pm or 4.30pm-6.30pm.
Saadiyat Island, louvreabudhabi.ae (600 565566).
Shop the new mega Toys ‘R’ Us at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Toys, dolls, plushies, games and more. Young or old, who doesn’t love a big ol’ toy store? Toys ‘R’ Us, a well-known kids store is now open at The Galleria Al Maryah Island for you and your little ones to shop at this weekend.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island, thegalleria.ae (02 493 7400).
Take them down to Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Are you raising a little Matilda? (If so, you might want to check out the Matilda Cake at Parker’s in Umm Al Emarat Park). Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is finishing on Saturday May 29, and you don’t want to miss it before it’s gone. Virtual events this weekend include a poetry performance by Carlos Andrés Gómez, storytelling performances, and a cooking demonstration.
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, adbookfair.com (02 444 6900).
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Take a road trip to catch the Sharjah children’s literature festival
Make the trip to Sharjah for the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival. It ends on Saturday May 29, so you won’t want to miss out this weekend. There are lots of great activities to choose from including writing workshops, art classes, a colourful fashion show, theatre performances, and cooking and baking demonstrations.
Prices and locations vary. www.scrf.ae.
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Get them into noodles at UDN
It’s no secret that most kids love noodles, and Abu Dhabi now has its first udon noodle house that you should definitely try this weekend. Introduce your little ones to UDN and they’ll be begging to go back in no time. Thick, tangy noodles, a cute little venue, and family-friendly vibe? Sounds like the ideal place for a relaxed Friday family dinner.
Open daily noon-11pm. Old Airport Road (02 441 3037).
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Introduce them to spoken word
Rooftop Rhythms is the Middle East’s longest-running open mic night, with artists, musicians and poets presenting original material. The virtual grand slam finale competition is happening this Friday May 28, closing the season 9 lineup. Gather the family, grab some snacks, and spend a night in watching Abu Dhabi’s best contemporary performers show off their talents.
Streaming on Facebook, Youtube and nyuad-artscenter.org, www.nyuad-artscenter.org/en_US/events/2021/rooftop-rhythms/ (050 818 7317).
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