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3 things to do today in Abu Dhabi

Buy denim or go to the zoo

Friday, September 20

Dance underneath the stars: After a long, hot summer Yas Viceroy is relaunching its rooftop lounge, Skylite, tonight with special even Press Play. Free entry, free welcome drink, free tapas all night long and a great DJ line-up guarantees the perfect weekend of fun. There are prizes to be won and great offers on beverages. This is one party you don’t want to miss. 6pm-1am.
Skylite Rooftop Lounge, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 0600).

Buy denim: The Turkish brand Mavi, which means ‘blue’ in the language, has opened shop in Abu Dhabi Mall. Known for high-quality, great fitting, stylish jeans, this store definitely deserves a look.
Abu Dhabi Mall (02 645 4858).

Go to the zoo: The Emirates Park Zoo is a great place to take the kids to over the weekend. It is especially exciting for the little ones to be able to feed some of the animals. Tickets cost Dhs20 for adults and just Dhs5 for kids. The zoo is open from 9.30am to 8pm.
Emirates Park Zoo, Al Bahia www.emiratesparkzoo.com (02 563 3100).