Things to do on March 22
Splurge on second-hand goods: Shop guilt-free at a flea market in the ballroom of Sheraton Abu Dhabi. Most stalls flog books and clothes, with a few selling furniture or baby items. It’s free to visit. Go early for the decent stuff.
9am-3pm. Corner of Corniche East and Salam Street, www.sheratonabudhabihotel.com (02 677 3333).
Find out what Abu Dhabi sounds like: See this month-long exhibition by the American sound artist Bill Fontana, running until April 20. You can watch videos of sound recordings made all around the world.
Emirates Palace, Corniche West (02 690 9000).
Have a social Saturday: Seize the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors before the heat sets in. Head to Ornina on Saturdays to enjoy two-for-one speciality drinks. Make sure to reserve a table so
you can enjoy the marina view.
12pm-4pm. Ornina, Al Bandar (02 556 6090).
