Ready for a brand new week? We’ve been searching for the very best things to do in Abu Dhabi, and here’s the list. We’re racing into the week with drool-inducing dining experiences, the best cultural and sporting things to do, and the coolest activities to try.
There’s no need for Sunday blues, there’s plenty of fun things to do in Abu Dhabi this week.
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Want to have a drool-inducing dining experience or relax in one of the city’s best bars? Here are the best places for food and drink in Abu Dhabi.
Get into the arts. For everything cultural click here.
The most wonderful time of the year is around the corner. Wondering what to do for Christmas 2021 in Abu Dhabi? Click here for all the best activities.
Thanksgiving is coming up, too, click here for all the best ways to celebrate “Turkey Day” in Abu Dhabi.
Your week is sorted, let’s go.
Breakfast outside at Alba Terrace
Ready to start your day right? Super-cool hotel Abu Dhabi EDITION’s signature restaurant has a beautiful terrace surrounded by greenery. Enjoy your outdoor breakfast on the terrace while sinking your teeth into the likes of smoked salmon bagels, French toast, shakshouka and more. Go for the smoked salmon bagel, it’s a winner.
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Open daily 7am-11pm. Abu Dhabi EDITION, Masha Al Bateen (02 208 0000).
Check into the new Warner Bros. Hotel
Ready to say hey to Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck? Now you can hang out with them at a new hotel thanks to the opening of the Warner Bros. hotel. The world’s first WB Hotel opened in Yas Island Abu Dhabi on November 11 to officially welcome guests. We’re packing our bags.
To find out more about the new hotel here.
Yas Island. hilton.com/en/hotels/auhwbqq-the-wb-abu-dhabi-hotel
Eat the special National Day burger at Sola Restaurant & Café
Looking to celebrate the year of the 50th with a monster patty? Sola is serving up a burger with 50 spices to celebrate 50 years of history of the UAE. Located in the trendy Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Park area, Sola is surrounded by many of the city’s up-and-coming restaurants and cafés. It serves food that is both traditional and modern, with unexpected and beautiful plates. We’re planning to celebrate the UAE’s Golden Jubilee the best way we know how: with food. Sink your teeth into this dish asap – it’s only available from Thursday November 18 to Tuesday November 30.
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Until Nov 30. Sheikha Fatima Park Al Khalidiya, solacafe.com (02 546 3558).
Free Yoga at the Galleria Al Maryah Island
Do you love yoga? Are you after an outdoor spot to work on your downward dog and warrior poses? The Galleria Al Maryah Island is hosting a series of free outdoor yoga classes. From November 13, The Galleria is giving yogis the chance to work on their yoga practice at complimentary sessions led by professional instructors happening multiple times a week. The yoga sessions take place at Sky Park on Level Four on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8.30am to 9.30am.
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Free. Mon, Wed and Sat. 8.30am-9.30am. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, thegalleria.ae.
Join the festivities at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival
The Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is back with tonnes of cool things to do. There you’ll be able to experience Emirati heritage and culture through arts, crafts, food, customs and more. The festival will run from Thursday November 18 to April 1, 2022 at Al Wathbah, a suburban neighbourhood of Abu Dhabi near Bani Yas.
Read about ten awesome things to do at the festival here.
Nov 18 to Apr 1, 2022, open daily 4pm-midnight. Al Wathbah South (800 555).
Listen to brilliant beats at COYA Abu Dhabi
Fan of the jams? COYA Abu Dhabi is bringing some banging beats to the capital with live DJ nights that we can’t get enough of. Did you know this venue has its own record label? Check out these awesome tunes.
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Wed 9pm-1am, Thu-Fri 9pm-2am. Four Seasons Hotel, The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 306 7000).
Order a takeaway turkey from Circle Café
Looking to celebrate Thanksgiving a little early this year? We’ve got your turkey sorted. The feast starts at Dhs399 to feed a table of six, and you get a 6kg turkey to go, complete with trimmings from traditional stuffing to homemade mashed potato, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. You can add more onto your spread with a range of seasonal sides and add-ons, including roasted veggies, oriental rice, and pecan or pumpkin pie.
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Starting at Dhs399. Nov 7-Jan 15. Locations vary order.radyes.co/circle_cafe
Soak in the rays at the Abu Dhabi Corniche
The weather is gorgeous, and there’s no better place to be than outside. Lace up your sneakers, slap on some SPF, and get running (or biking, or walking, or… scooting). Basically, the Corniche is where it’s at.
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Free. Corniche Road.
See King Richard in UAE Cinemas
Going to the movies this week? King Richard (starring Will Smith as the titular character) is a film that follows the life of Richard Williams – Serena and Venus Williams’ father. He’s driven by a clear vision of their future with a plan to take his daughters from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons. The movie shows the power of family, perseverance and unstoppable belief. The film was directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green.
Read the Time Out review here.
Out Thursday November 18, rated PG
Taste the chicken katsu noodles at UDN
UDN is Abu Dhabi’s first house of udon, and it has captured our hearts ever since it arrived on the Abu Dhabi foodie scene. If your stomach is already growling, udon worry. The food is on the way. We spoke to Chef Masashi Miwa from UDN, who told us all about what makes this dish special. Feast your eyes.
Read more about the UDN hype dish here.
Open daily noon-11pm. Unlicensed. Showroom 1, Old Airport Road (050 648 9310).
