Why hello there weekend, we’ve been expecting you. Ready for some quality time with the family in Abu Dhabi? We’ve got seven brilliant things to do this Friday and Saturday that the little kids and big kids alike will love.
From dining deals at Yas Marina and discounted golf rounds for kids to a family staycay that is more thrill than chill, we’ve got your weekend in the capital sorted. Read on and make some plans.
Check out the West Bay food truck
Fancy a bit of grub on the Corniche beach with the kiddos? West Bay food truck is serving up some top eats to beach goers every weekend from noon to 7pm. With a range of American favourites, even the fussiest of little eaters will find something to sink their teeth into. Prices start from Dhs150 for resort access, with Dhs100 back to grab yourself and the kids some truck grub.
From Dhs150 (Dhs100 credit on food and drink). Fri-Sat noon-7pm. Corniche (02 692 4205).
Eat out at Yas Marina
Yas Marina has a whole whack of dining deals for little ones to keep them entertained all summer long. The area features dancing fountains, a shaded sponge floor playground, and loads of venues offering dining deals for kids, so there’s plenty to keep the entertained. Wondering where you should head to first? Boroughs café is offering a free cookie for kids plus colouring books and crayons while Mum and Dad kick back and have a coffee. Stars N Bars has a kids menu with a main course, soft drink, and dessert for Dhs30. Cipriani Yas Island is giving a free sorbet with every kids’ meal. Kids eat for free at Aquarium on Fridays and Saturdays from 1pm to 8pm. Finally, Diablito Food & Music is offering a special kid’s menu for Dhs50 from 3pm to 12am.
Yas Marina, Yas Island www.yasmarina.ae.
Enjoy breakfast at Café 28, Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Kick start your day the right way with a healthy brekkie at Café 28. For Dhs80 you can choose from a range of healthy dishes and wash them down with a smoothie, fresh juice, tea and coffee. Nice. Plus little ones between five and 12 will pay Dhs55, while kids under five are free.
Dhs80. Fri & Sat 6am-10.30am. Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Sas Al Nakhl (056 885 3555).
Get cultured at Louvre Abu Dhabi
If you haven’t visited the fascinating Emotions exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi, now’s the time. Kids aged between four and 10 can embark on an artistic adventure as they explore ten featured ten artworks and various interactive stations to help them communicate how they feel – a very important stage of child development. The exhibition aims to help them learn empathy, open expression, and letting go of bad feelings. Plus, it’s fun. And best of all, visitors who are 18 years and younger can visit Louvre Abu Dhabi for free, and, for accompanying adults, access to the children’s museum comes with the regular admission cost.
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island (600 565566).
Play golf at Troon Abu Dhabi
Fancy hitting the greens with your golf-mad kiddos? In July juniors playing with a fee-paying adult will play for free on the Championship course at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and both the Academy Course and Toptracer Range at Yas Links Abu Dhabi before 3pm during the week and after 3pm at the weekends.
www.troonabudhabi.com.
Staycation with the fam at Shangri-La Abu Dhabi
Dreaming of keeping cool in this heat? Shangri-La has a great offer for you and your crew to beat the heat. The hotel has a pool day pass that lets kids go free and who doesn’t love a money-saving family day out? You’ll pay Dhs248 per adult and for that price up to two children under six years old can swim for free. Winner. But there’s more, because the price of your pool pass is fully redeemable on food and beverages at Sofra, Shang Palace, and The Pool bar and restaurant. Grab the floats, the suncream and your kid’s hand and go make a splash.
Dhs248. Ongoing, Khor Al Maqta (02 509 8555).
Try a thrill-tastic family staycation at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Ready to have some serious fun this summer? Rates for the ‘Ultimate Staycation’ start from Dhs429 per person, per night and includes breakfast and access to either Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Yas Waterworld or Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi for the day and there are also optional add-ons to visit some of Abu Dhabi’s most popular attractions including Qasr Al Watan, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Hosn Abu Dhabi.
From Dhs429 (per person, per night – sharing in a double room). Ongoing. Yas Bay, Yas Marina www.yasisland.ae (02 208 6888).
