Father’s Day 2022 in Abu Dhabi is almost here. Wondering what to do with dad on the big day? We’re rounding up all the best things to do with Dads in the capital.
UAE Father’s Day is Tuesday June 21 and European Father’s Day is Sunday June 19, but whichever day you’re celebrating, there are plenty of things to do with dad for Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi.
Whether your partner is a great dad to the kiddos, or you’re lucky enough to have your own dad in Abu Dhabi – it’s time to start making some plans to celebrate the main man.
Looking to celebrate Father’s Day 2022 in Abu Dhabi? Get ready for these wicked activities, meals and deals for Dads in the capital.
Top meals out for Dads
Gents’ night at Lock Stock & Barrel
Want to take dad out for a drink or meal on Father’s Day? Head there on a Tuesday from 6pm to 1am and gents get four drinks and a dish for Dhs150. Ladies get unlimited drinks for the same price on the same night. It can be a perfect excuse to take papa out on the town.
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Dhs150 (four drinks, one dish). Tue 6pm-1am. Yas Bay Waterfront (04 423 8308).
Grills at Maté
Looking for a new restaurant to try with dad? This Lebanese-Argentinian fusion grills spot in Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi is open now with loads of options. The experience includes watching the chefs cooking over an open-fire brick grill. Sounds like a fun Father’s Day.
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Opened Fri May 6. Daily, 6.30pm-11pm (restaurant); 5pm-1am (bar, Sun-Thu), 5pm-2am (bar, Fri-Sat). Licensed. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, hyatt.com (02 407 1234).
Steak dinner at Coal Steakhouse
Does the Dad in your life love a good steak? Coal Steakhouse is a brand new steakhouse open now at the trendy Sheikha Fatima Park area. This spot serves premium cuts plus surf and turf options. There’s grilled chicken, proper loaded burgers, sushi and sashimi for Dad to tuck into.
Click here to read about Coal Steakhouse opening.
Sheikha Fatima Park, Al Khalidiya, instagram.com/coalabudhabi (056 996 9700).
Father’s Day 2022 activities
Bowling at Khalifa International Bowling Centre
This bowling alley at Zayed Sports City has a monster 40 lanes, making it the perfect place to get the whole family together for Father’s Day. You’ll never have long to wait to throw down a strike (or slam one into the gutter). The bowling alley is used by the national team, and it has even hosted the World Bowling Championship in days past, so the facilities are excellent. There are also ping pong tables and arcade games to hop on to if the pins aren’t falling your way.
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Open daily noon-midnight. Zayed Sports City (02 403 4200).
Jump around together at BOUNCE
Some papas are really just big kids, so if that sounds like your dad you could think about going to BOUNCE for Father’s Day. This trampoline park is ideal for anyone who can’t sit still. Plot a course through the springy arena and have a family competition to see who can bounce the highest.
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Open Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-midnight. Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, bounce.ae.
Padel tennis at Lets Padel Academy
Padel is really popular right now and it’s the perfect sport to play with Dad on Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi. Lets Padel Academy is located out in Mussafah and is a massive indoor padel facility. Grab a racket and get ready to crush the competition (Dads, look out).
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From Dhs340. Open daily, 7am-1am. Mussaffah, letspadelacademy.com (02 666 2241).
Pool Day at Al Maya Island
Jump on board a boat and head to this gorgeous island for Father’s Day. It’s just a ten-minute jaunt from Al Bateen Marina and is the ideal place to take dad for a soak in the sun and some fun by the pool.
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Sun-Thu: Dhs200 (with Dhs100 F&B credit); Fri-Sat: Dhs250 (with Dhs100 F&B credit) Dhs100 (kids six to 13 with Dhs50 F&B credit). Al Maya Island, almayauae.com (02 667 7777).
Treats for Father’s Day 2022
Kibsons
Not sure what to get dad for Father’s Day 2022? You can thank Kibsons for potentially saving Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi this year. With same or next-day delivery, you can sort out the gift at the tap of a button, even if you’ve left it very last minute. Order chocolates, grooming kits, fruit hampers for the health enthusiast dads, cakes, greeting cards, and barbecue packs for papas who love to barbecue.
From Dhs400. kibsons.com, (800 542 7667).
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