Hands up, who’s ready for the weekend in Abu Dhabi?
Good, because the capital is stacked with so many things to do that there’s no time to be chilling on the sofa.
From watching new cult-classics and devouring steaks to enjoying a kickabout and playing a round of golf, we’ve got your weekend plans covered.
Are you listening?
Here 15 cracking ways to make the weekend fly in Abu Dhabi.
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Thursday
Have a kickabout at Erth Abu Dhabi
Inspired by Italy’s win at Euro 2020? Show off your skills at Erth Abu Dhabi’s air dome for 60 minutes on one of the four pitches.
Dhs305 (60 minutes). Daily 7am-11pm. Khor Al Maqtaa. afoc.ae/en (052 497 5308).
Leash yourself a hotdog at Seven Dawgs
Check out the house of hotdogs where all ‘dawgs’ are made from halal meat and are themed around a superhero. Pass the mustard.
Sat-Wed 2pm-midnight; Thu-Fri 2pm-2am. Sheikha Fatima Park, Al Bateen (02 645 7733).
Sculpt your Thursday evening plans at RFLCT Creative Arts
Express yourself creatively this Thursday with a sculpture class at RFLCT Creative Arts, where Mohammed Farid Al-Qattan will teach you how to form clay and the various techniques on sculpting.
Dhs1,500 (six classes). Thu 5pm-7pm. Khalifa City A, rflct-arts.com.
Swing by Al Ghazal Golf Club
Get a quick nine in this weekend at this community golf club for Dhs150 on a Thursday and Dhs180 on Friday and Saturday.
Sun-Thu: Dhs150 (nine holes), Fri-Sat: Dhs180 (nine holes). 7am-until dark (last tee-off is 4pm). Masdar City (02 505 3314).
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Walk right into a (space) jam at this cinema
Get yourself to the closest movie house to see the latest iteration of the cult-classic Space Jam. But instead of Michael Jorden, LeBron James must lead the crew on the court against the Goon Squad. Excited? Check out the preview here.
Friday
Explore the natural world at Manarat Al Saadiyat
This weekend you can explore the natural world in mixed media with artist in residence Simrin Mehra Agarwal at Manarat Al Saadiyat.
Dhs50. Fri Jul 16 and Fri Jul 30 3pm-4.30pm. Saadiyat Island, manaratalsaadiyat.ae.
Get healthy in Al Ain with ZEROFAT
If you’re detoxing for the weekend then make a plan to get a mega meal from healthy eating specialists ZEROFAT, who are opening their new outlet in Al Ain on Friday.
Opens Fri Jul 16. Al Foah Mall, Abu Obayda Bin, Al Jarrah St, Al Ain, zerofat.ae.
Marvel at Mohamed Chabaa’s work at the Cultural Foundation
If you love all sorts of art then get yourself down to the Cultural Foundation, where the life’s work of Mohammed Chabaa, including paintings, sculptures, graphic art, interior design models and archival material, is being exhibited.
Free entry. Sat-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 2pm-7pm. Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Al Hosn, culturalfoundation.ae.
Spice up your life at India Palace
The Biryani Khass Festival is in full swing at India Palace and you can get your teeth into delicious biryanis, including including raan, noor mahal and corgi murgh, every day until August.
Prices vary. Until Aug 1. Various locations including Deerfields Mall and Tourist Club Area, indiapalace.ae.
Start a new project at the Terrace on the Corniche
This Friday, enjoy one of the newest brunches in town at the Terrace on the Corniche. Project Brunch sees brunchers tuck into the likes of Tomahawk steaks with foie gras, lobster and prawn thermidor, fresh oysters paired with, red prawns with scallop tartar and creamy mixed seafood gratin from Dhs345.
Dhs345 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (house drinks), Dhs595 (bubbly). Fri 12.30pm-4pm. St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, Corniche (02 694 4553).
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Saturday
Bag a bargain at Deerfields Mall
You can beat the heat by grabbing yourself some sizzling promotions at Deerfields Mall, where there is up to 80 percent off selected items. But you better hurry as the sale ends Saturday.
Until Sat July 17. Deerfields Mall, Al Bahyah, deerfieldsmall.com.
Feast on steak and grape at 49er’s
Wrap your lips around a juicy slab of steak alongside two sides and two glasses of grape for Dhs249 on Saturday from 5pm to 10pm at this Wild West themed bar.
Dhs249. Sat-Sun 5pm-10pm. Le Méridien, Tourist Club Area (02 645 8000).
Get into the game at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Celebrate the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy by checking out a live show at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. The Tune Squad will be facing off against the Goon Squad live and you can see it for Dhs295 (price includes access to 29 rides).
From Dhs295. Until Aug 28. Yas Island, wbworldabudhabi.com (600 511115).
Sample a Salt Mango at Yas Mall
Yas Mall’s Dhs500 million extension is partially opened and you can get yourself a sweet treat at the Salt Mango pop-up which will be in situ until August 9.
Until Mon Aug 9. Yas Mall, Yas Island, yasmall.ae.
Visit Sola Restaurant & Café
Like your cafés to serve gourmet, insta-tastic dishes but still retain a chill vibe? Then check out Sola Restaurant & Café in Sheikha Fatima Park. Need to know more? Check out Time Out’s review here.
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