Looking for something amazing to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi? It’s Friday, and you know what that means: it’s time to start planning your weekend.
From brand new art exhibits across the city, to cool eateries that you definitely want to try (including Abu Dhabi’s first cat café) there’s so much to do this weekend in the capital.
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Hungry this weekend? Click here for the best spots to eat and drink in Abu Dhabi.
If you haven’t booked brunch yet this weekend, click here for the city’s best brunches.
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Get spooked at the Sheikh Zayed Festival horror house
There are loads of things to do at the Sheikh Zayed Festival, especially on the weekend. Looking to get spooked? Head to the House of Fear to test your courage against the scary house, which features horror rooms for visitors to pass through. There is also an escape room, with clues leading you through the maze.
For extreme sports to try in the UAE, click here.
Until Fri Apr 1, open daily 4pm-midnight. Al Wathbah South (800 555).
Throw it back to the ’90s at Manarat Al Saadiyat
Wish you were living in the ’90s? Zemanna is a new exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat that explores life in the UAE during that time and is open now. Tickets are Dhs45 per person. It will be running until Monday June 13, so there will be plenty of time to see it, and soak up the nostalgia.
Click here to learn more about Zemanna.
Dhs45. Mon Jan 17 to Mon June 13. Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island tickets.virginmegastore.me/ae/.
Have a Detroit-style slice of pizza at Yas Bay Waterfront
Emmy Squared is open now at Yas Bay Waterfront and it’s bringing square pizzas to the capital. This is the first international branch of Emmy Squared, which started in Williamsburg, New York and has since spread across the USA.
Click here for Time Out’s first look at Emmy Squared.
Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island. emmysquaredpizza.com.
Ladies’ Day at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Women of Warner is back at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. It’s the first ladies-only event of the year and it’s coming to the epic theme park on Friday January 28 from 6pm to 10pm. There are 29 rides and immersive attractions. Ladies can also meet favourite DC heroes and characters, plus, enjoy shopping and dining.
Looking for more ladies’ nights in Abu Dhabi? Click here for a great night with the gals.
Fri Jan 28, 6pm-10pm. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island wbworldabudhabi.com.
Play with cats at Abu Dhabi’s first cat café
Looking to sip coffee and play with some adorable cats? Meow Café has all of tha. It offers playtime with its kittens as well as a full menu of coffees and pastries. Coffees are between Dhs20 and Dhs25, and one hour of playtime with the cats will costs Dhs45 for adults and Dhs35 for kids under the age of ten.
For the prettiest cafés in Abu Dhabi, click here.
Open daily, 10am-10pm. Al Muneera @meowcafe.ad, meowcafe.ae.
See the new exhibition at the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Ready to dive into global history? There is a new exhibition on at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and it’s bringing one of the world’s most iconic palaces to Abu Dhabi. Versailles and the World will be on from Wednesday January 26 to Saturday June 4. It tells the story of Versailles and the French royal court.
Click here to read more about the new exhibition.
Wed Jan 26 to Sat June 4, Saadiyat Island, louvreabudhabi.ae.
Take the Warehouse 421 Culture Bus to Quoz Arts Fest
Abu Dhabi’s Warehouse 421 is bringing back the Culture Bus, with road trips to key cultural institutions and events around the UAE this winter. On Saturday January 29, the bus is going to Quoz Arts Fest at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai. The festival will have live music, food trucks, outdoor installations, exhibitions and markets. Arrive at least 10 minutes before the bus leaves at 10am. It departs from Alserkal at 5pm.
Click here to learn more about the Quoz arts fest.
Sat Jan 29, 10am-5pm. Warehouse 421, Zayed Port, warehouse421.ae.
Try one of Dubai’s favourite cafés in Abu Dhabi
Mamsha Al Saadiyat is a favourite spot in the city, and it’s bringing Society Café to Abu Dhabi. Society Café serves up all the types of coffee and offers a range of food options, too. You’ll need to book a reservation in advance.
For the very best places to eat at Mamsha, click here.
Mon-Fri 8am-11pm; Sat-Sun 8am -midnight (bookings). Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island @societyuae resto.guru/societyad/book (02 886 7735).
Watch Nightmare Alley in UAE Cinemas
Headed to the movies this weekend? Nightmare Alley is an American neo-noir psychological thriller film. It is based on the 1946 novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Toni Collette, Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett. It is directed by Guillermo del Toro.
For more movies to watch in UAE cinemas this weekend, click here.
Rated 15+.
