Good food, fresh air and feel-good fun. Here’s all the best things to do in Abu Dhabi to make your week memorable
Plans looking a bit beige? Fix that. From park carnivals and Pilates sessions to tennis matches and chef collabs worth loosening your belt for, here’s your list of things to do in Abu Dhabi.
Go to the ADQ Community Carnival
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If you’re after easy, wholesome fun, this is it. The ADQ Community Carnival has inflatables, a picnic area with food trucks, kids’ workshops and an open-air cinema. This carnival offers many things to do. It’s relaxed, family-friendly and one of those rare outings where everyone finds something to do.
Location: Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi
Time: 4:30pm to 10pm
Cost: Dhs10
Contact: @adq.community, tickets via Ticketmaster
Try Reformer Pilates at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island
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Slow, controlled and quietly brutal in the best way, Reformer Pilates has landed at the Studio Gym. They offer flexible packages that includes private and duo options and added benefits such as spa, pool and beach access.
Location: Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Studio Gym, Saadiyat Island
Time: 7am to 9pm
Cost: From Dhs165 per session
Contact: (02) 811 4366, book via Technogym app
Watch world-class tennis
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The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open brings big serves, long rallies and serious talent to Zayed Sports City all week. It’s surprisingly family-friendly too, with affordable tickets and a laid-back stadium vibe. Grab a seat, snacks and settle in for a day of action.
Location: International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City
Time: 10:30am to 9pm
Cost: From Dhs30
Contact: Tickets via Platinumlist
Join 321 Sports this February
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If “this is the year I get fit” is still floating around your head, this deal helps. The Hudayriyat mega gym has dropped a new membership price with long hours and plenty of classes and facilities to keep things interesting. Open till 2am means no excuses.
Location: 321 Sports, Hudayriyat Island
Time: 7am to 2am
Cost: Dhs580 for 12 months
Contact: WhatsApp 054 998 6395
Plan ahead for the Kayan Wellness Festival
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If your idea of a good time involves yoga mats, deep breaths and a proper reset, bookmark this one now. The Kayan Wellness Festival takes over Fahid Island with talks, movement sessions, live music and spaces designed to slow everything down. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure weekend for mind, body and soul.
Location: Fahid Island
Time: February 6 to 8
Cost: From Dhs245
Special dining collabs this week for MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants
Alba Terrace x Beihouse
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Start with drinks, then settle in for a multi-course dinner that leans Mediterranean with Levantine twists. It’s relaxed terrace dining with plates made for sharing and lingering conversations.
Location: Alba Terrace, The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Time: 6pm, February 2
Cost: Dhs295 soft; Dhs395 house; Dhs495 bubbles
Contact: (02) 208 0000
Sand & Koal x Salsify at The Roundhouse
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Seafood takes centre stage here, moving from raw to wood-fired with a sunset-inspired menu. Expect bold flavours and a few artful touches without the fuss.
Location: Sand & Koal, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Time: From 7pm, February 2
Cost: Dhs650 food only; Dhs1,000 with pairing
Contact: (02) 690 7999
SUSHISAMBA x Kuuru
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Two kitchens, one 10-course Nikkei tasting menu. Half the dishes come from SUSHISAMBA, half from Jeddah’s Kuuru, so you get double the creativity in one sitting. Come hungry.
Location: SUSHISAMBA, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Time: From 6pm, February 4
Cost: Dhs550 per person
Contact: (02) 811 5882
Talea by Antonio Guida x Uliassi
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Six courses of Italian cooking that moves from comforting to clever. Think family-style flavours, polished technique and plates that feel special without trying too hard.
Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Time: From 7pm, February 4
Cost: Dhs750 food only; Dhs1,100 with pairing
Contact: (02) 690 7999
Butcher & Still x Khufu’s
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A classic steakhouse meets one of Egypt’s top restaurants for a one-night-only dinner. Expect familiar cuts alongside modern takes on Egyptian dishes. It’s hearty, flavour-packed stuff.
Location: Butcher & Still, Four Seasons Abu Dhabi
Time: Dinner, February 4
Cost: Dhs450; Dhs700 with pairing
Contact: (02) 333 2444
La Petite Maison x Cantina
French Riviera charm meets Italian pasta in this four-course crossover. It’s the kind of meal where you order a second glass without thinking and stay longer than planned.
Location: La Petite Maison, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island
Time: From 7pm, February 5
Cost: Dhs550
Contact: (02) 692 9600
Lebanese Terrace x Le Golfe
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A one-night Mediterranean mash-up blending Italian-Tunisian seafood with Levantine flavours. Expect fresh fish, bright herbs and dishes built for sharing.
Location: Lebanese Terrace, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Time: From 7pm, February 5
Cost: Dhs450 food only; Dhs700 with pairing
Contact: (02) 690 7999
