Your weekly guide to the best things to do in Abu Dhabi, from concerts and comedy to beach days Some weeks call for staying in. This is not one of them. From rock legends and poolside lounging to tacos, cosplay and a karaoke mic with your name on it, Abu Dhabi is stacked with things to do that practically beg you to leave the house. Bryan Adams at Saadiyat Nights Image supplied If you’re going to scream-sing one song this week, make it Summer of ’69. Bryan Adams is landing in Abu Dhabi for one night only, bringing that raspy,

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Dial up date night at these restaurants across Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Sharjah, designed to  suit every kind of couple If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day dinner in the Northern Emirates, you’re in the right place. From romantic seaside dining in Ras Al Khaimah, to cosy spots that transport you back in time in Khorfakkan, we’ve rounded up our favourite date night spots across the emirates. Shore House Set right on the sands of Al Hamra Beach, this coastal gem delivers front-row views of the Arabian Gulf, where sunset fades seamlessly into candlelit romance. The vibe is relaxed yet

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Sobremesa is Downtown’s newest Mexican escape The new Sobremesa is the kind of spot you’ll book again before you’ve even paid the bill and here’s why… The spot Set inside Souk Al Bahar in Downtown, Sobremesa is a homegrown Mexican and Spanish restaurant and bar that feels like a little escape from the hustle of Dubai. We grabbed a table outside and honestly? It’s such a peaceful pocket of the Souk. You’re not crammed in between crowds, you’re slightly tucked away, and it just feels calm. The kind of place where you can properly switch off, settle in, and take

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The desert won’t be the same Some sad news coming out for Dubai partiers and it’s that hotspot Terra Solis Dubai has closed down. It was one of Dubai’s most distinctive nightlife and staycation destinations, and the Tomorrowland-backed desert retreat was known for its music-fuelled weekends, poolside parties and luxe glamping stays. Since opening, Terra Solis carved out a niche all of its own, part festival, part resort, part after-dark playground offering something refreshingly different from the city’s beach clubs and nightspots. The venue had been open for four years. The reason that many reports have said is because developers

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For more than a decade, Burj Khalifa has been crowned as the tallest building in the world The long-held title of Burj Khalifa being the tallest building in the world could soon be gone, with not one but two mega towers planned in Saudi Arabia. A two-kilometre skyscraper planned for Riyadh The Rise Tower, a proposed mega-building in Riyadh that could be two kilometres high. If it gets the green light, the tower will be more than double the height of Burj Khalifa, which currently stands at 828 metres, and take the title of the tallest building. The project is

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The larger-than-life restaurant from Milan makes a suitably energetic splash in DIFC The spot Much-anticipated Gloria – the Dubai debut from restaurant heavyweights Big Mamma Group – has found a home in The Ritz-Carlton DIFC. Known and loved for their over-the-top décor, charming Italian hospitality, and menu of crowd-pleasing sharing plates, they’re looking to replicate the smash-hit success they’ve found in Europe in one of Dubai’s most competitive dining destinations. You’re greeted by a triple-height reception, where walls laden with rainbow-hued bottles that offer instant wow-factor. Once you enter the restaurant, the interiors are just as striking: kaleidoscopic hues, clashing

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And we’re going racing in Abu Dhabi once again The 2026 Formula 1 season is just weeks away, and fans are counting down the minutes until we hear the iconic words: ‘Lights out, and away we go!’ For those in the UAE – or planning to race over to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 – here’s some thrilling news: tickets go on sale on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 The news of the ticket sales appeared on the official Abu Dhabi GP website with a countdown timer. The tickets will officially be live at 11pm. We will be keeping our

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 Valentine’s staycations are the best way to reconnect If you need an excuse to have a staycation, especially a romantic one then Valentine’s Day is the perfect chance. Whether it’s an all-inclusive hotel by the marina, or a secluded desert hotel in RAK, there’s Valentine’s Day staycations offers here that will help you to spend some quality time with your loved one. Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa Head to Al Maha for a minimum two-night romantic escape and settle into the rhythm of the desert. Private pool villas, framed by open horizons and handcrafted interiors, create

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Lion in the Sun brings dinner above it all You can count on one hand the things most of us really look for in a restaurant in Dubai. For me, it’s the vibe, the food, and… the view. And just when I thought I’d seen them all, Lion in the Sun changed the game. Stepping onto the terrace, we walked straight to the edge, phones out, city below. One word: stunning. The Moon Bar’s full moon hangs above, the view of the city is endless, and that’s all it takes. High up at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, the view sets the

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