The long weekend is almost here and if you’re still wondering about where to go and what to do, consider your planning woes solved! Now that we’ve brought you seven of the most amazing things to do in the capital over the four-day Eid holiday, get ready for an epic time this weekend!
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Art lovers wouldn’t want to miss the exhibition Furusiyya: The Art of Chivalry Between East And West that’s taking place at the newly reopened Louvre Abu Dhabi from Tuesday to Sunday between 10am and 6:30pm. With more than 130 artifacts on display, there’ll be much to learn and be amazed at this weekend! Advance booking required.
Location: Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island | Contact info: 600-565 566
Yas Drive-in Cinema
Catch some of your favorite movies at the Yas Drive-in Cinema this Eid weekend: Training Day plays on Thursday, July 30, Shazam on Friday, July 31, and Baby Driver on Saturday, August 1. Your ticket price of AED 160 will include popcorn, soft drinks, water and chocolate. But if you need anything more, you can always order it from your car. Only five people per car allowed. Doors open at 7pm.
Location: Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island | Visit www.reelcinemas.ae
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Take a ride on the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa and live to tell all about it this Eid weekend at theme park Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. The venue is pushing for a contactless experience so you'd be wise to download the official app for further guidance. Tickets are priced at AED 295. Venue opens at 11am.
Location: Yas Leisure Drive | Contact info: 600-511 115
CLYMB
Challenge yourself and see just how high you can go at CLYMB this long weekend. There’s a 43m high climbing wall that you might want to conquer, or simply make a beeline for the world’s widest flight chamber. You can start off with any of the four walls inside–each with its own level of difficulty. Advance booking is required.
Location: Yas Island | Contact info: 600-511 115
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Explore any of the five lands at the indoor theme park Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi this Eid weekend: Metropolis, Gotham City, Cartoon Junction, Dynamire Gulch and Bedrock. With 29 rides, restaurants and attractions, don’t expect a single dull moment during your visit.
Location: Yas Island | Contact info: 600-511 115
Saadiyat Beach Club
How about three days of Eid brunch?! Head to Saadiyat Beach Club from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 1 for an epic three-day brunch. Taking place from 1pm to 4pm, dig into all your favorite dishes from a sharing menu that will be served straight from the kitchen to your table. Prices start from AED 299 per person.
Location: Exit 14, Saadiyat Island | Contact info: 050-929 0936
Urban Kitchen
Craving traditional Arabic dishes this Eid? Enjoy a special Eid feast for AED 185 at Urban Kitchen at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi on Friday, July 31 from 7pm to 10:30pm. What’s on the menu?! Everything from lamb ouzi to shawarma! There’ll also be live cooking and carving stations dotted across the venue. Book now!
Location: Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi | Contact info: 02-698 8137
**Pictures courtesy of venue's socials**
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Art lovers wouldn’t want to miss the exhibition Furusiyya: The Art of Chivalry Between East And West that’s taking place at the newly reopened Louvre Abu Dhabi from Tuesday to Sunday between 10am and 6:30pm. With more than 130 artifacts on display, there’ll be much to learn and be amazed at this weekend! Advance booking required.
Location: Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island | Contact info: 600-565 566
Yas Drive-in Cinema
Catch some of your favorite movies at the Yas Drive-in Cinema this Eid weekend: Training Day plays on Thursday, July 30, Shazam on Friday, July 31, and Baby Driver on Saturday, August 1. Your ticket price of AED 160 will include popcorn, soft drinks, water and chocolate. But if you need anything more, you can always order it from your car. Only five people per car allowed. Doors open at 7pm.
Location: Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island | Visit www.reelcinemas.ae
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Take a ride on the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa and live to tell all about it this Eid weekend at theme park Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. The venue is pushing for a contactless experience so you'd be wise to download the official app for further guidance. Tickets are priced at AED 295. Venue opens at 11am.
Location: Yas Leisure Drive | Contact info: 600-511 115
CLYMB
Challenge yourself and see just how high you can go at CLYMB this long weekend. There’s a 43m high climbing wall that you might want to conquer, or simply make a beeline for the world’s widest flight chamber. You can start off with any of the four walls inside–each with its own level of difficulty. Advance booking is required.
Location: Yas Island | Contact info: 600-511 115
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Explore any of the five lands at the indoor theme park Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi this Eid weekend: Metropolis, Gotham City, Cartoon Junction, Dynamire Gulch and Bedrock. With 29 rides, restaurants and attractions, don’t expect a single dull moment during your visit.
Location: Yas Island | Contact info: 600-511 115
Saadiyat Beach Club
How about three days of Eid brunch?! Head to Saadiyat Beach Club from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 1 for an epic three-day brunch. Taking place from 1pm to 4pm, dig into all your favorite dishes from a sharing menu that will be served straight from the kitchen to your table. Prices start from AED 299 per person.
Location: Exit 14, Saadiyat Island | Contact info: 050-929 0936
Urban Kitchen
Craving traditional Arabic dishes this Eid? Enjoy a special Eid feast for AED 185 at Urban Kitchen at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi on Friday, July 31 from 7pm to 10:30pm. What’s on the menu?! Everything from lamb ouzi to shawarma! There’ll also be live cooking and carving stations dotted across the venue. Book now!
Location: Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi | Contact info: 02-698 8137
**Pictures courtesy of venue's socials**
Article published: 29th July, 2020