9 awesome things to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi

Maritime Festivals, swimming events, fashion shows and more.

Friday; the six best letters in the English language are here and this weekend in Abu Dhabi we have an epic schedule of things to do.

From swimming for a good cause to learning about the culture and history of Abu Dhabi, there won’t be a dull moment in the emirate.

Are you ready for the weekend?

Here are some top things to do for the weekend in Abu Dhabi.

 

DIVE INTO CULTURE

 

9 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend In Abu Dhabi

The Maritime Heritage Festival docks on Al Bahar Beach this weekend where you can discover the city’s history with the sea. For more information visit the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

 

MASTER THE WAVES

 

Al Dhafra Water Festival 2022

Catch a Marwah Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, Tafrees Traditional Race, live music, sport and more at the 13th edition of the Al Dhafrah Water Festival this weekend. For more information visit Turathuna

SOAR HIGH

 

Kite Fest 2022 Abu Dhabi

Send your mood soaring this weekend in Abu Dhabi with a visit to Kite Fest 2022 at Anantara Sir Bani Island where there are prizes for the most creative and largest kites. For more information email [email protected]

 

STRUT!

 

Middle East Fashion Week

It’s time to get on your most fabulous outfit and swagger your way down to The Agenda for Middle East Fashion Week in Dubai. For more information visit Middle East Fashion Week

 

PICK UP A BOOK

 

Abu Dhabi Reads

Abu Dhabi Reads will be taking place at Umm Al Emarat Park where you can peruse through some of the world’s favourite novels. For more information visit Umm Al Emarat Park

 

CHILL OUT

 

W Abu Dhabi Yas Island Earth Hour

Take time out this Saturday in Abu Dhabi to relax to the sounds of Abri at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island for Earth Hour. For more information visit W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

 

GO ELECTRIC 

 

Electrofest Spring 2022 Nyu Abu Dhabi

The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi is inviting you to electrify your plans this weekend in Abu Dhabi with the hosting of ElectroFest 2022. For more information visit The Arts Center at NYUAD

 

PACHAMAMA

 

Pachamama Vakava Earth Month

VaKaVa is hosting a special dining event this weekend which celebrates the humble honeybee with a ‘bee-autiful’ menu. For more information visit Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

 

And that is your weekend in Abu Dhabi.

 

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Matt Cassidy

When he is not hunting for the latest piece of Abu Dhabi news, Matt is ticking off his UAE bucket-list experiences (although he does love to take a break to test out the fine restaurants and bars of the capital). An armchair sports lover, he is on a personal mission to attend every sporting event in the UAE to make out for most likely missing the big one in Doha in November.