Things are very much the same yet different.
There’s been a change in the UAE, as you know, and it’s still feels a bit odd, right? We’re talking about the new weekends in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, of course.
But as always, the capital takes such changes in its stride.
Abu Dhabians, of course, know how to have a good time over the weekend regardless on which days it falls.
And naturally, Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life is a purveyor of all things Abu Dhabi and as the switch into the new-look weekend is made, we remind you of just a few ideas that promise to add sparkle to your new weekend vibe.
GO WILD IN NATURE
The weekend is about destressing after a long week of work and one great way to release the tension is to head to the wilds.
Does that mean travelling 100s of kilometres to leave the urban sprawl far behind?
Well, not in Abu Dhabi, for here nature lives harmoniously side by side in or close to the city.
Jubail Mangrove Park is a prime example, as is Eastern Mangroves, where in both locales, nature in the fullest beckons you to breathe deeply and leave those urban thoughts far behind.
ENTERTAIN ME
Dine, sway to the music and forget your cares down on Yas Bay Waterfront, the capital’s latest entertainment hub located on Yas Island.
Take in a show at Etihad Arena, saunter along the waterfront before heading to a restaurant where the dining opportunities are simply immense, where a Trilogy by Buddha-Bar comes alive and Mediterranean, Indian and Asian cuisine collide.
Join the night crowd for a hedonistic night at Lock, Stock & Barrel or make a splash and be seen at the world-renowned Café Del Mar, the first outlet in the Middle East.
THE BEST OF THE BRUNCH
Kiss goodbye to the famous Friday Abu Dhabi brunch that so many of us looked forward to on the first day of the weekend.
But fret not. Saturday is the new Friday and voilá, welcome to Saturday brunch, which for our gastronomic pleasure is being served at the best hotels and restaurants across the capital.
Not sure which one to book? Allow us to lend a helpful hand – just turn the pages to the Gourmet Getaways & Foodie Feasts section for a rather delicious list in our Saturday Brunch roundup.
Bon appétit!
A GOOD ROASTING
If Saturday is for brunching, and partying of course, then Sunday must be a day of rest, one to kick back on and enjoy family time.
And when families and friends gather, it must also mean it is time for those immense family feasts. Naturally, the Great British roast is up there with the best of feasts.
Enjoy the new weekend!
