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.
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Sheikha Fatima Park to officially open in December

The park is some 46,000 square metres in size.

Abu Dhabi’s Year of the 50th National Day programme confirmed

Concerts, fireworks, airshows and more.

Four-day weekend for private sector workers for National Day

Private sector announcement expected to follow.

Driverless taxis to hit the road in Abu Dhabi

The first trip will take place later this month.

UAE updates land border entry protocols

The new measures affect daily commuters.

Fridays in Abu Dhabi are all about The White Brunch

Upgrade your Friday plans with Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort.

The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi: what to see

The new visitor attraction about which everyone is talking.

Fireworks display over Yas Bay Waterfront to mark UAE 50

There will also be live entertainment.

Ripe Market returns to Abu Dhabi this weekend

The market will pop-up in Masdar City.

Andy Murray confirmed for Mubadala World Tennis Championship

The final player of the tournament has been confirmed.

Under the sea with The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

See more than 46,000 creatures.

Best gifts to buy for Christmas 2021

Abu Dhabi Mall has the festive season covered in 2021.

UAE 50: From sand to space

50 years of celebration

Must see Christmas Tree lightings in Abu Dhabi

Light your December in Abu Dhabi.

Immerse yourself in culture at Al Hosn Festival 2021

Takes place from 25 November to 4 December.

Opening date announced for Yas Bay Waterfront

There is going to a month-long party too.

Two new museums announced for Abu Dhabi

They will join Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum.

Free bus launched to Sheikh Zayed Festival

The festival runs until April 2022.

The Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championships is back

Starts 2 December for men and women.

UAE tourists can now travel to India

First commercial flights land this week.

Six amazing things to do this weekend

No staying in allowed.

The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi presents Hekayah/ The Story

A special Golden Jubilee event at the university.

Yas Waterworld is hosting world record attempts

Taking place on 26 and 27 November.

Abu Dhabi Festival announces programme for 2022

More than 1,000 artists to descend on the capital.

UAE schools back to full capacity

Measures come into effect in semester two.