Yalla has rounded up top things to do, new places to dine and health tips for the whole family.
Also, we have a new competition for a chance to win two tickets to Awadagin Pratt – Piano Recital on 5 December at NYUAD Arts Center!
Below are just a few of the best events and activities so check out our Events Diary for a full listing of all of the top family events in the capital throughout the rest of the year.
Abu Dhabi Art
If your family is keen to explore Abu Dhabi’s growing art scene, do not miss Abu Dhabi Art 2019 when it takes over Manarat Al Saadiyat from 21-23 November 2019.
View modern and contemporary art alongside performances, kid’s activities, live music and irresistible food. You can also try your hand at creating your own masterpiece at the Art Studio.
IB Open Evening
The British International School, Abu Dhabi offers the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 and 13 which provides a challenging and comprehensive education that would enable students to understand and manage the complexities of our world and provide them with the skills and attitudes for taking responsible action for the future.
Learn more about the advantages of the programme at the IB Open Evening at the British International School Abu Dhabi on 26 November.
26 November
Hekayah | The Story
Commemorate UAE National Day in the Year of Tolerance with a beautiful evening under the stars. Poets, spoken word artists, musicians, and storytellers celebrate the cultural diversity of the place we call home, the UAE.
Free Entry | Online ticket registration is required
NYUAD Arts Center |The East Plaza | 26 Nov
F1 Weekend at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Get ready to Rev Up as W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island showcases disruptive pool parties on its legendary WET Deck and high energy partnerships with the world’s leading F&B brands to elevate your F1 experience.
Don’t miss the fun!
Speculative Landscapes
daily until 7 December | Saturdays for Families | Free entry with registration
Visit the New Abu Dhabi Children’s Library
Rendezvous in Paris: Picasso, Chagall, Modigliani & Co.
Enjoy Extraordinary performances at NYUAD Arts Center
The Arts Center’s fifth season presents an extraordinary lineup of performances featuring inspiring local and global artists, with over 100 performances comprising of six commissions, three World Premieres, 14 UAE Premieres and Debuts, and more than 90 Off the Stage audience engagement and educational events.
September 2019 – June 2020
Eat & Drink
VaKaVa: Experience the Flair of Latin Dining
Spend unforgettable evenings with a Latin flair and enjoy refined Latin American cuisine only at Vakava Abu Dhabi. Enjoy quality time as a couple or with friends, sip on Latin inspired beverages and take in an atmosphere that is simply caliente.
All ladies are also welcome to satisfy their inner Latina with live music, vibrant flavors and a fiesta like no other on VaKaVa’s Tuesday ladies nights.
Offside Sports Lounge at Saadiyat
Take care of your health...
Avoid Digital Eye Strain
While the benefits of technology on medicine are immeasurable, the toll the tech can take on your eyesight can be great. Dr. Hamed Anwar from Moorfields Eye Hospital offers simple ways to protect your eyes from devices.
WIN! Two tickets to Awadagin Pratt Piano Recital
Prepare to be transported when a pianist beloved by the classical music world and more than a few world leaders makes his UAE debut.
Meet international pianist and composer Awadagin Pratt and stand a chance to win tickets to his piano recital on 5 December 2019 at NYUAD Arts Center.