Top Things To Do in Abu Dhabi

Yalla has rounded up top things to do, new places to dine and health tips for the whole family.

What’s more? We’re giving away a family playdate for four at KidZania Abu Dhabi, so don’t miss to join our competition.

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.

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Top Things To Do In Abu Dhabi

Westin Abu Dhabi Kilomarathon 2019

Run for a cause at the 7th Annual Kilomarathon on 1st November hosted by the The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa. The run will be held at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club and will include special Halloween Kids Run with great prizes to be won!

Top Things To Do In Abu Dhabi

Spooktacular Halloween at Legoland Dubai

Are you ready for halloween? Don’t miss to join the spooktacular Halloween activities throughout this weekend at LEGOLAND Dubai! Party with the whole monster family at the MONSTER DISCO!
ongoing until 2 November

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Operation Smile Uae

Operation Smile UAE U-Lead Conference

Operation Smile UAE welcomes students age 14 – 18 who wish to be involved in raising cleft lip and palate awareness. The conference will also include inspiring speakers and leadership building activities.

Register at [email protected]

1-2 November | Marriott Downtown Hotel

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BSAK Sixth Form Open Evening

Join the British School Al Khubairat  for an informal opportunity to meet the Sixth Form staff and students, ask questions and discuss options for entry into Year 12 in September 2020.

Speculative Landscapes

Speculative Landscapes

Allow art to help you talk to your children about tough topics in a playful and fun new way! The Speculative Landscapes exhibition at the NYUAD Art Gallery provides a unique medium for parents to engage their children in numerous topics that weigh heavy on many of our minds, such as the natural environment, the role that social media plays in our lives, and what’s real vs. what’s artificial.

daily until 7 December  | Saturdays for Families | Free entry with registration

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Top Things To Do In Abu Dhabi

Visit the New Abu Dhabi Children’s Library

 
Located in historic Qasr Al Hosn, the library offers three stories of over 35,000 amazing titles in many languages, including Arabic, English, and French with some in titles in Hindi, Spanish, Mandarin, and German. This entire city block brims with history, art, and—dare we say—a lot of fun! We suggest families check this spot out soon to enjoy the wealth of culture that the capital offers.

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Rendezvous in Paris: Picasso, Chagall, Modigliani & Co.

Journey back in time to the Parisian art scene of early 20th century to explore works produced by expat artists living in the French capital at this time. Their collective artworks explore feelings of place, time, loneliness, otherness, and nostalgia for their homes. Sound familiar? If so, this exhibition is worth checking out.
18 September – 7 December | Louvre Abu Dhabi

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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

Check out their exciting performances now!

Dine with the family...

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Italian Sharing Menu

If feeling at home is a hallmark of Italian cuisine, BiCE at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers does deliver with its new sharing menu, which invites diners to stay longer and linger over delightful Italian favourites. #YallaEats recommends BiCE’s new sharing menu for the whole family!

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Modern Levantine Fare

If you are keen to sample the flavours of the Levant by the sea, head straight to the Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Resort and allow TEAN to take you on a flavourful journey. TEAN overlooks the sea and has a positively inviting terrace once the weather cools down, though the restaurant also offers airy and comfortable indoor seating.

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Take care of your health...

Top Things To Do In Abu Dhabi

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! A family day for four at KidZania...

Top Things To Do In Abu Dhabi

Hey parents! There’s a new place in town for your kids to play “Let’s Pretend!” It’s called KidZania. It’s in Yas Mall, and you just might discover that your child wants to become a citizen of this child-friendly land after just one visit.

Rather than offering thrill rides, like a Disney park, or video-game arcades, like Sparky’s, KidZania gives children ages two through sixteen the chance to enact the roles of grownups in a lavishly realized, scaled-down world that’s kid-sized.

Join our competition for a chance to win a family playdate at KidZania!

Yalla Editors