There are so many things to do in this week so don’t miss out.
The weekend is behind us but Abu Dhabi still has amazing things to do in the week too. So what are you waiting for?
Get creative
One of the most talked about competitions in the capital, Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life and Abu Dhabi Mall joined forces to bring you The Art of Recycling competition. There are just days left but you still have time to get creative on a piece of recycled art and submit it this Wednesday 29 June, 4pm to 7pm on Level One of Abu Dhabi Mall, next to P.F. Chang’s. The gallery is open and it’s well worth visiting to view more than 200 pieces of art that the community of Abu Dhabi have submitted.
Go east in Abu Dhabi
The UAE and Japan is celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties and to honour this, there’s an art exhibition taking place at The Galleria Al Maryah Island. Part of the Abu Dhabi Festival, Variation and Autonomy: The Prints of Contemporary Japanese Painters, the name of the exhibition, gathers the work of 10 Japanese artists who experimented with prints and expanded the range of expression in contemporary art in the 1970s.
For more information visit abudhabifestival.ae
Here comes summer!
Staying for the summer holidays in Abu Dhabi just got even better. Al Forsan International Sports Resort rolls out numerous sensational summer offers. If you fancy taking to the saddle this summer, head to Al Forsan Equestrian Centre and Academy and take advantage of their incredible Equestrian Summer Package of Buy 10 classes and Get Two Free. The Centre has no less than 165 air-conditioned stables, an FEI Indoor air-conditioned International Arena. It’s perfect for little ones too.
Giddy-up and get more information here
Summer staycay
They say good things come in threes and it’s certainly true with this triple offer from our friends at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers with the bed, breakfast and brunch summer staycation package. Book this and you’ll get to party with the best at Nahaam, one of the liveliest Saturday brunches in Abu Dhabi. Then you’ll get to experience at a night in a luxe superior guestroom, along with pool and beach access included. But wait for it, there’s even more – avail 20 per cent discounts on Conrad Spa treatments and food and beverage for the getaway of a lifetime.
To book your Abu Dhabi summer staycation at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers call 02 811 5666
Eat green
Our friends over at Café 302 have a rather delicious burger menu that’s different – it’s entirely plant-based! Located in Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, the vegan-friendly and award-winning urban restaurant-café has curated a superb menu of five mouth-watering, piquant dishes. Prepared and crafted by Chef Maren Ibrahim, tuck into The Ultimate; the famous Beyond burger that is accompanied by mushrooms and caramelised onions. Or perhaps you can be tempted by the Sweet Potato & Black Bean burger that is lathered with guacamole and joined by rocket and tomato relish. Yum!
For reservations, call 02 610 6688 or email [email protected]
Plant-based life!
Wednesdays just went veggie – well it’s been like that since 8 June, which is when Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi’s Market Kitchen rolled out its vegetarian Wednesdays’ offering where plant meets market. The sharing menu consists of such delights such as Kimchi Fritters (coriander and apple mayo) and Miso Aubergine (pickled radish, miso sauce, spiced pecan nuts and of course for the sweetest part, Five Spiced Pear & Pumpkin Fritters (caramelised pumpkin seeds, candied orange, coconut sorbet), among other delights.
Market Kitchen, every Wednesday 7pm-10pm. To book your spot, call 800 101101
The sea is calling
Head to Abu Dhabi’s latest beach, Kai beach, on Saadiyat Island. Close to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, the beach invites sun worshipers to relax on sun loungers within one of Abu Dhabi’s most stunning settings. Open from 7am to sunset access to Kai Beach is AED 75 for adults and AED 35 for kids between six to 12-years-old during the week. And the MLT food truck serving breakfast, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, mac ‘n’ cheese and so much more ensures you won’t go hungry. This is the kind of beach life everybody dreams about!
Splash
It’s scorching outside and there’s only one place to be to cool down – in the pool. Abu Dhabi has some amazingly stunning pools across the city and beyond on some of our gorgeous islands. And with many pool day offers to beat the heat, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t grab the kids (and the sun cream) and head there today, to kickback, tuck into tasty bites and make that all-important splash! From infinity pools, to beach pools, and so much more, there’s something for everyone.
Film buffs
With nine films being broadcast on the silver screen, this is certainly one for the cinephiles out there. The Korean Film Festival, running from 29 June till 3 July, and in its sixth edition, will be screening over five days at Yas Mall where the Korean Embassy and the Korean Cultural Center have joined forces to bring you films such as Escape from Mogadishu, a Korean action film, directed by Ryoo Seung-wan and starring Kim Yoon-seok, Heo Joon-ho and Kim So-jin and Miracle: Letters to the President, The House of Us and Sinkhole.
Entry to the Korean Film Festival is priced at AED 21 and pre-booking is available online at Korean Film Festival 2022
