7 brilliant things to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi

Bollywood bonanza, vegan burgers, royal celebrations and more.

It’s that time again; the weekend has arrived and Abu Dhabi is ready to rock your social schedule.

Whether you are a gastronome, culture vulture, a Bollywood fanatic or a loyal follower of Queen Elizabeth II Abu Dhabi and the UAE has some amazing events to enjoy.

But to help you organise your hectic diary, Team Yalla has selected seven of the best.

Here are seven brilliant things to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi.

 

ON YOUR BIKE 

 

World Bicycle Day Abu Dhabi

 

Squeeze into your lycra, put on your helmet and hop onto your bike for the Abu Dhabi Cycling Club group ride on Al Hudayriyat Island for World Bicycle Day. For more information visit Abu Dhabi Cycling Club

 

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

 

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Qe2

 

Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee and Theatre by QE2 is the place to be, as it hosts a stunning array of events including a dinner and variety show. For more information visit Platinum List

 

BAG A BARGAIN BOOK

 

Big Book Sale At Al Wahda

 

Al Wahda Mall will be putting a smile on your face this weekend as it hosts Operation Smile UAE’s Big Book Sale where you and the family can peruse and buy more than 10,000 books. For more information visit Operation Smile UAE

 

FINAL CHANCE

 

Versailles And The World Opens At Louvre Abu Dhabi

 

This weekend in Abu Dhabi is your last opportunity to learn about how Versailles become a global hub for receiving foreign dignitaries at Louvre Abu Dhabi at the Versailles and the World exhibit. For more information visit Louvre Abu Dhabi

 

GO GREEN

 

Café 302 Vegan Burger Menu Al Maha Arjaan Rotana

 

It’s time to go meat-free this weekend in Abu Dhabi and head to Café 302 for their fabulous new vegan burger menu. Expect five sumptuous burgers and tempting sliders to savour. For more information call 02 610 6688

 

ALL ROSY ON THE BEACH

 

Cove Beach Abu Dhabi

 

Ladies can see this Sunday through rose tinted glasses at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi where there is five hours of unlimited drinks and a chef’s special food platter to enjoy. For more information visit Cove Beach Abu Dhabi

 

GO BOLLYWOOD

 

The International Indian Film Academy 2022 In Yas Island

 

The superstars of Indian Cinema are in town for one of the most glamourous nights of the year as the International Indian Film Academy Awards take over Yas Island and at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, you can expect five unforgettable experiences to enjoy. For more information call 02 656 0000

 

 

Image source Louvre Abu Dhabi Website and Canva

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.