Must try restaurants, exciting races, great days out and more in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi are you ready for the new weekend?
Yes, Friday 7 January 2022 is a historic day in the UAE calendar as it marks the transition to the new weekend for many of the country’s workers.
But just because it is a new day doesn’t mean the capital isn’t prepared.
Abu Dhabi is packed full of top-notch stuff to see and do and Team Yalla has selected some of the best to enjoy for the UAE’s new weekend.
Have a paddle
Looking to brighten up your weekend’s entertainment? Head down to Jubail Mangrove Park and enjoy a night of glow in the dark kayaking where you can admire one of the city’s most beautiful areas in the glow light. For more information call Mangroves Watersports on 050 440 7008.
Reach for the sky
For those not wishing to spend the weekend on their comfy sofas, make your way to the Corniche and go on an adventure at West Bay Abu Dhabi’s new adventure park which has just opened. Bouldering, zip lining, wave pools and lazy rivers are what awaits. For more information, visit West Bay Abu Dhabi
Brunch it up
New day but the same brilliant brunch at Nahaam in the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. Treat yourself to a mixture of western, Indian and Asian delights at arguably, the most lively brunch in Abu Dhabi. And we can say on good authority it has the best Yorkshire puddings in the UAE. For more information, visit Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Go off the beaten track
Think yourself a gastronome? Then for the new UAE weekend why not step outside your regular culinary haunts and try one of our hidden gem restaurants? We guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Find out your next gastronomic experience here.
Spot of fishing?
Reel in the new UAE weekend with a pleasant day of fishing at the Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championship. The second leg of the season, will see men and women casting their hooks and rods in Al Mughirah to see if they can catch themselves a big prize. You can register online at Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championship
Discover the UAE
One of the world’s greatest cultural festivities continues in Al Wathba. With a free bus from Abu Dhabi city, you can learn and enjoy the culture, traditions and heritage of the UAE at the Sheikh Zayed Festival. For more information, visit the Sheikh Zayed Festival
Conquer the desert
Want to challenge yourself this new UAE weekend? Put on your helmet and hop on your bike and take on The ENEC Liwa Urban Cycling Challenge this Saturday in the Liwa desert. Can you master the 95km? For more information, visit Gulf Multi Sports
Jog on
Pull on your trainers and challenge yourself to the ADSC Run 2022 at Yas Links Abu Dhabi this new UAE weekend. Runners will have the choice to pound the paths of the beautiful Yas Island golf course over 3km, 5km and 10km distances. For more information, visit Premier Online
Live fast
Are you ready for some racing? Rev your engine to the intense track action this new UAE weekend as the Gulf 12 Hours returns to Yas Marina Circuit. Fifteen cars and 10 teams will go head-to-head to see who reaches the chequered flag first. Book tickets at Yas Marina Circuit
And that is your new UAE weekend sorted.
