Basketball, UFC, brunches and more.
Thursday evening is on the horizon and it’s time to start thinking about our plans for the weekend in Abu Dhabi
There is lots of stuff to get up to in the capital and fortunately for you, Team Yalla has done all the hard work so you don’t have to waste precious time doing any research.
Abu Dhabi, here is your weekend sorted.
MAIN EVENT
FIBA 3×3 World Tour Abu Dhabi Masters
Some of the world’s best basketball players will be in Abu Dhabi as they strive to become champions of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Abu Dhabi Masters. Featuring Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalists, fans will get to see some top tricks, powerful slam dunks and audacious skills on the court at Kaser Al Amwaj. And when Friday and Saturday’s action is concluded, head over to Yas Island on Sunday to catch the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters strutting their stuff at the Etihad Arena. For more information, visit Abu Dhabi Sports Council
SPORT
UFC 267
Are you up for a scrap this weekend? UFC 267 rolls into Abu Dhabi where fight fans will be treated to a world title fight as Jan Blachowicz faces off against Glover Teixeira for the right to call themselves the best Light Heavyweight on the planet. And once the final bell sounds, head over to the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island where the hotel’s team will continue to throw punches on the WET Deck with some tasty nibbles and chilled beats from the DJ. For more information, visit Etihad Arena
FBMA Ladies Run
Ladies it’s train to throw on your trainers and get those legs moving as The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Acadmey (FBMA) is hitting Hudayriyat Mar Vista this Saturday (30 October). A part of the Abu Dhabi Ladies Sports Tournament, ladies can challenge themselves over 3km, 5km or 10km. For more information, visit Gulf Multi Sport
GETTING CULTURAL
Khaleejiness exhibit at Manarat Al Saadiyat
Discover a new meaning to the word Khaleejiness at Manarat Al Saadiyat this weekend. The exhibition tells the story of what it means to be Khaleeji through the experiences of a new generation via the medium of photographs, installations and videos. For more details, visit Manarat Al Saadiyat
Art Metaphor
The Youth Hub will be showcasing a special exhibition that brings together the work of two women, two cultures and two countries in a project that is a demonstration of the empowerment of the female artist. Art Metaphor which will also be exhibited at Expo 2020 Dubai, offers visitors a chance to explore the commonalities of Malta and the UAE. For more information, visit the Youth Hub
CHILD’S PLAY
Cinema in the Park
Who doesn’t love going to the flicks in Abu Dhabi? And this Friday you can enjoy a movie and some popcorn at Cinema in the Park in Umm Al Emarat Park as the big outdoor screen in the Children’s Garden lights up the night sky. And should the kids, lose interest in the big screen, they can express their creative side at the origami station. For more information, visit Umm Al Emarat Park.
Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi
It’s Halloween this weekend and one of the most scare-tastic places you can take the whole family to in the capital is Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi. But you better have your wits about you if you are planning to walk the dark streets of Gotham City with The Scarecrow and The Penguin lurking in the shadows or have your detective hat on as you help Scooby Doo find his trickity Treats. For more information, visit Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi
GOURMET GETAWAYS
Brunch at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi
Fridays is all about brunch in Abu Dhabi and one of the fanciest you will experience is at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi. Latin lounge beats, stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and a food card that includes veggie ceviche, tuna midori ceviche, salmon truffle tataki, beef robatayaki and black pepper chicken make this one Friday dining experience in Abu Dhabi that you won’t forget. For more information, visit The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
The Friday Fairmont Brunch
If you are unsure what kind of cuisine you are in the mood for this Friday, then we suggest a trip to the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr should be high on agenda. Serving up more than 200 delicacies across three restaurants; Marco-Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, New York-Italian Marco’s and CuiScene; no bruncher will go home with a rumbling tum from this mega feast. For more information, visit Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
IZU Burger pop-up
Sometimes nothing can beat a good, auld fashioned burger and on Yas Island this weekend, IZU Burger will be dishing out “dirty, clean burgers” for fight fans and visitors from its food truck pop-up. But you better be quick as it is only around for until Saturday evening. For more information, visit IZU Burger
DAY OUT
Jubail Mangrove Park open day
Are looking to get some fresh air into the lungs in Abu Dhabi? Jubail Mangrove Park is hosting an open day this Friday (29 October) where visitors can enjoy numerous activities including guided tours, kayaking and even yoga at the nature park. For more information, visit Jubail Mangrove Park
And that is your long weekend in Abu Dhabi.
