What's On (Abu Dhabi)

NEW YEAR. NEW ENERGY.

We mean it when we say it – this year is going to be a HUGE one

SHOPPING LIST, SORTED

A gift guide that sparks joy – because your loved ones deserve it

WHERE TO FUEL UP ON FUN

Where to eat, drink and party like a champion during race week

FISH MARKET

Hooked on the capital’s busy fish market

A WALK THROUGH ABU DHABI’S PAST

YOUR GUIDE TO STAYING COOL THIS SUMMER

LOOK NO FURTHER FOR YOUR SWEET SUMMER ESCAPE

For many in the UAE, summer is a time of transit. Residents look to escape the extreme heat, take advantage of the slowing pace, and lock in some downtime. But for those in Abu Dhabi with no plans to witness the inside of an airport this season, fret...

NO HOLIDAY PLANS? NO PROBLEM

Skip the airport chaos, ditch the jet lag, and stay local while globetrotting vicariously. We’ve mapped out a world tour without leaving the UAE – with stops in Peru, Greece, South Africa and beyond. From steakhouse speakeasies to Polynesian pool days,...

SUPER STAYCATIONS

New hotels, legendary spots, and spectacular deals across the UAE

ALSO INSIDE:

COMIC CON, TREVOR NOAH, EASTER DEALS, TEAMLAB & MORE

Take a quick glimpse of the first What’s On Wine Night of 2025

What a (wine) night... On Friday, February 21, What’s On along with Gray Mackenzie & Partners (GMP) celebrated the first What’s On Wine Night of 2025 in grand fashion, on the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers’ gorgeous Nahaam Terrace. Over 100 guests...

Dine at Taparelle’s garden on Manarat Al Saadiyat

When you want a break from the bustle of the city and think of what the best places to relax and dine in Abu Dhabi are, there are a few places that come to mind: The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Yas Marina, Yas Bay, Mamsha Al Saadiyat or Al Qana. But how...

RECORD-BUSTING SHOWS, CLASSY EATS, AND CULTURAL TREATS

FORMULA ONE ACTION RACES INTO ABU DHABI

It’s the final – and arguably biggest – race on the F1 calendar. Here’s everything you need to know about the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024... Thanks to a little injection of Netflix screen time, F1 popularity has increased exponentially, meaning that...

FOOD FESTIVALS IN ABU DHABI

Foodies in the capital will have plenty to get excited about this month, with the world-class Michelin Guide Food Festival and also Taste of Abu Dhabi returning to the capital once again to treat you to some of the finest culinary offerings the UAE...

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL

Get set to be razzledazzled at the Etihad Arena this month

PLUS: BRILLIANT LADIES' NIGHTS, MEET THE UAE OLYMPIC TEAM, AND MORE

GROUP ACTIVITIES IN THE CAPITAL

So the crew can keep their calendars full throughout the summer