10 great things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: 7-9 October

Always be proud to be in the land of the 02 phone code…

There’s still a lot of research time before we start shouting about what’s going on in the city. Our fingers are on the pulse, our noses are on the whetstone, our feet are firmly on the door—whether it’s new, cool, upgraded, or solid gold Gram candy. Here’s what we’ve picked out for you this week…

Friday, October 7

Dunk at Del Mar

As part of Abu Dhabi’s festivities to host its first NBA game – Cafe Del Mar is hosting a ballerina-level R&B pool party with headliners including OT Genasis, DJ Brooklyn and DJ Laty. The American-style takeover is only one night in town – your only chance, don’t miss it.

Cafe Del Mar, Yas Bay Waterfront, Friday from 8pm, AED 200 for ladies (full redemption in food and beverage) and AED 250 for men (full redemption in food and beverage). Tel: (050) 402 2283⁠, abu-dhabi.platinumlist.ne

king of wings

What do Dhs1 wings, UFC fighter Muhammad Mokayev and 24/7 opening hours have in common?Admittedly not many, but these different subject areas will be united on October 7 because Wingstop new store grand opening Located on Abu Dhabi Airport Road.This will be Abu Dhabi’s first 24/7 Wingstop outlet – the only light to address post-club 3am chicken cravings, and will be located in the P2210 building on Central Capital Avenue (or for the mystery among you disgust, you can find the location on google maps here). Doors open at 6pm and the first 100 customers can enjoy Dhs1 meals from 7pm. If you’re lucky enough to check in on time and reach the top of the pecking order, you can grace your nest with a six-piece combo for just one dirham.

Building P2210, Airport Road, Abu Dhabi. wing stop.ae

Saturday 8 October

Grand Slam

The Milwaukee Bucks (which also happen to be the 2021 league champions) face the Atlanta Hawks twice in Abu Dhabi this week in an incredibly exciting first game in the NBA. Intense pre-season friendly matches will take place at the Etihad Arena from 6-8 October. This is part of a multi-year partnership between the Department of Culture and Tourism – DCT Abu Dhabi to bring the NBA game to the UAE.Tickets are sold out for Saturday night, but you can still pass nbaevents.nba.com/abu-dhabi website.

Conservative Party

Trap and rap superstar Tory Lanez is heading to White Abu Dhabi, Yas Island’s leading nightlife venue this weekend. The Canadian star will play snares and spit in the capital at a stellar weekend of live music.

Yas Bay. Reservation Email: booking@whiteabudhabi.com, @WhiteAbuDhabicall(050) 639 8934 for package options.

Moonlight Sonata

Yep, Cinema in the Park is back – with a slew of free-to-watch movies every weekend from now until the sweaty season returns (though you’ll pay a Dhs10 entry fee).The Movie Marathon in the Moonlight begins Saturday, October 8, with Illumination’s Sing —This animated musical comedy with a truly outstanding voice sees Koala Buster (Matthew McConaughey) launch an ill-fated talent contest to find undiscovered musical talent and bring it to life. His beloved theater was rescued from almost certain demolition. Taron Egerton as Johny – a gorilla with a golden voice; Reese Witherspoon – Rosita, a pig who trades her stardom dreams for #momlife; Seth McFarlane as Mike – a sketchy mouse character, Exuding massive Sinatra energy; Scarlett Johansson as Ash – Punk Rock Porcupine, Jennifer Hudson as Nana Noodleman.

Mushrif area, entry to the park costs Dhs10 per person, shown on Saturdays at 6.30pm and 8.30pm. Located in Umm Al Emarat Park, ummalemaratpark.ae

Sunday, October 9

believe the hype

Earlier this year, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island announced a new cutting edge music carnival – Hype Festival. The race will take place on Saturday 5th November at the stunning Palm Gardens in west Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, a well-ventilated open-air venue with the UAE’s famous Grand Prix circuit as a backdrop. And headlines including The Mambo Brothers, Claptone and Joris Voorn. HYPE is already building for the capital’s first electronic music festival of this size.If you book your event tickets now, Feng Platinum List And you can still get those discounted early bird tickets for AED 150.

Saturday 5th November, Abu Dhabi West – Yas Island HYPE Festival, from AED 150. Tel: (050) 642 0893. Platinum List Network

dome

Did you know that Bodytree Studio is now offering calming meditation sessions three days a week at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Their “Immersive Vinyasa” classes are just AED 100, just an extension of Cobra’s distance for an immersive cultural walk in one of the best museums in the world (gallery visits are included in the price). The 75-minute yoga class covers a variety of different yoga practices, depending on the day and time of your visit – but weekend schedules include Hatha Yoga (11am Saturday), Sound Therapy with Restorative Stretching (Saturday) 5pm), Ladies Only Hatta (11am (Sunday) and Ladies-only Pranayama and Meditation (Sunday 5pm).

Saadiyat Island Louvre Abu Dhabi, arrive 15 minutes early, Dhs100. Phone: (600) 565566, bodytreestudio.com

get sly

Maison7, the ‘cool house stuff’ e-shop, has some really good deals on wow Dinner-party-ware.exist what happened We appreciate quality kettles, and if you’re looking for some statement table drips, Maison7 has them in stock to host tailor mic drips for your party. Take the Ichendorf Milano Animal Farm Fish Jug price (Dhs229), whose artistic design fascinates us, showing a true obsession with fashion. Or how about Normann Copenhagen Geo Vacuum Jug (Dhs339)? Anyone showing off this futuristic space-age outfit is showing a style that can’t be recreated with crème brûlée.

Buy now maison7.com (Free shipping within UAE)

Pei Biao

A gorgeous waterfront leisure complex, West Bay recently opened a new wave pool and lazy river combination, adding even more fun to an already sizable lineup of recreational facilities. Lazy River is a small selection of things that hardly anyone dislikes (which also includes cheesecake, salary text messages, and music by Bob Marley). Free access to the swimming pool and lazy river with the West Bay Day Pass. On weekdays, adults are only 150 dirhams, but can get 100 dirhams on food. It’s AED 200 on weekends, but you can still get AED 100 as a credit.

West Bay, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Pool and Adventure Park, 10am to 6pm, AED 150 for a day pass (AED 100 for food and beverages). Tel: (02) 692 437, @westbayabudhabi

How to get your mangroves back

Jubail Mangrove Park offers visitors the opportunity to explore one of the most fascinating natural habitats in the region. Situated on a quiet outcrop on Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi, this mangrove park is at one time popular with locals, residents and tourists. It has a winding 2.3km boardwalk close to the city. There are many ways to explore this fascinating ecosystem, including boardwalk meditation classes (Dhs120) ranger-led boardwalks (from Dhs50), kayaking (from Dhs100) and electronic dragon boat tours in the mangroves (from Dhs80).

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