6 cool things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: October 17-20

There are four days left before the long weekend…

This is a short working week, and if you are excited about the upcoming long weekend, there are a few things you can do in Abu Dhabi that will help pass the time to get there faster.

Check out the list below, where we jot down some great ideas, including checking out new art exhibitions, trying afternoon tea, checking out theater performances, and more.

Six cool things to do in Abu Dhabi this week

Sunday, October 17

Watch the art exhibition at Warehouse421

Above: Sarah Blasin, “Untitled”, 2021.

The exhibition is titled When we stare at her Attempt to expand the concept of women, which is often constrained by social, cultural, and survival insecurity factors. This exhibition is curated by Banat Collective, which treats “woman” as a kind of thought and a body, a body that is “plastic, imaginable and usable, plastic, imaginable and usable”. The description of the exhibition goes on to say that women are “the carriers of the social norms that objectify the body, the family honor code, the gender obligations that dominate public and private spaces, and the bearers of immigration, displacement, substitution, and labor.”learn more here.

Warehouse 421, Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi. Warehouse 421.ae

Monday, October 18

Dine at the newly opened Instagrammable restaurant Forever Rose Cafe in Yas Mall

If you like the experience of Forever Rose Cafe in The Galleria Al Maryah Island, then you will be happy to know that there is one New branch of Yas Mall. In this cafe, the theme is based on London park life, and the hanging umbrellas use 2D-style interiors. On the menu, you will find their signature craft coffee, elegant pastries and artistic cakes, breakfast snacks, grand afternoon tea, sandwiches, pizzas and various other delicious snacks.

Tuesday, October 19

Take a (terrible) history class at Erth’s newly opened Theatre

Ever wanted to meet some historical figures you have read or heard of?No, we are not talking about going Madame Tussauds Dubai But witnessed the special production of terrible history. This performance brought the terrible history of Britain (including all the annoying parts left in the theater) from Boudicca to Magna Carta, Henry VIII and others to the theater. This is pure entertainment for the whole family.Can buy tickets here.

Erth Theatre, Erth Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Road, Abu Dhabi. October 19 (from 1 pm) and 20 (from 4 pm). Prices start from AED 108. Phone: (0)2 441 5900. @theatrebyerth

Plan to spend a ladies night in VaKaVa

On Tuesday, a ladies night was held at VaKaVa, the award-winning Latin restaurant in Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. Book the Buena Onda Ladies’ Night every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 11pm. Ladies can get three drinks and a Latin bar snack for only AED99.

Wednesday, October 20

Stretching under the full moon on the beach

October 20th is a beautiful full moon, and the team of Inner Seed is holding a full moon ritual yoga class. It is said that the full moon will pour out a huge amount of energy, so if you want to pass, you must keep a calm mind to get all its positive effects. This ladies-only course will include heart-opening postures, meditation, breathing and cleansing exercises, and full moon foot baths. The meeting is open to ladies only, from 6.30 pm to 8 pm.register here 160 dirhams. Please note that an Al Hosn Green Pass or a valid 48-hour PCR result is required.

Saadiyat Beach Club, Saadiyat Rotana Hotel, Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. October 20, 6 pm to 8 pm. 160 dirhams. Intraseed Network

Addicted Whimsical Afternoon tea experience

Stratos, located at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, has repurchased its pouring tea with a new theme. The wizard afternoon tea offers whimsical tea bubbles and a variety of creative savory and desserts. There are limes and tiramisu with coffee ganache, scones, puffs, Choix bread with Stratos signature ingredients, Josper roast chicken and more. For only 99 dirhams, you can get a variety of teas or upgrade packages and pay 125 dirhams for upgrade drinks.

Stratos, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi. Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 2pm to 4pm. Phone: (02) 674 2020, Marriott

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